Factors That Influence University Student Interest in the Appraisal Profession

摘要

This study examines the attitudes of undergraduate students majoring in real estate and/or finance towards the real estate appraisal profession. The students were divided into two groups based on their interest in becoming a real estate appraiser. Each student filled out a questionnaire that measured their psychological profile, value systems, financial reward expectations, academic performance, appraisal education, and personal contact with members of the appraisal profession. The results indicate that students perceive the real estate appraisal profession as one of the least desirable career options. However, the results also suggest that increasing student exposure to the real estate appraisal profession increases student interest in the profession.