Should I Get Into Residential Real Estate Appraiser First, Then Commercial?

So far i will be taking a transfer course, diploma of urban land economics at college, then will be going to a appraisal institute of Canada for residential properties. After i get the job, how can i get into commercial real estate appraisal?

3 Comments

  1. Lakerman
    Posted July 2, 2009 at 2:46 pm | Permalink

    Hi, good luck! Check with your local/national appraisal certification association(s). Some states (US) require so many residential appraisals to be accomplished before applying for a commercial license. Probably the best way is to call a commercial appraiser in your area, it would be a good idea for you to buddy up with one now, give them a few free hours of work in exchange for experience and get to know them and the area you wish to work in. This is a professional bunch and they will help new people in the industry. Again, good luck!

  2. baycityb
    Posted July 2, 2009 at 9:02 pm | Permalink

    I have a feeling you have to “cut your teeth” in residential first. Commercial properties can be very complex and require a lot of experience to accurately appraise.

  3. happy cooker
    Posted July 2, 2009 at 10:28 pm | Permalink

    You’d make more money selling real estate. CRA’s don’t get paid well.

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