According to a survey conducted by the Appraisal Institute real estate appraisers are optimistic about job demand in their local markets. The study, conducted from May 31 to June 17 represents 561 real estate valuation professionals — mostly fee appraisers. The majority of residential and a great many commercial appraisers said they were “cautiously optimistic.” Check out the specific areas of growth both residential and commercial appraisers see in the coming years.