They may estimate the market value of the property, the insurable value, the investment value, or other kinds of value. Appraisers prepare written reports of their findings. Real estate appraisers often specialize in a certain type of property. Most appraise homes. Others specialize in apartment or office buildings, shopping centers, or other types of properties.
Some appraisers estimate the value of corporations.
These estimates are done for public investment or market prices for sales of entire businesses. Appraisers who specialize in evaluating art, merchandise, or equipment are not included in this CIS occupation. Appraisers is in the Marketing, Sales, and Promotion Career Cluster.