The president of CBS, William Paley, commissioned a color episode of Perry Mason be filmed, so he could see what the show would look like in color, should it be renewed for a 10th (1966-67) season, the season all prime time shows went color. The color Perry Mason was likely filmed in September or October, 1965.
The average annual salary of a real estate certified appraiser trainee was $29,000 as of 2013, according to the job site Simply Hired.
This would result in 500 appraisals per year or more. Based on the same $300 to $350 fee for an appraisal and 50 percent fee split this would be $75,000 to $87,500 per year (500 appraisals per year x 50% fee split). Commercial Appraisers-Commercial appraisers work on a fee split as well.