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[justanother_supermom]

I love my current job, but it will only be around for another 2-3 years. (family owned Trust Co. w/ the principal partners retiring then)So, looking for something different. Don't want to sell real estate but I have a huge interest in the industry. Wondering if any appraisers out there could give me info regarding salary expectations, etc. I will be either in MA or NH. I know the classes, testing and apprentiseship aspects, just not the inside scoop. Thanks so much to all or any who answer.

[Stacy7876]

One of my agents is also a licensed appraiser and she makes anywhere from $150.00 to $250.00 per appraisal.The trick is getting the work. There are thousands of seasoned appraisers out there..what makes you think a bank or lender are going to hand you their work? So you have to come up with an aggressive marketing approach as to how you are going to get them to work with you and give you a chance! Good luck!

[SteveR]

Do it ASAP! If I remember right, pretty soon the people that control Appraisal licensing are going to require a 4 year degree.

[sambabam]

I work around 60 hours a week. I can do around 3 appraisals a day. I make $300 to $350 per appraisal. I went to all my local banks when I first got licensed and most took my info and sent me on my way. Then after a year, I started getting calls. It took me about 2 years before I got to where it was a decent check.I started in an office with 6 other appraisers and got a 60% cut on the appraisals. The nice part was that they got work for me. I stayed there until I got my General Certification and now I primarily do commercial appraisals. I would go for the certified instead of license. I also would get the FHA roster status as soon as possible. Both get you more work. I work for several attornies that I have contacted for bancruptcies,divorces,etc. I like my job a lot but I had a construction background before I started. It is necessary to know about home construction to do a good appraisal. I see people in this field that just go through the motions and give the banks the figure they want. These people are always looking for work. If you do quality work, you will get quality clients. If you whore yourself to lenders then thats all you end up doing.There are days it sucks but I like meeting new people and getting out of the office. Its an office job with travel, the best of both worlds,I think. I wish I would have done it years ago. Email me if you have any questions. I would be glad to help. lumberman57@yahoo.com