What States have the most work for Appraisers

[MsurfCA]

California is over saturated and would like to know where is is that Appraisers stay busy overall?

 

[aussie ken]

Hi Michael,

As a quasie semi-autonomous state of the the USA we are reasonabley busy at the moment but unfortunetly I don't know if mine or your registration would cut it either side of the Pacific.

 

[Chris Colston]

Don't mean to sound smug, but wherever there are the least # of appraisers. The problem is, in those areas there is probably the least number of population, too, so less transactions overall.

 

[Charlotte Dixon]

Don't mean to sound smug, but wherever there are the least # of appraisers. The problem is, in those areas there is probably the least number of population, too, so less transactions overall.

I don't think so. My workload and geographical location doesn't at all agree with what Chris says. Delaware is approximately 99 miles long, and between 9 and 37 miles wide at the widest point. Population is approximately 783,600 and we have only 3 counties.

I am swamped, and have been busy since 1988. There have been very few times when I've even been caught up. I know I'm lucky to have the business, but, at the same time, I've had a long run with very few "vacation days". On Thanksgiving weekend, we take the long 4 day weekend off, and then snatch weekend getaways once in awhile.

I'm not the only appraiser staying busy in Delaware. Many of my Delaware appraiser friends work as hard as I do, and we have New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania appraisers crossing the boundary.

This is what is happening here.

 

[Stone]

Charlotte -

You need to take some time off. Vacations are important, IMO. Since you have been busy since '88, then you must have enough regulars who aren't going to forget you. Just schedule something (with flight or lodging arrangements, so you cannot change your mind) and do it. It sucks leading up to vacation and getting back, but it is worth the hassle. Work to live, don't live to work. (sorry for the cliche)

You WILL still have clients. :new_infinity:

Michael - I think most markets were flooded with residential appraisers over the last decade. It will take some time to weed out a few. Find a niche if you can.

 

[Frank Lostracco]

I 2nd what Charlotte said. As a southern NJ and Delaware appraiser, and former Delaware resident we have been very busy for years. Knock on wood Charlotte, I hope it continues. The more developments they build in Delaware, the better...LOL.

 

[Jim Onderisin]

Wherever you are has to be a better appraisal environment than the Chicago area. In Du Page county alone (mainly western Chicago suburbs), there were well over 400 real estate appraisers last time I checked.

 

[Charlotte Dixon]

I 2nd what Charlotte said. As a southern NJ and Delaware appraiser, and former Delaware resident we have been very busy for years. Knock on wood Charlotte, I hope it continues. The more developments they build in Delaware, the better...LOL.

Frank, You know exactly what I'm talking about then. My vacations are "shortys" and we both know that no matter how loyal your client is, when they need an appraisal, it needs to be done now, not when the appraiser comes back from vacation. Yes, they are building like crazy and no sign of a letup.

We've probably passed each other on Route 1, coming and going, many times! :icon_smile: One of my appraisers, living in PA, recently applied for a license in New Jersey, so we're getting even with you Jersey guys!

 

[Don Clark]

Not here

Busy, but not too busy. Have enough to keep me and my son busy. No need to come to Virginia. We don't have room for any more appraisers

 

[Tom Barclay]

As long as we rate so highly in polls like this, the schools will be spewing out more and more trainees. Appraisers rank 8th for the best jobs, with growth over the next ten years of 23%, and 4,500 annual job openings.

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1. Software Engineer 6. Market research analyst
2. College professor 7. Computer IT analyst
3. Financial adviser 8. Real Estate Appraiser
4. Human Resources Manager 9. Pharmacist
5. Physician's assistant 10. Psychologist