Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

Significant Points

• Appraisers and assessors must meet licensing and/or certification requirements which vary by State, but generally include specific training requirements, a period of work as a trainee, and passing one or more examinations.
• Although no specific degree is required to enter the occupation, most have at least a bachelor's degree.
• Nearly 4 out of 10 are self-employed; salaried assessors worked primarily in local government, while salaried appraisers worked mainly for real estate firms.
• Employment is expected to grow faster than average.

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