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How to Become an Appraiser in Nebraska 

Considering a career in real estate appraisal? This profession offers many benefits, including the opportunity to earn a good living, have a flexible schedule, and do challenging work. Do you want to know how to become an appraiser in Nebraska, or how to upgrade your credential? No matter where you’re at along your career path, McKissock Learning offers the appraisal courses and support you need to achieve your goals. 

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Nebraska Appraiser License: Trainee

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

Your path to becoming a real property appraiser in Nebraska begins as a Trainee Appraiser. As a Trainee, you’ll work under a Certified Supervisory Appraiser to gain valuable on-the-job experience. Your supervisor will guide you through your first appraisal assignments and oversee your work as you practice inspecting properties, conducting market research, and writing appraisal reports.  

Here are the steps you’ll need to take to become a Trainee Appraiser in Nebraska:  

Step 1: Complete the required education. 

You’ll need to pass 79 hours of Nebraska Trainee Appraiser education, including three AQB basic qualifying education courses and a Supervisor/Trainee course: 

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

Alternatively: All or part of these course requirements may be satisfied by holding a degree in Real Estate from an accredited college or university with AQB-approved curriculum. 

Step 2: Connect with a supervisor. 

You must find a Certified Supervisory Appraiser who will agree to oversee your on-the-job training during your stint as a Trainee. It’s a good idea to start looking for a supervisor while completing the required education in Step 1.  

Step 3: Apply for your Trainee credential. 

Apply for the Trainee Appraiser credential with the Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board (NRPAB). Your application package should include the following: 

  • Trainee Real Property Appraiser Credential Application Form 
  • Supervisory Real Property Appraiser Registration Form 
  • Qualifying education completion certificates and/or official college transcripts 
  • Fingerprints for background check 
  • Passport-style photo 
  • Application fee 

Important: Verify all requirements with the Nebraska credentialing board. For more information, contact the Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board at 402.471.9015. 

After you become a Trainee Appraiser, what’s next? 

Once you’ve earned the Trainee credential, you can start working under your Supervisory Appraiser to log your required appraisal experience. On top of that, you must also complete additional licensing and certification courses and then pass a national exam to become a Licensed Residential, Certified Residential, or Certified General Real Property Appraiser in Nebraska. 

Once you are fully licensed or certified, you can begin performing appraisals independently (without a supervisor). You may choose to start your own appraisal business so that you can be your own boss and control your schedule. Alternatively, you may take a full-time salaried position at a government agency, bank, or large appraisal firm. 

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

Nebraska 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 Nebraska – 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

Nebraska Real Estate Appraiser Board
Website: https://appraiser.ne.gov/
Phone: 4024719015
Fax: 4024719017
Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, 5th floor, Lincoln, NE 68509
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FAQs about how to become an appraiser in Nebraska 

How old do you have to be to become an appraiser in Nebraska? 

You must be at least 19 years old to become a real property appraiser in the state of Nebraska. This includes becoming a Trainee Appraiser, which is the entry-level credential. 

How much do Trainee Appraisers make?  

The average annual income for Trainee Appraisers across the United States is $53,218, according to McKissock’s 2023 Appraisal Salary Guide. When you become a fully licensed or certified real property appraiser, you can expect your annual income to increase. 

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

Yes. Many people choose a real estate appraisal career because of its flexibility. While most appraisers do this as a full-time career, you can also appraise properties part-time or do it as a side-hustle. It’s common for new appraisers to work part-time while completing their education and training, then scale up to full-time when they’re ready. 

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