A professional who appraises improved or unimproved real property to determine value for purchase, sale, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes. Responsibilities include:

• Interviews persons familiar with property and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and other realtors to obtain pertinent information.
• Inspects property for construction, condition, and functional design and takes property measurements.
• Considers factors, such as depreciation, reproduction costs, value comparison of similar property, and income potential, when computing final estimation of property value.
• Considers location and trends or impending changes that could influence future value of property.
• Searches public records for transactions, such as sales, leases, and assessments.
• Photographs interiors and exteriors of property, to assist in estimating property value, to substantiate findings, and to complete appraisal report.
• Prepares written report, utilizing data collected and submits report to corroborate value established.
• May direct activities of appraisers.
• May evaluate staff job performance and recommend measures to improve performance according to establishment policies and procedures.