Dictionary of Business Terms: appraiser
appraiser
person qualified to estimate the value of real property. The American Society of Appraisers in Washington, D.C. is a leading professional organization for business appraisers and other disciplines; the Appraisal Institute in Chicago is a leading organization for real estate appraisers.
Dictionary of Real Estate Terms: appraiser
appraiser
one qualified to estimate the value of real property. See certified general appraiser, certified residential appraiser, licensed appraiser, and various organizations and designations.
Example: One may hire an appraiser to render an opinion of a property's market value. In a court of law, an appraiser may be called upon for expert testimony.