Assessors usually value property for tax purposes.
Appraisers may also specialize in various types of personal and household items. Assessors, valuators and appraisers work for government agencies, real estate and other private sector companies, or they may be self-employed. Generally, assessors, valuators and appraisers have the same goal, which is to determine the value of different sorts of property. The differences in their work are usually determined by the types of things they assess. They may specialize in valuing residences, businesses or equipment, or they may specialize in valuing specific types of articles, such as antiques.