Become an Appraiser in 3 Steps
There are generally three steps to becoming an appraiser: education, applying for your license and time in on-the-job training. The number of hours and time vary by state so be sure to check your state’s specific license requirements so you know exactly what you need.
Education Requirements for Appraiser Trainee
Start with Your Pre-Licensing Courses
To become an appraiser, most states require you to first become an appraiser trainee, sometimes referred to as apprentice appraisers or registered appraisers.
To become a trainee, you must complete and pass 75 hours* of basic appraisal qualifying education (3 courses):
1) Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hours)
2) Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hours)
3) National USPAP Course (15 hours)
No experience is required to start your qualifying education. In most states you can take your courses online and learn at your own pace. You can purchase these courses with McKissock.
*Note that in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, and Wisconsin, you are required to take more than 75 hours of qualifying education courses for your initial license.
Apply for Your Trainee License
Once you have completed your coursework you can apply for your trainee license. You will need to find a certified appraiser to gain supervised training experience before applying for your license.
1) Submit your application and fees to the state board
2) Submit your fingerprints and background check information
3) Receive your license from your state’s board
Steps and license levels vary from state to state. Contact your state appraisal board for specific state information or click on the state dropdown below to see detailed information for your state.
Gain Work Experience
Learn the business and grow your understanding of the appraisal process from a certified appraisal supervisor. Once you have completed your coursework and applied for your license you can begin your training with your supervisory appraiser.
The certified appraiser supervisor and the trainee must document any completed work, which will be submitted and reviewed by the state regulatory board when the trainee applies for another license. The number of required experience hours can vary by state.
It is important that you check your state specific licensing requirements to know how many hours of experience you will need.
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