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Real Estate Appraisers and Assessors
(SOC Code : 13-2021)
in California

Appraise real property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Employers are usually looking for candidates with Post secondary vocational training .

Occupational Wages[Top]
Wages for this occupation in California are not available.

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")[Top]
 AreaEstimated Year-Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeTotal Job Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
California 2018 - 20285,3005,6003005.74,360

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Possible Licenses Required and Issuing Authority[Top]
License Title
License Authority
Property Taxes Appraiser CertificationState Board of Equalization
Property Tax Department
County-Assessed Properties Division
http://www.boe.ca.gov
Real Estate Appraisal LicenseDepartment of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers
Licensing
http://www.brea.ca.gov

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)[Top]
Industry Title
Number of Employers in State of California
Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California
Activities Related to Real Estate 5,52527.1%
Depository Credit Intermediation8,0804.5%
Nondepository Credit Intermediat13,3012.8%

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Training Programs (click on title for more information)[Top]
Program Title
Real Estate

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)
Determine taxability and value of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis.
Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.
Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.
Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.
Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.
Write and submit appraisal and tax reports for public record.
Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality.
Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.
Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary.

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Top Skills used in this Job
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)
Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.
Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)
Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

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