Land Economists

Land Economists provide advice on the administration and use of land and property.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Provides advice on land and property financing and valuation matters
  • Researches and advises on the administration and use of land and property
  • Develops and implements sales and leasing proposals for commercial land and property
  • Provides asset management services for the administration and use of land and property
  • Analyses land and property investments

Key values of workers in Land Economists

  • 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

  • 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.