AccountancyISCO 3315

Real estate surveyor

A real estate surveyor is a person who researches and estimates the value of property for taxation purposes, examining many properties at once with precise assessment techniques. The volume is what distinguishes the work: a valuation here is one of a set that has to be consistent across a whole area, not a single opinion on a single building.

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Rate 5 of the 11 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

collect property financial information

advise on property value

maintain relationships with government agencies

provide information on properties

examine the conditions of buildings

About real estate surveyor

Gathering the facts comes first. The surveyor collects financial information about properties, records what a building is, what condition it is in and what it is used for, and compares the value of one property against others of its kind in the same market. Knowledge of the property market is what makes those comparisons mean anything.

Rules shape the result. The surveyor applies property law to questions of what is owned and what rights attach to it, and tax law to how the assessed value translates into a liability. The valuation has to stand up when it is read by someone with an interest in it being lower.

The client is a public body in most cases. The surveyor serves local and government authorities, maintains the working relationship with those agencies, and communicates property information to them and to the owners concerned. Explaining how a figure was reached is part of the job.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (11)

real estate marketreal estate marketThe trends concerning the buying, selling, or renting of property, including the land, buildings, and natural resources encompassed within the property; the categories of residential properties and pr...property lawproperty lawThe law and legislation that regulates all the different ways to handle property, such as the types of property, how to handle property disputes and property contract rules.tax legislationtax legislationTax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.collect property financial informationcollect property financial informationCollect information concerning the previous transactions involving the property, such as the prices at which the property had been previously sold and the costs that went into renovations and repairs,...advise on property valueadvise on property valueProvide advise to those that own a property, professionals in real estate, or prospective clients in real estate on the current monetary value of a property, the potential of development in order to i...maintain relationships with government agenciesmaintain relationships with government agenciesEstablish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.provide information on propertiesprovide information on propertiesProvide information on the positive and negative aspects of a property and the practicalities concerning any financial transactions or insurance procedures; such as location, composition of the proper...examine the conditions of buildingsexamine the conditions of buildingsMonitor and assess the conditions of buildings in order to detect faults, structural problems, and damages. Assess general building cleanliness for grounds maintenance and real estate purposes.value propertiesvalue propertiesExamine and evaluate land and buildings in order to make valuations about their price.compare property valuescompare property valuesObtain information on the value of properties comparable to a property which is in need of valuation in order to make more accurate appraisals and assessments, or to set or negotiate the price at whic...perform property market researchperform property market researchResearch properties in order to assess their usefulness for real estate activities, using various methods such as media research and visitation of properties, and identify the potential profitability ...

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quality assurance proceduresquality assurance proceduresThe procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.geographic information systemsgeographic information systemsThe tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).energy performance of buildingsenergy performance of buildingsFactors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.risk managementrisk managementThe process of identifying, assessing, and prioritising of all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given context, and the method...cadastral taxationcadastral taxationThe taxation legislation concerning real estate and real property's metes-and-bounds of a community.quantity surveyingquantity surveyingThe process of estimating, planning and monitoring the costs of construction for buildings within large construction projects. It means the efficient and effective utilisation of resources and include...concurrent estateconcurrent estateThe concept in property law which stipulates the rights and duties of two parties co-owning a property, and the various ways in which co-tenancy is possible.perform risk analysisperform risk analysisIdentify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.research taxation proceduresresearch taxation proceduresResearch the procedures which regulate taxation activities such as the procedures involved in the calculation of tax for organisations or individuals, the taxation handling and inspection process, and...compile appraisal reportscompile appraisal reportsCompile full reports of appraisals of properties, businesses, or other goods and services being appraised using all the data gathered during the appraisal and valuation process, such as financial hist...read standard blueprintsread standard blueprintsRead and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.obtain financial informationobtain financial informationGather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.perform field researchperform field researchParticipate in field research and evaluation of state and private lands and waters.inspect taxation documentsinspect taxation documentsInspect files and documentation dealing with taxation cases to ensure no faulty or fraudulous activity is present, and to ensure the procedure is compliant with legislation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a real estate surveyor do?

Real estate surveyors undertake research in order to assess the value of property for tax purposes. They investigate multiple properties at once, using accurate appraisal techniques. They provide their services usually to local and governmental bodies for taxation reasons.

What skills does a real estate surveyor need?

A real estate surveyor needs 11 essential skills, including real estate market, property law, tax legislation, collect property financial information, advise on property value.

Will AI replace real estate surveyor jobs?

The AI disruption score for real estate surveyor is 61/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: collect property financial information, inspect taxation documents, compare property values. Most resilient: maintain relationships with government agencies, perform field research, risk management.

AI Replacement Risk

61/ 100

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Skills most at risk from AI

collect property financial information inspect taxation documents compare property values

Skills resilient to automation

maintain relationships with government agencies perform field research risk management

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Quick Facts

SectorAccountancy

ISCO GroupBusiness and administration associate professionals

Essential Skills11

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