How do I find commercial real estate appraiser jobs?

Commercial appraiser positions are found through financial institutions, real estate service corporations, and government agencies, and many commercial appraisers work as self-employed independent fee appraisers. The federal Department of the Interior runs a three-year Appraiser Apprentice Program leading toward a Certified General license, with openings posted on usajobs.gov. In the broader appraiser and assessor occupation, employment concentrates in local government (41%), real estate (21%), self-employment (15%), and finance and insurance (9%).

Commercial appraisal work requires the Certified General credential, the only Colorado level that covers all types of real property. It takes 300 hours of qualifying education, a bachelor's degree, and 3,000 hours of experience, including 1,500 hours of non-residential work, over at least 18 months. Certified General appraisers work at appraisal firms, as fee appraisers, and for lenders; many larger lenders engage only certified appraisers.

Commercial appraisal work requires the Certified General credential, the only Rhode Island classification whose scope covers all types of real property with any transaction value. Earning it takes 300 hours of qualifying education, a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3,000 hours of experience over at least 18 months, including 1,500 non-residential hours. Beyond lender assignments, Rhode Island firms commonly handle litigation support, expert testimony, and estate work, and openings appear through job boards, banks, and direct contact with local firms.

Commercial appraisal work in Vermont requires the Certified General credential: 300 qualifying-education hours, 3,000 experience hours over at least 18 months including 1,500 non-residential hours, and a bachelor's degree. Certified General appraisers handle commercial, estate, and litigation assignments, and a single practitioner can cover the entire state given Vermont's small appraiser population. Nationally, appraisers in finance and insurance earned a median of $83,630 in May 2025, the highest among the field's major industries.