Figures out what a property is worth for buyers, banks, and new construction loans.
You walk through a new house measuring rooms and checking quality, then compare it to recent sales and write the valuation report the bank needs.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. State license with required coursework and supervised hours; a bachelor's is required for certified residential and general licenses.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Real Estate, Finance, Economics.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Appraisers and assessors.
High risk for 10 years. Automated valuation models and appraisal waivers already replace many appraisals; complex properties and inspections keep some work.
Classes: AP Statistics, Personal finance, Geometry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2023.
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