Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
What they do
Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.
Expected pay range
Expected pay range
This represents the median earnings for this career in the selected county or state. In the range shown, 25% of workers earned less than the bottom salary and 25% earned more than the top salary. Data is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
About appraisers of personal and business property
Tasks they perform
- 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.
Licenses and Certifications
How to decide which one is right? That depends on an individual’s career path, specialty, and resources.
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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In demand
In demand careers have high-growth, high-demand, and emerging jobs critical to Texas. They are based on economic indicators like in demand industries, labor market trends, and economic conditions, provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Additional career information and resources
Learn more about appraisers of personal and business property with these helpful sites.
- American Society of Appraisers (external link opens new tab)
- Appraisal Institute (external link opens new tab)
- International Association of Assessing Officers (external link opens new tab)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Property appraisers and assessors (external link opens new tab)
- The Appraisal Foundation (external link opens new tab)