Real Estate Appraisal

[96Stang]

I am looking for someone who is in real estate appraisal and would be willing to talk to me about the proper steps to take to get into the field. I have seen alot of things online for online schools to get the hours for it but I would love to know the way that other people got there and any advice or input they might have. It seems like its the perfect fit for me and I really want to start as soon as possible on my way to a career in appraisal. If anyone knows of anyone who does this line of work, I would greatly appreciate it if you could pm me their contact info so I could get in touch with them to ask a few questions. Thanks in advance and hope to get some info from someone on here.
Eric

[gpzjack]

I work in real estate. from what i understand alot of it is on the job training.

[cburwell]

Originally Posted by gpzjack

I work in real estate. from what i understand alot of it is on the job training.

I am pretty sure that is how we train our in-house appraisers (we use external appraisers as well). You may have to start in another position and work your way up. We use some companies that will provide appraisal services to use, so that might be something you would be interested in.

[96Stang]

Originally Posted by cburwell

I am pretty sure that is how we train our in-house appraisers (we use external appraisers as well). You may have to start in another position and work your way up. We use some companies that will provide appraisal services to use, so that might be something you would be interested in.

do you know of any companies that you would be able to work your way up in?? id love to learn about these companies that provide the appraisal services...these are the people that could really tell me exactly how i would get into the field the correct way...thanks alot

[cburwell]

Originally Posted by 96Stang

do you know of any companies that you would be able to work your way up in?? id love to learn about these companies that provide the appraisal services...these are the people that could really tell me exactly how i would get into the field the correct way...thanks alot

I can try to find out from the people on our Real Estate department.

[96Stang]

Originally Posted by cburwell

I can try to find out from the people on our Real Estate department.

I would really appreciate that. Like I said, I really would love to hear from people who are where I want to be to find out exactly where to start to get there. Any and all info is really appreciated. Thanks again.

[SovXietday]

You need to get your real estate license, and then I believe it's 2 years of selling houses and then you can move up the ladder to appraisal. Something along those lines.

[96Stang]

Originally Posted by SovXietday

You need to get your real estate license, and then I believe it's 2 years of selling houses and then you can move up the ladder to appraisal. Something along those lines.

my reasoning for not getting into sales is because i make a sucky salesman....i wouldnt last 2 years haha

[SovXietday]

Originally Posted by 96Stang

my reasoning for not getting into sales is because i make a sucky salesman....i wouldnt last 2 years haha

Haha, well that's what my friend is doing anyway. I don't know if you need to be doing sales or not, I doubt that. But you do need your retail license and you need to keep it updated (as in do the retakes).

[96Stang]

Originally Posted by SovXietday

Haha, well that's what my friend is doing anyway. I don't know if you need to be doing sales or not, I doubt that. But you do need your retail license and you need to keep it updated (as in do the retakes).

so maybe my best bet is to take real estate classes then