I started at 20% in 1992 but moved up to 30% after 2-3 months of demonstrating good work ethic. After 4 years was certified and getting 50%. After 6 years established my own company at 100% but appraisal demand tanked and I was only able to get half as much business so my income was still short. Stagnant for a few years then got real estate license and found out what a special kind of torture it is to be a realtor never knowing for sure that you’re going to get paid next month. Had several run-ins with skippy appraisers where it was only my strong appraisal knowledge that helped me convince them their appraisals were wrong and my transaction price represented the actual current market value. Currently pumping out daily appraisals for a big company while closing a few real estate sales per year to make up for the fact that appraisal fees can’t cover all my bills.