Statistic show that there is an imminent Real Estate Appraiser shortage which will translate into even higher fees for Real Estate Appraisers in the future. Now is the time to start the journey towards becoming a Real Estate Appraiser and this book is the perfect starting point for those desiring to enter into a field that the author considers is "The best home based business in America" The primary focus of the book is to guide the reader towards a career in Residential Real Estate Appraising. The author has over 35 years of Residential Real Estate Appraisal experience working primarily from a home base. The author's goal is to present enough information and personal insight into the profession that will allow the reader to make a well- informed decision on whether to pursue a career as a Certified Real Estate Appraiser in the United States. It is the author's opinion, based on maintaining a home office practice for most of her career that; the real estate appraisal profession offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking to become their own boss, and earn a lucrative source of income while working from a home environment either full or part-time. The author has found the profession to be extremely suited to a home-based operation, without diminishing the highest standards of professional practice, quality of work, and the professionalism expected of the modern real estate appraiser. "The earth is real estate and so long as it exists there will be a need for a Real Estate Appraiser." (Author: Sharon P. Carson)