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Overview
Personal property appraisers research an item, inspect its age, condition, quality and repair needs, then prepare an appraisal report for sale, insurance or related valuation decisions.
In job descriptions, look for appraisal reports, resale value, market research, antiques, used jewellery, art quality, restoration costs, insurance risk and careful documentation of item condition.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
The work usually starts with a specific item, its condition and the purpose of valuation. Books, wine, art, antiques, jewellery and watches require inspection, market comparison and a written appraisal that another party can understand.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes market research, resale value, insurance risk, restoration cost, customer credibility and the ability to explain evidence without overstating certainty. Some work leans toward art, antiques, gems, clocks or musical instruments.
Salary context
Pay context is tied to the value and complexity of items, report responsibility, independence and whether the role handles insurance, sale or damage-assessment decisions. Specialist object knowledge can change expectations.
Career paths
Development can move from assisting with item research and reports to handling complex categories, leading appraisal reviews, supporting insurance assessments or advising on restoration and resale evidence.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names the objects being appraised, the report format, insurance or sales purpose, market-research duties and client contact. A clear role separates valuation work from ordinary retail sales.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
All other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
This is one example. Another occupation in this activity is gemmologist.
Explore this activityActivities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding n.e.c.
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Another occupation there is actuarial assistant.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
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Exact relationship
The official mapping treats the O*NET and ESCO occupations as closely equivalent.
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These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
AltoTrail preserves the source relationship type. The order is technical and does not show which occupation is best, most relevant or recommended.
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
74.99All other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.66.29Activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding n.e.c.
Alternative labels
personal items claims adjuster
personal property claims assessor
personal property valuer
personal items valuer
personal property assessor
professional valuer of personal items
personal items valuation professional
professional valuer of personal property
personal items assessor
personal property claims adjuster
Occupation group
Valuers and loss assessors (3315)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e93b3b49-12e1-4b47-991c-dd4b0aec17d8 |
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| ESCO code | 3315.6 |
| ISCO group | 3315 |
| Concept type | Occupation |