We surveyed 811 real estate appraisers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical real estate appraiser. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a real estate appraiser?
Low
High
Working as a real estate appraiser typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a real estate appraiser?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a real estate appraiser typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a real estate appraiser?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a real estate appraiser. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for real estate appraisers.
Do real estate appraisers work full-time or part-time?
77% of real estate appraisers work in full-time roles while 23% work part-time.
Is being a real estate appraiser stressful?
Low
High
Real estate appraisers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a real estate appraiser?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a real estate appraiser.
How competitive is the workplace for real estate appraisers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for real estate appraisers.
Does being a real estate appraiser require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Real estate appraisers will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are real estate appraisers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Real estate appraisers rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do real estate appraisers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally real estate appraisers will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a real estate appraiser physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a real estate appraisers is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are real estate appraisers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Real estate appraisers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a real estate appraiser require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a real estate appraiser.
Does being a good real estate appraiser require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a real estate appraiser.