Valuer - Tasks and specialisations

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Tasks & duties

Valuers may do some or all of the following, depending on the type of items they value:
  • determine what type of valuation is required; for example, whether it is for resale or insurance purposes
  • list and describe items to be valued
  • examine items to check their condition and quality
  • carry out further research to determine the correct value of items
  • write reports on items and their value
  • provide up-to-date market advice about the value of a product or products.
Jim Harvey using a measuring tape to measure a framed picture.

Jim Harvey measuring a picture to assess its value

A valuer handling jewellery.

A valuer examining the condition of some jewellery

 

Updated November 2008