evaluatori

Evaluatori are professionals who perform systematic assessment of value, quality, performance, or compliance of assets, processes, or entities. They provide objective opinions used in decisions by individuals, companies, and public bodies. The term derives from evaluate, with roots in Latin valere meaning to be worth, and has been adopted in many languages through various cultural influences.

Typical areas of activity include real estate valuation (property appraisals for purchase, sale, taxation, or financing), business or financial instrument valuation (assessing the worth of companies, brands, or patents), and asset valuation for insurance, corporate finance, or risk assessment. Evaluatori may also evaluate the quality or performance of processes, programs, or compliance with standards in industries such as manufacturing, IT, or the public sector.

Valuation relies on methodologies such as the market approach (comparing with similar assets), the income approach (present value of future cash flows), and the cost approach (replacement cost). Data collection, site inspections, market analysis, and the application of professional standards are typical steps. Reporting yields a valuation conclusion, with explicit assumptions, scope, and limitations.

In many countries, evaluatori are regulated professionals who must be licensed or certified by professional bodies and who adhere to ethical rules and ongoing training. They play a key role in taxation, financing, litigation, corporate transactions, risk management, and asset management, contributing to transparent, reproducible assessments that support informed decision-making.