Delaware Appraiser License Requirements
If you want to know how to become an appraiser in Delaware or how to upgrade your current license, we’re outlining Delaware’s specific requirements for each credential. Once you know the requirements, McKissock has the state-required qualifying education to help you reach your goals.
Delaware Appraiser License: Trainee
How to become an appraiser in Delaware
If you’re ready to become an appraiser in Delaware, your career will begin with your Trainee Appraiser license. This is a limited license where you learn to become an appraiser by working directly with a supervisory appraiser and continue to gain knowledge and experience.
To earn your Trainee Appraiser license, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- 75 hours of qualifying education
- Completing the four-hour Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser course
- Verification of appraiser supervision from a Certified Residential Appraiser or Certified General Appraiser
- Submit your application and pay any required fees with the Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services (DELPROS)
What does a real estate appraiser do?
Real estate appraisers are experienced professionals who use their knowledge and insight to provide valuations on the fair market value of a property. Appraisers observe the physical elements of a property, like location, square footage, building materials, and amenities. They also research nearby comparable properties, tax information, and other external factors that can determine value. By looking at both the property and the comparable information, experienced appraisers develop clear, comprehensive reports to support their valuations.
Lenders often require appraisals to ensure the mortgage request aligns with the market value of the property. Also, homeowners needing to refinance or secure a home equity line of credit, couples seeking to split property during a divorce, and individuals needing to plan their estates also rely on appraisals.
With your Delaware Trainee Appraisal license, your supervisory appraiser will help you gain practical experience in assessing property, conducting research, and writing reports.
Delaware Trainee Appraiser (79 hours) – AQB recommended course order
- Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
- AQB Supervisory/Trainee Course – 4 hours
Online Info
Required Education:
79 Hours.
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
AQB Supervisory/Trainee Course – 4 hours
2015 AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course Requirement: Both the Trainee Appraiser and Supervisory Appraiser shall be required to complete a course that, at minimum, complies with the specifications for course content established by the AQB. The course must be completed by the Trainee Appraiser prior to obtaining a Trainee Appraiser credential, and completed by the Supervisory Appraiser prior to supervising a Trainee Appraiser.
Experience: N/A
College Education: N/A
Online Limitations
Roster
Governing Agency
Good to know – FAQs about your Delaware appraisal license
Should I earn my Delaware appraisal license?
Delaware real estate appraisers can build a flexible, adaptable career with a high rate of satisfaction. By establishing your own business, you can attract clients independently, work with appraisal management companies, or offer a variety of appraisal services to build your income. Even during periods when the market slows down, appraisers are in demand for tasks like estate planning, divorce settlements, and tax assessments.
How long does it take to become an appraiser in Delaware?
The timeline for becoming an appraiser in Delaware, particularly as a trainee, isn’t rigidly defined. A college degree isn’t a prerequisite – you only need to complete 75 hours of qualifying education plus the four-hour Supervisory/Trainee Course. With McKissock, you can opt for livestreaming courses or self-paced, on-demand courses you can complete on your schedule.
You will also need to connect with a supervisory appraiser and apply with the state. These have variable timings, but can take as little as a few weeks to complete.
Delaware Appraiser License: Licensed Residential
Becoming a licensed residential appraiser in Delaware
A Licensed Residential Appraiser credential in Delaware can appraise:
- Non-complex 1-4 residential units with a transactional value of less than $1 million
- Complex 1-4 residential units with a transaction value less than $400,000
- Vacant or unimproved land for which the highest and best use is for 1-4 family purposes
To become a Licensed Residential Appraiser, you will need an additional 75 hours of qualifying education in addition to what you completed to earn your Trainee Appraiser license. When you apply for this credential, you will need to send in proof of completed coursework and verification of 1,000 hours of supervised experience. You also need to pass the Licensed Residential Appraiser exam of the National Uniform Certification and Licensing Exam to complete this process.
Delaware Licensed Residential Appraiser (154 hours) – AQB recommended course order
- Basic Appraisal Principles* – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedures* – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent* – 15 hours
- Supervisor/Trainee Course* – 4 hours
- Residential Market Analysis and Highest And Best Use – 15 hours
- Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 15 hours
- Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches – 30 hours
- Residential Report Writing and Case Studies – 15 hours
*Courses required to earn your Trainee Appraiser license
Online Info
Required Education:
154 Hours.
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours.
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours.
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
AQB Supervisory/Trainee Course – 4 hours
Residential Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use – 15 hours.
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 15 hours.
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches – 30 hours.
Residential Report Writing and Case Studies – 15 hours.
Experience: 1,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in not less than 6 months.
College Education: No college-level education required.
Online Limitations
Roster
Governing Agency
Good To Know – FAQs about becoming a Licensed Residential Appraiser in Delaware
Once I have my Delaware appraiser license, then what?
After your earn your credential, you will need to maintain it by completing Continuing Education (CE). All active appraisers must complete 28 hours of CE during each two-year renewal cycle to renew your license. This must include the 7-hour USPAP Update Course.
How much do appraisers make in Delaware?
While the average salary for a residential appraiser in Delaware is around $60,000 per year¹, a real estate appraiser’s income is dependent on a variety of factors, including:
- License level: Typically, the higher the credential, the higher the earning potential because there are fewer limits on what you can appraise.
- Location: Appraisers in higher population areas or higher cost-of-living areas tend to earn more because they can charge higher rates and have more opportunities for work.
- Experience: The longer an appraiser has been working, the more opportunities they have to build their network and their reputation, which leads to an increased income.
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Delaware Appraiser License: Certified Residential
Delaware Appraisal License: Certified Residential
A Certified Residential Appraiser in Delaware may appraise 1-4 unit residential properties without regard to transaction value or complexity as well as vacant or unimproved land for which the highest and best use is for 1-4 family purposes.
To become a Certified Residential Appraiser in Delaware, you will need to complete 204 total hours of qualifying education (this includes what you earned to become a Trainee and if you also became a Licensed Residential Appraiser). You will also need to provide verification of 1,500 hours of experience in no fewer than 12 months. Unlike as a Trainee or Licensed Residential Appraiser, you must also have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
After applying with the state board, you will be permitted to sit for the National Uniformed Licensing and Certification Examination for Certified Residential Appraisers, which you must then pass to earn your credential.
Delaware Certified Residential Appraiser (hours) – AQB recommended course order
- Basic Appraisal Principles* – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedures* – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent* – 15 hours
- Supervisor/Trainee Course* – 4 hours
- Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use – 15 hours
- Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 15 hours
- Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches – 30 hours
- Residential Report Writing and Case Studies – 15 hours
- Statistics, Modeling or Finance – 15 hours
- Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies 15 hours
- Appraisal Subject Matter Electives 20 hours
*Courses required prior to becoming a Trainee Appraiser
Online Info
Required Education:
204 Hours.
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours.
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours.
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
AQB Supervisory/Trainee Course – 4 hours
Residential Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use – 15 hours.
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 15 hours.
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches – 30 hours.
Residential Report Writing and Case Studies – 15 hours.
Statistics, Modeling and Finance – 15 hours.
Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies – 15 hours.
Appraisal Subject Matter Electives – 20 hours.
Experience: 1,500 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in not less than 12 months.
College Education:
1) Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study;
2) Associate’s Degree in a focused field of study, such as business, economics, or real estate;
3) Successful completion of 30 college semester credit hours in specified topics;
4) Successful completion of College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)1 exams equivalent to a minimum of 30 semester credit hours in specified subject matter areas; or
5) Any combination of #3 and #4 above that includes all of the topics identified.
6) A LICENSED RESIDENTIAL appraiser who has been licensed for a minimum of 5 years and in good standing for at least 5 years with no disciplinary actions that would affect the individual’s ability to appraise may upgrade to CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL without completing any college coursework.
Online Limitations
Roster
Governing Agency
Good To Know – FAQs about becoming a Certified Residential Appraiser in Delaware
Why become a Certified Residential Appraiser in Delaware?
Because Certified Residential Appraisers do not have a limit on the type of single-family homes or duplexes they can appraise, they have more opportunities with their career. They can appraise luxury homes, historic residences, and other complex residential property.
Delaware Appraiser License: Certified General
Certified General Appraisers hold the highest level of credential. By obtaining this, you are permitted to appraise all properties, including businesses, industrial locations, vacant land, farms, and multi-family properties.
To become a Certified General Appraiser, you will need 304 hours of Qualifying Education (this will include any state-required QE you earned to achieve other appraisal credentials). You will also need a bachelor’s degree and 3,000 hours of real property appraisal experience. At least 50 percent of your hours must be in non-residential work and gained in a period of at least 18 months.
After fulfilling these requirements, you may apply with the state board and gain permission to sit for the Certified General Appraiser exam within the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam.
Delaware Certified General Appraiser (hours) – AQB recommended course order
- Basic Appraisal Principles* – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedure* – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent* – 15 hour
- Supervisor/Trainee Course* – 4 hours
- General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use – 30 hours
- Statistics, Modeling and Finance – 15 hours
- General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 30 hours
- General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach – 30 hours
- General Appraiser Income Approach – 60 hours
- General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies – 30 hours
- Appraisal Subject Matter Electives – 30 hours
*Courses taken to obtain your Trainee Appraiser License
Online Info
Required Education:
304 Hours.
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours.
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours.
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
AQB Supervisory/Trainee Course – 4 hours
General Appraiser Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use – 30 hours.
General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 30 hours.
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach – 30 hours.
General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies – 30 hours.
Statistics, Modeling and Finance – 15 hours.
General Appraiser Income Approach – 60 hours.
Appraisal Subject Matter Electives – 30 hours.
Experience: 3,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in no less than 18 months. A minimum of 1,500 hours of the required experience must be in non-residential appraisal work.
College Education: Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Online Limitations
Roster
Governing Agency
Good To Know – FAQs about becoming a Certified General Appraiser in Delaware
Why become a Certified General Appraiser?
Certified General Appraisers can appraise all types of real property. Having no limitations on your license allows you more opportunities to grow your business, diversify your revenue through different services, and increase your income.
How much do Certified General Appraisers earn in Arizona? Sources:
The average salary for a commercial real estate appraiser is around $116,6941. As we’ve mentioned, it’s important to factor in variables like location, experience, and the amount of hours you work to get a more realistic look at salary.
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