What is a land appraiser and how to become one

Key steps to become a land appraiser

1. Explore land appraiser education requirements

   Most common land appraiser degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.0 %

   Associate

   33.3 %

   Master's

   16.7 %

2. Start to develop specific land appraiser skills

   Skills	Percentages
   MLS	61.74%
   Site Inspections	38.26%

3. Complete relevant land appraiser training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New land appraisers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a land appraiser based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real land appraiser resumes.

4. Research land appraiser duties and responsibilities

   • Provide detailed written reviews of residential properties ensuring USPAP guidelines, federal regulatory requirements and lender appraisal guidelines are met.
   • Gain familiarity with FNMA, underwriting, and regulatoryguidelines.

5. Apply for land appraiser jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a land appraiser job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams