Is being a real estate valuer a good fit for you?

Works out what homes, buildings and land are worth. May also work out property taxes.

What the work involves

Works out final property values, considering age, rebuild costs, similar properties and income.
Writes reports that estimate values, explain the methods and meet valuation standards.
Photographs the inside and outside of properties to support valuations.
Searches public records for sales, leases and rates.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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