How to Earn or Upgrade Your Hawaii Appraiser License
Becoming an appraiser (or up leveling your license) in Hawaii comes with certain educational and experience requirements. McKissock Learning provides the necessary courses for your goals, tailored to both newcomers and those reaching for the next level of licensure.
Hawaii Appraiser License: Trainee
How to become an appraiser in hawaii
You’ll start out in the appraisal world as a Trainee. With this credential, you’ll start assessing residential properties, guided by an experienced Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser. It’s a hands-on opportunity to learn the trade while earning income as you go.
To qualify, meet these requirements:
Step 1: Complete 79 hours of required Hawaii appraiser education.
Step 2: Secure a supervisor and ensure the work is appropriate for your supervisor’s licensure level (note: you will both need to take the Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser Course for Hawaii).
Step 3: Complete and submit your application
Step 4: All applicants are required to submit to an FBI fingerprint check through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (“HCJDC”)
What does a Hawaii real estate appraiser do?
As an appraiser, you’ll assess properties, evaluating everything from size and condition to local market trends. Your job? To give an honest, unbiased assessment of a property’s value. You’ll do this by creating reports that compare the properties to similar homes in the area.
Required courses to become an Appraiser Trainee in Hawaii
- Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
- Supervisor/Trainee Course for Hawaii – 4 hours
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As of 1/1/2015, an individual must register with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs as a Trainee before that individual may accumulate experience hours towards licensure or certification.
Required Education:
79 Hours.
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
Supervisor/Trainee Course for Hawaii – 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
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Governing Agency
Good to Know: FAQs for how to become an appraiser in Hawaii
Should I get my Hawaii appraiser license?
Becoming an appraiser in Hawaii can be a wonderful career choice. Since there are low costs and little risk to starting your business, you’ll likely be able to enjoy a flexible schedule and dependable income without worry. Even in a sluggish market, appraisers are consistently needed for tasks like estate settlements or divorce proceedings.
How long does it take to become an appraiser in Hawaii?
Becoming an Appraisal Trainee is simple. You’ll complete your 79 hours of education while finding a Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser to guide you, tackling both steps together if you’d like. You then turn in your application and background check for approval.
Studying shouldn’t be stressful, which is why McKissock provides livestreaming and self-paced courses for flexible learning.
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Hawaii Appraiser License: Licensed
Hawaii state-licensed appraisers evaluate homes with up to four units, farmland worth up to $1,000,000, and simple commercial properties valued under $250,000. They can also handle appraisals for federal transactions. First, they must complete the following:
Step 1: Complete 154 hours (including the 79 Trainee hours) of education.
Step 2: Complete and log 1,000 hours of experience in no less than six months.
Step 3: Pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam
Hawaii Licensed 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
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Required Education:
154 Hours.
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours.
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours.
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
Supervisor/Trainee Course for Hawaii – 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.
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Roster
Governing Agency
Frequently asked questions about your Hawaii appraisal license
Once I have my Hawaii appraiser license, then what?
After becoming a licensed or certified appraiser, you will need to maintain your credential with Continuing Education (CE). In Hawaii this means you must take 28 hours of approved appraiser continuing education courses within your two-year license renewal period, including the 7-hour USPAP course.
Hawaii Appraiser License: Certified Residential
How to become a real estate appraiser in HI: Certified Residential
New appraisers in Hawaii can gain certification as a Certified Residential Appraiser, allowing them to assess a variety of residential properties with 1-4 units, regardless of complexity or value. This certification also extends to evaluating vacant or unimproved land suitable for 1-4 family units. To achieve this certification, follow these steps:
Step 1: Complete 204 hours of required education (including 79 Trainee hours)
Step 2: Complete and log 1,500 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in no fewer than 12 months.
Step 3: Pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam for Certified Residential Appraisers.
You must also 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
Hawaii Certified Residential Appraiser (204 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
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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 Hawaii – 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 in no fewer 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.
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Governing Agency
Good to Know – FAQs to become a Certified Residential Appraiser in Hawaii
Why become a Certified Residential Appraiser in Hawaii
As a Certified Residential Appraiser, you have the power to evaluate a wide range of residential properties, each with up to four units. And here’s the best part – there are no limits on how complex or valuable these properties can be. This means more opportunities for you to earn better on your own terms, with a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
How much do residential appraisers earn in Hawaii?
While salary depends on a variety of factors, including location and experience, the average residential appraiser in Hawaii earns between $51,000 and $70,0001.
Hawaii Appraiser License: Certified General
Having a Certified General Appraiser certification in Hawaii offers versatility; a certification without any limits or restrictions. You will be equipped to evaluate a wide array of properties, including single-family homes, apartments, farmland, factories, and commercial spaces. This opens the door to more appraisal opportunities.
Step 1: Complete 304 hours of required education (with the initial 79 Trainee hours)
Step 2: Complete and log 3,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience within 18 months, including 1,500 hours in non-residential property.
Step 3: Pass the Exam: Successfully pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam for Certified General Appraisers.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is necessary to become a Certified General Appraiser.
Hawaii Certified General Appraiser (304 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
- 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
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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 Hawaii – 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- Frequently asked questions to become a Certified General Appraiser in Hawaii
Do I need a college degree to be a Certified General Appraiser?
Yes, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
How much do Certified General Appraisers earn in Hawaii?
Certified General Appraisers’ median salary in Hawaii is around $120,0002.
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