As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our appraisal community, “What ONE personality trait should every property appraiser have?” By far, the most popular answer was “Unbiased.” Many appraisers agree that this is the single-most-important trait that you need to have as a real estate appraiser. Consistently providing an unbiased opinion of value is absolutely critical to your credibility and success in the appraisal profession.
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What ONE personality trait should every property appraiser have?
Unbiased (46%)
“As an appraiser, you MUST give an unbiased opinion of value based on the data you have collected and your experience for it to be valid.”
“If you can’t be unbiased you should not be an appraiser. It is the hallmark of what an appraiser does.”
“Every appraiser needs to be unbiased. You can have knowledge, experience, patience, and all the credentials in the world, but if you are biased in either direction you are doing your client a disservice whether it benefits you or them.”
“It’s important to have an open and neutral mind going into a new appraisal. Everyone is going through life differently, and it’s not your job to appraise people’s lives or living, you’re there to appraise their property and assets.”
“As an appraiser, you have to be unbiased because when you are dealing with different properties and different styles you can’t unfairly value a style because it’s not your particular favorite or location of home because you dislike the area. ”
“Appraisals are supposed to reflect value according to the marketplace, not according to the appraiser.”
“I personally think in order to be a great appraiser you have to be unbiased, otherwise you put your reputation on the line.”
Self-motivated (15%)
“All the traits listed above are important. However, if you’re not self-motivated…