Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

Also called: Appraiser, Appraiser Analyst, Certified Commercial Appraiser, Commercial Appraiser, Commercial Property Appraiser

Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

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Appraisers of personal and business property appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

 

 

  • Calculate the value of property based on comparisons to recent sales, estimated cost to reproduce, and anticipated property income streams.
  • Create and maintain a database of completed appraisals.
  • Determine the appropriate type of valuation to make, such as fair market, replacement, or liquidation, based on the needs of the property owner.
  • Document physical characteristics of property such as measurements, quality, and design.
  • Forecast the value of property.
  • Inspect personal or business property.
  • Locate and record data on sales of comparable property using specialized software, internet searches, or personal records.
  • Recommend loan amounts based on the value of property being used as collateral.
  • Take photographs of property.
  • Testify in court as to the value of a piece of tangible property.
  • Update appraisals when property has been improved, damaged, or has otherwise changed.
  • Verify that property matches legal descriptions or certifications.
  • Write and submit appraisal reports for property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment.
  • Write descriptions of the property being appraised.
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Detailed Work Activities
  • Appraise property values.
  • Compile data or documentation.
  • Create databases to store electronic data.
  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.
  • Determine operational procedures.
  • Write reports or evaluations.
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