(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Appraisers, Real Estate
Job Description
Appraise real property to determine its value for purchase, sales, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards. |
100
|
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential. |
100
|
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments. |
100
|
Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements. |
100
|
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports. |
100
|
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information. |
99
|
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values. |
99
|
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records. |
99
|
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised. |
99
|
Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators. |
99
|
Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values. |
98
|
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values. |
97
|
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties. |
85
|
Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings. |
79
|
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
69
|
Processing Information
|
68
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
67
|
Getting Information
|
67
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
65
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
65
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
64
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
62
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
62
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
61
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
57
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
55
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
52
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
51
|
Interacting With Computers
|
50
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
49
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
48
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
48
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
46
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
45
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
44
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
44
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
42
|
Thinking Creatively
|
41
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
36
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
35
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
34
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
34
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
31
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
31
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
31
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
25
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
23
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
22
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
21
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
19
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
17
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
14
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
12
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|