They also work outside when making inspections. When they are outside, appraiser may be exposed to the heat, cold, rain, and snow. Most appraisers work 40 to 50 hours a week. This time includes evenings and weekends in order to meet clients' schedules. Appraisers use computers to store, analyze, and retrieve information as well as to make appraisal reports.
Wages vary according to training, experience and location.
Entry level wages may be lower. Pay for appraisers varies by area of the country, the type of property appraised, and experience. Many appraisers are self-employed. Thus they have to provide their own health insurance, car, and office. This applies to appraisers who work for real estate sales firms as well.