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Opportunities in the Appraisal Industry

It’s a good time to become a real estate appraiser! For a variety of reasons. Trained and certified appraisers are in higher demand than ever before. According to the Appraisal Institute. The number of licensed professional appraisers in the U.S. has declined each year for at least the past five years. Many professionals currently in the business are nearing retirement age. Which signals an even greater need for new blood. In turn, means more opportunities in the appraisal industry. Additionally, some real estate appraisers have left the “field” for in-house appraisal positions in banks and appraisal management companies. Some have stopped [...]

Consider Becoming a Real Estate Appraiser

John Manfred2024-01-10T15:52:31-05:00August 19th, 2020|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant|Tags: Appraiser Continuing Education|

Ever consider becoming a real estate appraiser or wonder where to start? What is a Real Estate appraiser assistant and where could it lead? Firstly, the appraiser assistant usually works with a supervisory appraiser or a team of appraisers. These assistants generally work in an office setting. Some travel may be possible depending on the employer and position. Moreover, typical employers for real estate appraiser assistants include real estate appraisal companies, realtors and banks. While many appraisers enjoy the benefits of an independent contractor. For example, positions with but not limited to, firms such as appraisal companies, financial institutions, private [...]