How many Real Estate Appraisers are in the US who are either state
licensed or certified.  The figure can include residential or
commercial appraisers.  Should come from a nationally recongized
source (organization)

Jmontauk,

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook
Handbook, 2006-07 Edition:

"In 2004, appraisers and assessors of real estate held about 102,000
jobs. Most appraisers and assessors work full-time. Nearly 4 out of 10
are self-employed; virtually all are appraisers."

Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Appraisers and Assessors of Real
Estate.

Additional information available here:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos300.htm


According to a testimony submitted to Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-Md),
chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban
Affairs, by the Appraisal Institute on August 16, 2001, there were
more than 80,000 state licensed and certified real estate appraisers
in the United States.

?The testimony contended these "evaluations" that estimate the value
of real property are actually "appraisals," and should be performed by
appraisers who adhere to uniform standards. Presently, more than
80,000 state licensed and certified real estate appraisers are
available throughout the nation to perform appraisal assignments for
federally insured financial institutions.?
http://www.rebuz.com/research/0801-real-estate-research/appraisal-institute-mortgage-fraud.htm


SEARCH TERMS:
Number of certified real estate appraisers 
Real Estate Appraisers in the United States
"30000..140000  Appraisers" 
" 50000..125000 * Certified Real Estate Appraisers

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