Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

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• 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.