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SOC: 13-2021 |
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate |
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Appraise real property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
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Education: |
Starting in 2008 all appraisers and assessors who need a license will be required to have a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in credit hours. The specific training courses necessary, however, are not commonly available as part of most bachelor's programs and must be taken separately, usually at community colleges or through appraisal- or assessor-related organizations. Prospective appraisers and assessors should check with their State to determine the specific requirements since the requirements to become a fully qualified appraiser or assessor are complex and vary by State.
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Conditions: |
Appraisers and assessors spend much of their time researching and writing reports. With Internet, time spent in the office has decreased as research can now be done on-site or at home. Courthouse records can be found online. This allows self-employed appraisers who make their own office hours to spend much more time on-site doing research and less time in their office. Residential appraisers tend to spend less time on office work than commercial appraisers, who could spend up to several weeks at one site analyzing documents and writing reports. Appraisers who work for private institutions generally spend most of their time inside the office, making on-site visits when necessary. Self-employed appraisers tend to work more than a standard 40 hour work week, in addition to working evenings and weekends writing reports. On-site visits usually occur during daylight hours, and according to the client's schedule. Assessors and privately employed appraisers usually work a standard 40-hour work week. Approximately 10 percent of appraisers and assessors worked part time.
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Outlook: |
Employment for appraisers of real estate is expected to grow slightly faster than the average through 2016. Openings will appear due to growth, but many openings will also arise from the need to replace those who leave the occupation or leave the area. However, employment will be held down some by the increase use of technology making for faster valuations and appraisals.
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License: |
Applicants must complete the proper application, return the completed typed application with transcripts, return the request for education credit form, and provide the non-refundable application fee to the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board. Please refer to the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board for further information.
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