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You’re ready to start your appraisal career, but navigating state requirements can be complicated.
We believe there should be an easy and clear path to getting your appraisal license. Launch your career with personalized support and guidance every step of the way.
Don’t just become an appraiser.
Become a world-class appraiser.
Choose the education plan that best fits your needs.
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Access all the online courses you need, plus advanced professional development tools and resources.
Livestream Package
Enjoy all the perks of a classroom, but from your living room or home office.
Self-paced Online Package
Complete courses on your own time at your own pace.
All three plans include:
Gain access to state-required courses and get your appraisal license.
Become an Appraiser in 3 Steps
There are three steps to becoming an appraiser: education, license application, and on-the-job training. Required hours and apprenticeship time vary by state; check your state’s specific license requirements for full details.
Education Requirements for Appraiser Trainees
Complete pre-licensing courses
Before becoming an appraiser, most states require that you first become an appraiser trainee (also known as “apprentice appraisers” or “registered appraisers”).
To become a trainee, you must complete and pass 75 hours* of basic appraisal qualifying education (3 courses):
1) Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hours)
2) Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hours)
3) National USPAP Course (15 hours)
No experience is required to begin pre-licensing courses. In most states, you can complete courses online at your own pace with McKissock.
*Note that in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, and Wisconsin, you are required to take more than 75 hours of qualifying education courses for your initial license.
Apply for your trainee license
Once you’ve completed your coursework, prepare to apply for your trainee license. Here’s how:
1) Submit your application and fees to the state board
2) Submit your fingerprints and background check information
3) Receive your license from your state’s board
Steps and license levels vary from state to state. Contact your state appraisal board for specific state information or click on the state dropdown below.
Begin working under a certified appraisal supervisor
The final step is training with a certified appraiser supervisor. Through this expert, you’ll learn the business and grow your understanding of the appraisal process.
The supervisor and trainee must document any completed work. A state regulatory board will review upon submission. The number of required experience hours varies by state; check your state’s licensing requirements to learn yours.
We believe you deserve the best start in your new profession.
McKissock has launched the careers of more appraisers than any other provider.
Being able to take classes online works perfectly with my busy lifestyle. The courses are excellent, the accompanying videos make the lessons very clear, and the real world examples are helpful. These classes refresh my memory on important appraisal rules. I have the peace of mind in knowing that my work is up-to-date with changing regulations.
- Elizabeth S., APPRAISAL,
Because I work on a variety of assignments, McKissock’s new class material has been very helpful to me. No one wants to take the same course material every two years.
- Lara D., APPRAISAL,
I have been utilizing McKissock for continuing education for many years with both live classroom and website classes. I consistently find McKissock to provide professional instructors with great knowledge of the requirements and everyday pitfalls of our industry. They always provide a wide variety of courses that apply to my needs and have greatly increased my potential for taking on many different types of appraisal assignments with the confidence and experience required to complete a credible report.
- James Y., APPRAISAL,