How to Become an Appraiser in Ohio – License Requirements
If you want to own your own business, have a more flexible schedule, or have more say in your earning potential, becoming an Ohio real estate appraiser is a great option. And if you’re already an appraiser, upgrading your license can help you diversify and increase your current income and grow your business.
Whether you’re just exploring how to become an appraiser in Ohio or ready to take the next step, McKissock Learning has the qualifying education you need to meet your goals.
Ohio Appraiser License: Reg Assistant
How to become an appraiser in Ohio
If you want to become an appraiser in Ohio, the first step is to become a Trainee, also called a “Registered Appraiser Assistant.” During the trainee stage, you’ll work with a Certified Supervisory Appraiser learning how to evaluate properties, research property information and comparables, and write reports.
Prior to gaining your Registered Appraiser Assistant license, you will need to take the following steps.
Step 1: Complete the required education which includes:
- Complete 75 hours of qualifying Ohio appraiser education
- Complete the 3-hour Ohio Fair Housing Course
- Complete a 4-hour Appraiser Trainee/Supervisory Appraiser Course
Step 2: Find a supervisory appraiser to provide guidance through your training process. Your search for a supervisor can begin while you are completing your education to ensure you have one lined up.
Step3: Once you’ve completed the steps above, you can submit your application to become a Registered Appraiser Assistant. All applicants must also complete and pass a criminal background check as part of their application process.
After you receive your credentials, you can begin working with your supervisor to gain experience and hands-on learning while earning income.
What does an Ohio real estate appraiser do?
An appraiser determines the value of the property by performing a comprehensive on-site inspection, including the condition of the interior and exterior, amenities, lot size, property square footage, and other property-specific details. However, the on-site inspection is only a portion of the project. An appraiser also conducts research into the current real estate market and comparable local properties to provide the most accurate value. Once they have their on-site inspection and off-site research complete, they’ll use the information to draft their appraisal report.
Ohio Registered Appraiser Assistant (Trainee) – 82 hours & AQB recommended course order
- Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
- Ohio Fair Housing Course – 3 hours
- AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course – 4 hours
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Required Education:
82 Hours
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
Ohio Fair Housing Course – 3 hours
AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course – 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
Roster
Governing Agency
Good to know – Frequently asked questions about Ohio real estate appraisers
Should I become an appraiser in Ohio?
Ohio real estate appraisers have the opportunity to build a successful, stable career. Even when the market is in a downturn, appraisers are still necessary to provide valuations during estate planning, divorces, or tax assessments.
How long does it take to become an Ohio real estate appraiser?
Becoming a Registered Appraiser Assistant is a quick process, especially compared to other career paths. You don’t need any college education to become a registered assistant – you just need to complete 82 hours of education.
With McKissock’s on-demand, self-paced courses, you can complete your QE on a timeline that works best for you. We also have livestreaming courses that can help you move through the information more quickly while allowing you to ask questions and engage with the instructor.
While you complete your education, you can start connecting with a supervisory appraiser. From there, you can begin the application process and background check, which typically only takes a few weeks, though it can vary.
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Ohio Appraiser License: Licensed Residential
How to become a Licensed Residential Appraiser in Ohio
If you are ready to move from being a Registered Assistant Appraiser to a Licensed Residential Appraiser where you can work on your own and have your own business, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
- Complete all the requirements to become a Registered Assistant
- Complete 75 additional hours of qualifying education
- Gain 1,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in six months or longer
- Pass the Licensed Residential Appraiser Exam within the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam
Once I am a Licensed Residential Appraiser, then what?
Once you complete the requirements listed above and obtain your license, you can begin appraising properties without a supervisor. You can even start your own appraisal business! However, Licensed Residential Appraisers in Ohio are limited in their scope to the following:
- Non-complex 1-4 residential units with a transactional value of less than $1 million
- Complex 1-4 residential units with a transaction value less than $400,000
- Vacant or unimproved land for which the highest and best use is for 1-4 family purposes
Also, once you have your license, you will need to maintain it with continuing education (CE). Ohio real estate appraisers must complete 14 hours of CE credits each year. You must also complete the 7-hour USPAP Update course every two years (these hours will go toward the 14 required hours).
Ohio Licensed Residential Appraiser: 157 hours
- Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
- Ohio Fair Housing Course – 3 hours
- AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course – 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
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Required Education:
157 Hours
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours.
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours.
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
Ohio Fair Housing Course – 3 hours
AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course – 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.
Online Limitations
Roster
Governing Agency
Good to know: FAQs for Licensed Residential Appraisers in Ohio
Do I need to go from Registered Assistant Appraiser to Licensed Residential Appraiser?
Yes and no. You need to be a Registered Assistant Appraiser no matter what licensing or certification level you’re seeking. But from there, you can go one step at a time to build your certifications, or you can also simply continue with your qualifying education and experience to skip the Licensed Residential Appraiser and go straight to becoming a Certified Residential Appraiser or Certified General Appraiser.
Both certifications do require more education and experience, as well as college education. Also, you will have to pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam that coordinates with your desired licensing or certification level.
How much do Ohio real estate appraisers make?
The average residential appraiser in Ohio earns between $50,264 and $68,2351. However, several factors determine your income, including:
- Licensing: A Registered Assistant Appraiser is going to make significantly less than a Licensed or Certified Residential Appraiser.
- Location: Appraisers in higher-population areas are likely to earn more because there is a larger client base.
- Experience: An Ohio real estate appraiser who is just starting out may not have the diverse income streams or network that an experienced appraiser would have, which can reduce their earning potential.
Ohio Appraiser License: Certified Residential
Ohio Appraiser License: Certified Residential
A Certified Residential Appraiser in Ohio is permitted to appraise 1-4 unit residential properties without regard to transaction value or complexity as well as vacant or unimproved land for which the highest and best use is for 1-4 family purposes.
Total Hours Required: 207 (125 required hours on top of Trainee QE)
To complete your licensure, you must complete the Qualifying Education requirements, gain at least 1,500 hours of experience, and pass the National Uniformed Licensing and Certification Examination for Certified Residential Appraisers.
Ohio Certified Residential Appraiser (207 hours) – AQB recommended course order
- Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
- Ohio Fair Housing Course – 3 hours
- AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course – 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
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Required Education:
207
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours.
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours.
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
Ohio Fair Housing Course – 3 hours
AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course – 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 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.
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.
Online Limitations
Roster
Governing Agency
Good To Know- Frequently Asked Questions to become a Certified Residential Appraiser in Ohio
Why become a Certified Residential Appraiser in Ohio?
Becoming a Certified Residential Appraiser means you have fewer limitations on your license, which means you have more opportunities to take on jobs, including luxury properties, rural residential properties, and other, more complex properties. This increases your earning potential and helps you grow your appraisal business more quickly.
Ohio Appraiser License: Certified General
In Ohio, Certified General Appraisers are permitted to appraise all types of property including single-family homes and multi-family properties, vacant land, farms, and commercial property.
Total Hours Required: 307 (225 additional hours following trainee hours)
To complete your licensure, you must pass the National Uniformed Licensing and Certification Examination for Certified General Appraisers and gain a minimum of 3,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience, 1,500 of which must be non-residential property.
Ohio Certified General Appraisers must also have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college.
Ohio Certified General Appraiser (307 hours) – AQB recommended course order
- Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
- Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
- National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hour
- Ohio Fair Housing Course
- 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
Online Info
Required Education:
307
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours.
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours.
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
Ohio Fair Housing Course – 3 hours
AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course – 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 Ohio
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 Ohio?
Certified General Appraisers’ median salary is around $126,0941