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How to Become an Appraiser in Maine

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Maine Appraiser License: Trainee 

Total Hours Required: 79 hrs
Mandatory Hours: —
Elective Hours: —
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How to become an appraiser in Maine

The first step for how to become an appraiser in Maine is to get your Trainee Real Property Appraiser license. As a Trainee Appraiser, you’ll work under the direct supervision of a Certified Supervisory Appraiser for at least 6 months to gain the work experience you need to become fully licensed or certified. Your supervisor will show you how to inspect properties, analyze market trends, and develop appraisal reports.  

Here’s an overview of the steps you’ll need to take to become a Trainee:  

Step 1: Complete the required education. 

You must pass 79 hours of Maine trainee appraiser education, which includes three Basic Qualifying Education courses plus a mandatory Supervisor/Trainee course: 

  • Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hours) 
  • Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hours) 
  • 15-Hour National USPAP Course (15 hours) 
  • Supervisor/Trainee Course for Maine (4 hours) 

Step 2: Arrange to work with a Supervisory Appraiser. 

You’ll need to find a Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser to work with to log your experience hours. It’s a good idea to begin looking for a supervisor while taking the required classes to become a Trainee.  

Step 3: Apply for your Trainee license. 

To apply for your Trainee Appraiser license, submit the following to the Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers: 

  • Appraiser Trainee license application 
  • Education completion certificates 
  • Application fee 
  • Fingerprints for background check 

Important: Double-check all licensing requirements with your state board. For additional info, contact the Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers at 207.624.8522. 

Once you have your Trainee Appraiser license, then what? 

As soon as you receive your Trainee license, you can begin working and earning money under your supervisor. In addition to logging your required appraisal experience, you must also complete additional qualifying education (QE) and pass the national appraisal exam to become a fully licensed or certified appraiser in Maine.  

You’ll need to work under a supervisor for a minimum of 6–18 months before you’ll be eligible to apply for your Licensed Residential, Certified Residential, or Certified General Real Property Appraiser license.  

Then, you can begin to work as an independent appraiser (no supervision required). While many appraisers choose to work for themselves, you may also take a salaried position at a bank, government agency, or large appraisal firm. 

Go to the “Licensed Residential,” “Certified Residential,” and “Certified General” tabs at the top of the page to view the requirements for each license level. 

Maine Trainee Appraiser (79 hours) – AQB recommended course order  

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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 Maine – 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

No online limitations.

Roster

Roster Required: yes

Governing Agency

Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Website: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/appraisers/index.html
Phone: 2076248603
Fax: 2076248637
Address: 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
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FAQs about how to become an appraiser in Maine 

How long does it take to become an appraiser in Maine? 

The first step—becoming a Trainee Appraiser—can be completed in just a few weeks. Once you’ve earned the Trainee credential, you can start working and earning money under a Certified Supervisory Appraiser. The entire process to become a fully licensed or certified appraiser can be completed in a little over 6–18 months, depending on the license level you wish to attain. 

Which Maine appraisal license requires the least schooling? 

The Licensed Residential appraisal license requires the least amount of education and experience. To become a Licensed Residential Appraiser in Maine, you do not need any college education, and the number of appraisal education hours required to qualify for this credential is lower compared to the other two license levels (Certified Residential and Certified General). The amount of required on-the-job training is also lower. 

Navigate to the “Licensed Residential” tab at the top of this page for more information. 

What is the highest level of appraiser in Maine? 

The highest level of real estate appraiser is Certified General. Also known as commercial appraisers, Certified General Appraisers are permitted to appraise any real property in the state of Maine. 

Navigate to the “Certified General” tab at the top of this page for more information. 

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