Occupations · Business and Financial Operations

Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 13-2022.00

What people in this job actually do

Ordered by how important the work is rated.

Write descriptions of the property being appraised.
Determine the appropriate type of valuation to make, such as fair market, replacement, or liquidation, based on the needs of the property owner.
Document physical characteristics of property such as measurements, quality, and design.
Calculate the value of property based on comparisons to recent sales, estimated cost to reproduce, and anticipated property income streams.
Locate and record data on sales of comparable property using specialized software, internet searches, or personal records.
Write and submit appraisal reports for property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment.
Inspect personal or business property.
Create and maintain a database of completed appraisals.
Take photographs of property.
Verify that property matches legal descriptions or certifications.
Update appraisals when property has been improved, damaged, or has otherwise changed.
Recommend loan amounts based on the value of property being used as collateral.

O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale

Skills that matter most

Importance, rated 1 to 5.

Reading Comprehension3.9

Critical Thinking3.6

Writing3.5

Active Listening3.4

Speaking3.4

Active Learning3.1

Monitoring2.9

Mathematics2.9

Learning Strategies2.5

Science1.4

O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale

Software and tools

A dot marks what O*NET flags as in demand.

Microsoft Access●Microsoft Excel●Microsoft Office software●Microsoft Outlook●Microsoft PowerPoint●Microsoft Windows●Microsoft Word●Yardi software●Ascend Property AssessmentBruno Realty eNeighboorhoodsCPR Visual EstimatorComputer assisted mass appraisal CAMA softwareCost estimating softwareHP 49G+ Appraiser Fee CalculatorMass appraisal records system MARSWeb browser softwareWilson's Computer Applications RealEasy AppraisalsWinEstimator WinEstWinGap

O*NET 30.3 software skills · hot-technology flag

What this work is actually like

Conditions rated against the average across all occupations — only what makes this job different is listed.

4 / 5Considerable preparation — a four-year degree plus several years in the field.

O*NET 30.3 Job Zones

Working conditions that stand out

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team−1.2 below average

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable−1.0 below average

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets−0.9 below average

Health and Safety of Other Workers−0.8 below average

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions−0.8 below average

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings−0.8 below average

E-Mail+0.8 above average

O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2025-08

How people actually get in

Share of workers by the education they hold.

Bachelor's Degree39%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)17%

Some College Courses17%

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.9%

O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2025-08

What kind of person the work suits

Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Conventional6.0

Enterprising4.7

Realistic3.6

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

What you take with you

Skills rated for how well they transfer into other occupations.

Time Management3.0

Judgment and Decision Making3.0

Complex Problem Solving3.0

Negotiation2.9

Service Orientation2.9

Social Perceptiveness2.9

Persuasion2.9

Coordination2.8

O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale

Knowledge the work draws on

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementComputers and Electronics

Abilities it leans on

Oral ComprehensionNear VisionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

O*NET 30.3 abilities and knowledge, importance scale

How this job is advertised

The same work is posted under many titles — this is what to search for.

AppraiserGemologistArt AppraiserReview AppraiserEstate AppraiserAppraiser AnalystJewelry AppraiserAircraft AppraiserLicensed AppraiserPhysical AppraiserProperty AppraiserCertified AppraiserMachinery AppraiserIndustrial Appraiser

O*NET 30.3 job titles reported for this occupation

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Also called

AppraiserGemologistArt AppraiserReview AppraiserEstate AppraiserAppraiser AnalystJewelry AppraiserLicensed AppraiserAircraft AppraiserProperty AppraiserPhysical AppraiserMachinery Appraiser

O*NET 30.3 alternative titles

The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
personal property appraiser	3315.6	exact
property appraiser	3315.7	close
gemmologist	3315.2	close

Official ESCO ↔ O*NET crosswalk (ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA)

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