Purpose –This study describes and analyses Swedish authorized property appraisers use of information sources and information when appraisal commercial properties in different on geographical location, i.e. place of business.
Design/methodology/approach –A survey was used for data collection. Half of the 138 authorized property appraisers in Sweden at the time ofthe study was participating. A questionnaire was finalised after completion of a pilot study and distributed in face-to-face interviews. The repertory grid technique was used as a questionnaire tool. Non-parametric statistical measures were used.
Findings – Analysis of the data indicate that information sources is not always used depending on the relevance and the reliability of the information.