How to Earn or Upgrade Your Florida Appraiser License
Property appraisers often have a flexible schedule and the potential for greater income control while enjoying the benefits that come from owning their own business. If you’re interested in learning how to become an appraiser in Florida or advancing your current license, McKissock Learning provides the necessary qualifying education and coursework to help you reach your objectives.
Florida Appraiser License: Registered Trainee Appraiser
How to become an appraiser in Florida
The first step to earn your Florida appraiser license is to get your license as a Registered Trainee Appraiser. As a trainee, you’ll work directly under a Certified Supervisory Appraiser who will make sure you get hands-on experience in evaluating properties, researching real estate information, and writing appraisal reports. Before you can apply to be a Registered Trainee Appraiser, you must complete the following steps:
Step 1: Complete the required education
- 100 hours of qualifying Florida appraiser education
- Supervisory/Trainee Appraiser Course
Step 2: Connect with a Supervisory Appraiser
Before you apply for your license, you need to have a Certified Residential or General Appraiser agree to act as your Supervisory Appraiser. They must also take the Supervisory/Trainee Appraiser Course for Florida.
Step 3: Apply for your Trainee License
To apply as a Registered Trainee Appraiser you’ll need to complete the initial application, undergo fingerprinting and a background check, and provide proof of completing the required courses. You’ll also need to pay any licensing and application fees.
What does a Florida property appraiser do?
Appraisers estimate a property’s market value. Typically, they complete a comprehensive physical inspection to note the square footage, quality and condition, and amenities of the property. They also research the local real estate market, including tax records and recently sold comparable properties to determine an accurate valuation. They also write detailed appraisal reports of their findings.
Required courses to become a trainee appraiser in Florida
- Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
- Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (including six hours of Florida Laws and Rules) – 25 hours
- Supervisor/Trainee Course for Florida – 4 hours
Online Info
Effective July 30, 2014, The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board permits Qualifying Education to be completed online.
*Note the examination must be proctored in person or remotely. Bio-metric proctoring is acceptable.
Required Education:
104 Hours:
Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hours)
Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hours)
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
Supervisor/Trainee Course for Florida – 4 hours
Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (25 hours which shall include 6 hours of the Florida Laws and Rules).
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.
61J1-4.001 Qualifying Education (5): students failing the Board approved end-of-course examination must wait at least 30 days from the date of the original examination to take the alternate end-of-course examination. Within one year of the original end-of-course examination, a student may retake the prescribed end-of-course exam a maximum of one time.
Experience: N/A
College Education: N/A
Online Limitations
Roster
Rosters are sent electronically each business day.
Governing Agency
Good to Know: FAQs for how to become an appraiser in Florida
Should I get my Florida appraiser license?
Lenders, property owners, government agencies, and even legal professionals need property appraisals at any given point. Regardless of fluctuations in the real estate market, becoming an appraiser can be a very stable, lucrative career, especially with its lower start-up costs compared to other professions.
How long does it take to become a Florida real estate appraiser?
There’s not a specific time to become a Registered Trainee Appraiser. Because you only need 104 hours of required education, most people can complete it quickly, especially with McKissock’s self-guided, on-demand qualifying education packages. These let you complete courses when and where it’s convenient for you.
We also offer livestreaming courses that let you engage with the instructor, ask questions, and stay on track without getting overwhelmed.
While you compete your courses, we also recommend you use this time to find a supervisory appraiser. Once these steps are done, you can begin the application process and background check. While times vary, getting your Florida appraiser license from the state board usually takes a few weeks.
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Florida Appraiser License: Certified Residential
How to become a real estate appraiser in Florida: Certified Residential
Certified Residential Appraisers can appraise any 1-4 unit residential property without limits. To earn this designation, you need to fulfill the following requirements:
- 200 hours of required education (100 of which was earned to become a Registered Trainee Appraiser)
- 1,500 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in no fewer than 12 months.
- Pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam for Certified Residential Appraisers
- Meet one of the following college education criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field of study
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a focused field of study, such as economics or real estate
- Successfully complete 30 hours of college credit in specified topics
- Complete at least 30 semester units of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations that cover specified topics
- Any combination of college credit or CLEP credit in specified topics
Florida Certified Residential Appraiser (200 hours) – AQB recommended course order
- Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 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 (6 of which must include Florida Laws and Rules)
Online Info
Effective July 30, 2014, The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board permits Qualifying Education to be completed online.
*Note the examination must be proctored in person or remotely. Bio-metric proctoring is acceptable.
Required Education:
204 Hours:
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours.
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours.
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
Supervisor/Trainee Course for Florida – 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 which shall include 6 hours of the Florida Laws and Rules.
61J1-4.001 Qualifying Education (5): students failing the Board approved end-of-course examination must wait at least 30 days from the date of the original examination to take the alternate end-of-course examination. Within one year of the original end-of-course examination, a student may retake the prescribed end-of-course exam a maximum of one time.
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.
Online Limitations
Roster
Rosters are sent electronically each business day.
Governing Agency
Good To Know – FAQs to become a Certified Residential Appraiser in Florida
Why become a Certified Residential Appraiser in Florida
Earning a Certified Residential Appraiser designation opens the door to appraising all types of residential property with four units or less. You can take on a wider variety of assignments to grow your business and don’t need a college degree to do so.
How much do residential appraisers earn in Florida?
While salary depends on several factors, such as location and experience, the average residential appraiser in Florida earns between $48,784 and $66,2191.
Florida Appraiser License: Certified General
How to become a real estate appraiser in FL: Certified General
Certified General Appraisers in Florida don’t have any limits on their license and can appraiser any property, including single family homes, multi-family properties, vacant land, industrial property, and businesses.
To become a Certified General Appraiser, you need to complete 300 hours of required education (this includes the 100 required hours to become a Registered Trainee Appraiser). You will also need 3,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience, 1,500 of which must dedicated to non-residential property. You must also pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam for Certified General Appraisers and hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Florida Certified General Appraiser (300 hours) – AQB recommended course order
- Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hour
- 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 (which must include 6 hours of Florida Laws and Rules
Online Info
Effective July 30, 2014, The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board permits Qualifying Education to be completed online.
*Note the examination must be proctored in person or remotely. Bio-metric proctoring is acceptable.
Required Education:
304 Hours:
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours.
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours.
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
Supervisor/Trainee Course for Florida – 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 which shall include 6 hours of the Florida Laws and Rules).
61J1-4.001 Qualifying Education (5): students failing the Board approved end-of-course examination must wait at least 30 days from the date of the original examination to take the alternate end-of-course examination. Within one year of the original end-of-course examination, a student may retake the prescribed end-of-course exam a maximum of one time.
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
Rosters are sent electronically each business day.
Governing Agency
Good to Know – Frequently asked questions to become a Certified General Appraiser in Florida
Do I need a college degree to be a Certified General Appraiser?
Yes, you will need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
How much do Certified General Appraisers earn in Florida?
Certified General Appraisers’ median salary is around $108,7712
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