Valuer
Valuers assess the value of real estate, for sales, rentals, mortgages, insurance or rates.
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Pay per yearGraduate |
Job opportunitiesGood |
What you'll do
Valuers may do some or all of the following:
- Inspect and record details of properties,
- Work out the value of a property or item
- Advise clients on values for sales, insurances or rates
- Check planning regulations and legal documents
- Assess annual rent and running costs of properties
- Write reports
- Research market information
- Give evidence in court
Entry requirements
To become a valuer you need to be of good character and reputation.
To become a real estate valuer you need to have one of the following:
- Bachelor of Property
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Land and Property Management (Urban or Rural Valuation)
- Bachelor of AgriCommerce (Rural Valuation)
- Graduate Diploma in Valuation
- Graduate Diploma in Property Management
- Graduate Diploma of Property
- Postgraduate Diploma of Business Administration
You also need to be registered with the Valuers Registration Board (VRB) and hold a current real estate valuer's Annual Practising Certificate.
For more information about your study options see: Areas of specialisation: Property and Valuation
Personal requirements
Valuers need to be:
- Honest, trustworthy and responsible
- Confident and clear communicators
- Observant and accurate, with an eye for detail
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
- Able to keep information private and confidential
- Analytical, with good decision-making skills
- Good at maths and keeping records
What are the chances of getting a job?
Chances of getting a job as a real estate valuer are good because:
- a booming housing and construction
- industry has created demand for their services
- natural disasters have increased the need for insurance valuations
- not enough people are training to replace valuers due to retire soon
Most valuers work for:
- Property valuation companies
- Investment property companies
- Real estate agencies
- Banks
- District councils
- Auction houses
- Insurance companies
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This information is a guide only. Last updated 7 August 2024.