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Appraisers of Personal and Business Property: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.
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This source lists 14 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2025.
14 tasks shown
Core · Task 21548 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Write descriptions of the property being appraised.
Core · Task 21537 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Determine the appropriate type of valuation to make, such as fair market, replacement, or liquidation, based on the needs of the property owner.
Core · Task 21538 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Document physical characteristics of property such as measurements, quality, and design.
Core · Task 21535 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Calculate the value of property based on comparisons to recent sales, estimated cost to reproduce, and anticipated property income streams.
Core · Task 21541 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Locate and record data on sales of comparable property using specialized software, internet searches, or personal records.
Core · Task 21547 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Write and submit appraisal reports for property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment.
Core · Task 21540 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Inspect personal or business property.
Core · Task 21536 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Create and maintain a database of completed appraisals.
Core · Task 21543 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Take photographs of property.
Core · Task 21546 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Verify that property matches legal descriptions or certifications.
Core · Task 21545 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Update appraisals when property has been improved, damaged, or has otherwise changed.
Core · Task 21544 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of tangible property.
Core · Task 21539 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Forecast the value of property.
Supplemental · Task 21542 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Recommend loan amounts based on the value of property being used as collateral.
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