Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
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Expected pay range
Expected pay range
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Monthly cost of living
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About appraisers and assessors of real estate
What they do
Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
Other titles
Appraiser, Assessor, Certified Real Estate Appraiser, Commercial Appraiser, County Assessor, Field Appraiser, Real Estate Appraiser, Real Property Appraiser, Tax Assessor, Valuation Consultant
Skills they need
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
Licenses and Certifications they may hold
How to decide which one is right? That depends on an individual’s career path, specialty, and resources.
CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
- License Type
- Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
- Status
- Active
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required to maintain license
- Criminal record
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
- License Type
- Preliminary/temporary license
- Status
- Active
- Exam
- No exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required to maintain license
- Criminal record
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
LICENSED RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
- License Type
- Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
- Status
- Active
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required to maintain license
- Criminal record
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
TAX PROFESSIONAL/APPRAISER/ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- License Type
- Stand-alone license
- Status
- Active
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required to maintain license
- Criminal record
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
CERTIFIED GENERAL APPRAISER
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
- License Type
- Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
- Status
- Active
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required to maintain license
- Criminal record
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
Certifications
Certifications may be available for this career and can help build knowledge and skills in specific job roles. Explore available certifications (external link opens new tab)
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- American Society of Appraisers (external link opens new tab)
- American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (external link opens new tab)
- American Society of Home Inspectors (external link opens new tab)
- Appraisal Institute (external link opens new tab)
- Appraisal Subcommittee (external link opens new tab)
- CCIM Institute (external link opens new tab)
- International Association of Assessing Officers (external link opens new tab)
- International Right of Way Association (external link opens new tab)
- National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (external link opens new tab)
- National Association of Realtors (external link opens new tab)