As a Real Estate Appraiser, I investigate all aspects of buildings and land to determine their value. This value is used for purchase, sale, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes. The value of a building is determined by making an appraisal-an estimate of the most probable price for which a property should sell under current market conditions. To make these estimates I begin by visiting a property and talking with people familiar with it. I then measure the property and inspect it for design, construction, and condition. Having gathered this information, I take a number of other factors into account. I use a variety of standard formulas to assess possible losses in value and reproduction costs. I also consider location and other trends that could influence the future value of the property