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How to Become an Appraiser in Michigan 

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Michigan Appraiser License: Limited

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

Your journey to become an appraiser begins at the trainee level. In Michigan, appraiser trainees are called Limited Appraisers. As a Limited Appraiser, you’ll work under a Certified Supervisory Appraiser to complete your on-the-job training. Your supervisor will show you how to evaluate properties, conduct market analysis, and produce appraisal reports. 

Here’s an overview of the steps to earn your Limited Appraiser license:  

Step 1: Complete the required education. 

You’ll need to pass 79 hours of Michigan Limited Appraiser education, which includes three AQB Basic Qualifying Education courses and a 4-hour Supervisor/Trainee course: 

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

Step 2: Connect with a Supervisory Appraiser. 

Additionally, you’ll need to find a Certified Supervisory Appraiser and arrange for them to oversee your appraisal training. It’s a good idea to start looking for a supervisor while taking your required pre-licensing education. 

Step 3: Apply for your Limited Appraiser license. 

Finally, apply for your Limited Appraiser credential by submitting the following to the Michigan State Board of Real Estate Appraisers: 

  • Limited Appraiser application form 
  • Education completion certificates 
  • Application fee 
  • Fingerprints for background check 

Important: Double-check all licensing requirements with the Michigan state board. Contact the Michigan State Board of Real Estate Appraisers at 517.241.0199 for more information. 

Michigan Limited Appraiser (79 hours) – AQB recommended course order  

Online Info

A student enrollment agreement is required upon completion of all courses (except non-credit courses). This enrollment agreement can be found in the documents section of each course. Please click on this link for the course catalog: Course Catalog
 

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 Michigan – 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
Roster Process:

Effective 3/29/2023 – Rosters are submitted for licensed students to CE Broker (Michigan’s official CE tracking system) each business day. Unlicensed students – rosters will be emailed to the board.

Students no longer need their education posted to their account to renew. For their renewal they will be asked to check an attestation box, if they have completed their education. Please refer them to their renewal section with the state.

Anyone who completed education prior to 3/29/2023 may self report their own education to CE Broker if they would like it to show on their CE Broker account. If a student is audited or have to do a re-licensure, they will need to provide their certificates upon request of the board.  

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Michigan State Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-72600_72602_72731_72859—,00.html
Phone: 5172419288
Fax: 5173737179
Address: Real Estate Appraisers, Testing and Education Services, Lansing, MI 48909
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FAQs about how to become an appraiser in Michigan 

Once I get my Limited Appraiser license, then what? 

Once you’ve earned the Limited Appraiser credential, you can start working and earning money under your supervisor. In addition to logging your required work experience hours, you must also take additional licensing and certification courses and pass a national exam to become a fully licensed or certified real estate appraiser in the state of Michigan.  

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

You can become a Limited Appraiser in as little as a few weeks. The entire process to become a licensed or certified appraiser can be done in a little over 6–18 months, depending on which license level you decide to pursue. 

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

Can I work part-time as an appraiser in Michigan? 

Yes. While most appraisers choose this as their full-time career, you can also choose to launch a part-time appraisal career if that schedule works best for you. It’s common for new appraisers to keep their existing job while completing their appraisal education and training, then transition to full-time when they’re ready.  

Many appraisers cite the opportunity to have a flexible schedule and be their own boss among the top reasons they enjoy their career.  

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