Land Economists and Valuers

What the job involves

• Providing advice on land and property financing and valuation matters
• Researching and advising on the administration and use of land and property
• Developing and implementing sales and leasing proposals for commercial land and property
• Providing asset management services for the administration and use of land and property
• Analysing land and property investments
• Managing land and property portfolios and commercial property developments
• Calculating values by considering market demand, condition of items, future trends and other factors
• Examining property, selecting methods of valuation, and submitting written assessments
• Giving evidence in legal proceedings, mediating on valuation matters and providing rental determinations for arbitration purposes

Key values of workers in Land Economists and Valuers

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Land Economists and Valuers

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Systems Analysis

  Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.