What Do Assessors Do?
Wondering what the job is really like for assessors?
You've come to the right place.
Keep reading to find detailed information about what assessors do, including the type of work they are tasked with on a daily basis, industries in which they work, and the specific skills needed for a successful career.
Assessors Overview & Description
Let's get started with the basics about assessors by taking a look at a simple description and popular job titles.
Assessors this occupation includes the 2018 SOC occupations 13-2022 Appraisers of Personal and Business Property and 13-2023 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate.
Popular Job Titles For Assessors
Sample of Reported Job Titles
- Appraisers
- Property Condition Assessors
- Assessors
- Commercial Appraisers
- Property Appraisers
- Real Estate Appraisers
- Field Appraisers
- Appraisal Managers
- Appraisal Specialists
- Residential Appraisers
- Valuation Specialists
- Appraisal Reviewers
Read on for insight into the industries where the highest concentration of jobs for assessors can be found.
Best Industries for Assessors
Assessors Jobs By Industry
- Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals: 43.8%
- Activities Related to Real Estate: 14.8%
- Lessors of Real Estate: 11.3%
- Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers: 6.5%
- Depository Credit Intermediation: 3.3%
- State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals: 3.1%
- Other: 17.2%
When it comes to jobs in the United States, the largest single category of assessors can be found working in the Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals sector. In 2023, about 43.8% of all jobs for assessors were found there.
Other top industries by percentage include Activities Related to Real Estate (14.8%), Lessors of Real Estate (11.3%), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (6.5%), Depository Credit Intermediation (3.3%) and State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals (3.1%).
What Do Assessors Do on a Daily Basis?
So you have a high-level understanding of what assessors do and the types of industries in which they work - but what do they really do each day?
A great way to understand the type of work assessors do is to examine actual job postings and focus on the specific skills that employers are seeking. That will help paint a clearer picture of the tasks that assessors tackle each day.
Continue reading for a breakdown of specialized skills found in job postings for assessors, as well as common skills - interpersonal qualities and attributes - that can help you thrive in the workplace.
In-Demand Skills for Today's Assessors
Based on 6,906 job postings
Top 5 Specialized Skills for Assessors
| Skills | Postings | % of Total Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Real Property | 1,453 | 21% |
| Real Estate Appraisal | 1,401 | 20% |
| Appraisals | 1,230 | 18% |
| Market Value | 984 | 14% |
| Accounting | 887 | 13% |
Top 5 Common Skills for Assessors
| Skills | Postings | % of Total Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2,799 | 41% |
| Real Estate | 2,330 | 34% |
| Sales | 1,672 | 24% |
| Research | 1,628 | 24% |
| Management | 1,565 | 23% |
Based on 6,906 job postings related to assessors, real property was the top specialized skill sought by employers, with 21% of all postings looking for that skillset. Skills for real estate appraisal, appraisals, market value, accounting and auditing were also highly sought.
As for common skills, communication was the most desired skill found in job postings for assessors, followed by real estate, sales, research, management and writing.
| Skill | Postings | % of Total Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Real Property | 1,453 | 21% |
| Real Estate Appraisal | 1,401 | 20% |
| Appraisals | 1,230 | 18% |
| Market Value | 984 | 14% |
| Accounting | 887 | 13% |
| Auditing | 851 | 12% |
| Property Tax | 822 | 12% |
| Data Collection | 768 | 11% |
| Finance | 718 | 10% |
| Construction | 705 | 10% |
| Property Inspection | 680 | 10% |
| Economics | 572 | 8% |
| Project Management | 546 | 8% |
| Commercial Real Estate | 507 | 7% |
| Roofing | 506 | 7% |
| Legal Hearings | 486 | 7% |
| Office Equipment | 486 | 7% |
| Uniform Standards Of Professional Appraisal Practices | 485 | 7% |
| Site Inspection | 465 | 7% |
| Calculations | 449 | 7% |
| Skill | Postings | % of Total Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2,799 | 41% |
| Real Estate | 2,330 | 34% |
| Sales | 1,672 | 24% |
| Research | 1,628 | 24% |
| Management | 1,565 | 23% |
| Writing | 1,549 | 22% |
| Microsoft Excel | 1,405 | 20% |
| Microsoft Office | 1,401 | 20% |
| Customer Service | 1,389 | 20% |
| Detail Oriented | 1,164 | 17% |
| Verbal Communication Skills | 997 | 14% |
| Operations | 900 | 13% |
| Mathematics | 886 | 13% |
| Microsoft Outlook | 864 | 13% |
| Organizational Skills | 722 | 10% |
| Planning | 684 | 10% |
| Time Management | 678 | 10% |
| Problem Solving | 658 | 10% |
| Report Writing | 643 | 9% |
| Consulting | 638 | 9% |
Most In-Demand Jobs for Assessors
Top 5 Posted Job Titles
| Job Title | Postings | % of Total Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Appraisers | 1,404 | 16.1% |
| Property Condition Assessors | 1,089 | 12.5% |
| Assessors | 1,237 | 14.2% |
| Commercial Appraisers | 596 | 6.8% |
| Property Appraisers | 440 | 5% |
According to job postings that were published between September 2022 and August 2023, the top job sought by employers was appraisers, with 800 unique job postings. Property condition assessors were second, with 432 postings, followed by assessors, commercial appraisers and property appraisers.
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| Job Title | Postings | % of Total Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Appraisers | 1,404 | 16.1% |
| Property Condition Assessors | 1,089 | 12.5% |
| Assessors | 1,237 | 14.2% |
| Commercial Appraisers | 596 | 6.8% |
| Property Appraisers | 440 | 5% |
| Real Estate Appraisers | 346 | 4% |
| Field Appraisers | 992 | 11.4% |
| Appraisal Managers | 242 | 2.8% |
| Appraisal Specialists | 343 | 3.9% |
| Residential Appraisers | 255 | 2.9% |
| Valuation Specialists | 268 | 3.1% |
| Appraisal Reviewers | 179 | 2.1% |
| Security Control Assessors | 223 | 2.6% |
| Real Property Appraisers | 185 | 2.1% |
| Personal Property Appraisers | 178 | 2% |
| Claims Appraisers | 211 | 2.4% |
| Field Staff Appraisers | 126 | 1.4% |
| Review Appraisers | 221 | 2.5% |
| Valuation Managers | 100 | 1.1% |
| Certified Real Estate Appraisers | 91 | 1% |
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