Not all property appraisers start out in the appraisal field right out of college. Many of today’s appraisers had a previous career, but then decided to make a career switch. We recently asked our appraisal community, “What career did you have BEFORE you got…
What’s it like getting started in the appraisal business? We sat down with young appraiser, Lindsay Onuffer, to find out. Lindsay is a 22-year-old appraiser trainee in Pennsylvania. Below, she shares why and how she began her appraisal career, what her job is like,…
At what age will you be able to retire? Could you retire right now? Should you? How can you know? If you are an independent appraiser, these can be particularly hard questions to answer, since you may be mostly or entirely responsible for setting…
If you are considering a career in the appraisal field, you may be curious about how long it takes to get licensed and start earning an income as a real estate appraiser. The exact answer will vary due to a number of factors, including…
There are many reasons to choose a career in real estate appraisal. We recently surveyed members of our appraisal community to find out about how they got into the business. Many appraisers also shared why they chose their career path. Below, real-life appraisers share…
If you’re a licensed trainee entering the appraisal business, finding a supervisor can be a challenge. Many real estate appraisers don’t have the time to mentor a beginner. Sometimes they fear that the newcomer, once fully trained, will become a competitor. However, this is…
Curious about how to get into real estate appraisal? While many appraisers got their start through a family business, there are many different ways to break into the appraisal profession. We recently asked our appraisal community, “How did you get into the appraisal business?”…
New appraisers, and those who are thinking of getting into the business, can find encouragement in the stories and advice shared by older, more experienced real estate appraisers. Are you just starting out in the appraisal profession? Here are some encouraging words of advice…
As of December 31, 2017, only 36% of the 97,000 state-credentialed appraisers in the United States are certified general appraisers, also known as commercial appraisers. As a certified general appraiser, you will enjoy more stable fees, a higher income, and more choices in the…
There are many opportunities for new real estate appraisers entering the profession today. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job growth for appraisers between 2016–2026 will be 14%, which is faster than average for all occupations. Top reasons why people choose an appraisal…
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