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NAICS 531320: Offices of real estate appraisers

NAICS 531320 is the industry code for offices of real estate appraisers. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for professional services and start your application when you are ready.

What 531320 covers

Offices of real estate appraisers estimate the value of real estate for lenders, buyers, courts and tax purposes.

Included in this code

  • Residential appraisers
  • Commercial real estate appraisers
  • Appraisal management companies
  • Review appraisers

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Businesses that use 531320

Residential appraisal firmCommercial appraiserAppraisal management company

Financing for this trade

Appraisal firms use small lines of credit, SBA loans and equipment loans. Lenders look at volume tied to mortgage markets.

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Is 531320 the right code for a real estate appraiser?

Yes, if you appraise real estate for a fee, residential or commercial, including appraisal management companies. Business valuation firms use accounting or consulting codes. The closest alternatives are 531210 (offices of real estate agents and brokers) and 531390 (other activities related to real estate). Use whichever matches your largest revenue stream, and keep it consistent across tax filings, SBA forms and lender applications.

What is the SBA size standard for 531320?

The SBA size standard for 531320 is $10M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. A real estate appraiser at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.

What financing helps an appraisal firm?

SBA 7(a) loans and microloans fund growth and buyouts, and a line of credit covers slow payments from appraisal management companies. Lenders look at volume trends, which follow mortgage activity, and client concentration. Businesses within the $10M SBA size standard can also use SBA 7(a) loans of up to $5 million for working capital, equipment or a buyout, and SBA 504 loans for owner occupied buildings.

What does NAICS 531320 cover?

Offices of real estate appraisers. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 53 Real estate and rental and leasing, 531 Real estate, 5313 Activities related to real estate, 53132 Offices of real estate appraisers.

What financing do NAICS 531320 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for professional services businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 531320?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.