Business & Finance
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
Also called: Accredited Appraiser, Aircraft Appraiser, Appraiser, Art Appraiser
US median pay
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not published
Job growth 2025–35
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Openings a year (US)
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Typical entry education
Bachelor's degree
Preparation 4/5 · Considerable preparation
What this job is
Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.
What they do day to day
- Write descriptions of the property being appraised.
- 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.
- Calculate the value of property based on comparisons to recent sales, estimated cost to reproduce, and anticipated property income streams.
- Locate and record data on sales of comparable property using specialized software, internet searches, or personal records.
- Write and submit appraisal reports for property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment.
- Inspect personal or business property.
- Create and maintain a database of completed appraisals.
- Take photographs of property.
- Verify that property matches legal descriptions or certifications.
Skills and knowledge that matter most
Skills
- Time Management3.0/5
- Judgment and Decision Making3.0/5
- Complex Problem Solving3.0/5
- Social Perceptiveness2.9/5
- Service Orientation2.9/5
- Persuasion2.9/5
- Negotiation2.9/5
- Coordination2.8/5
Knowledge
- English Language4.1/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.7/5
- Mathematics3.4/5
- Administrative3.2/5
- Administration and Management3.1/5
- Computers and Electronics3.1/5
Importance rated by people working in the job (1 = not important, 5 = extremely important).
Education and preparation
Preparation level 4 of 5 — Considerable preparation. Usually a bachelor's degree and several years of related experience.
Highest education of people in this job:
- Bachelor's degree39%
- Associate's degree17%
- Some college17%
Who this job suits
Mostly Conventional
Organising data, details and procedures
Enterprising
Leading, persuading and starting things
Realistic
Hands-on work with tools, machines, plants or animals
Based on the Holland (RIASEC) interest profile for this occupation.