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- 30-Hour Illinois Basic Appraisal Principles Course
- 30-Hour Illinois Basic Appraisal Procedures Course
- 15-Hour Illinois 2024 USPAP Equivalency Course
- 8-Hour Illinois Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course
- 4-Hour Illinois Supervisory Appraiser and Trainee Appraiser Course
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- 30-Hour Illinois Basic Appraisal Principles Course
- 30-Hour Illinois Basic Appraisal Procedures Course
- 15-Hour Illinois 2024 USPAP Equivalency Course
- 8-Hour Illinois Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course
- 4-Hour Illinois Supervisory Appraiser and Trainee Appraiser Course
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Steps to Become an Appraiser in Illinois
Your path to becoming a licensed appraiser in Illinois starts with completing your Trainee Appraiser education. This foundational step prepares you to gain real world experience under the guidance of a certified supervisory appraiser. Our state approved online courses are designed to help you confidently meet Illinois and AQB qualifying education requirements while giving you the flexibility to learn on your schedule.
To become an Illinois Trainee Appraiser, you must:
- Complete 87 hours of qualifying education
- Apply for a license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Find a certified supervisory appraiser
- Complete the required experience hours
- Upgrade your license level as you gain experience
Our course packages are designed to help you complete the first step quickly, conveniently, and affordably.
Regulatory Information
Our Illinois appraisal courses are:
- Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - Division of Real Estate. Approved Education Provider #555.000230
- Compliant with criteria established by The Appraisal Foundation's Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB)
- Approved through CAP (Course Approval Program) and IDECC (International Distance Education Certification Center)
Students will receive an electronic certificate of completion for each course. The state does not require schools to report course completions; please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion.
Commonly Asked Questions on Getting Licensed in Illinois
Yes, our courses are approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and meet the criteria established by The Appraisal Foundation.
You'll need to complete the Supervisor/Trainee course before you can begin logging experience hours under a supervising appraiser. We encourage you to complete it right away with your other courses.
Effective January 1, 2026 you must complete 87 hours of qualifying education to become a Trainee Appraiser in Illinois. This includes: 30-hour Basic Appraisal Principles 30-hour Basic Appraisal Procedures 15-hour National USPAP or USPAP Equivalency Course 8-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course 4-hour Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course
Yes, there is a timed, proctored final exam at the end of each course. You must complete each exam with a minimum score of 70% in order to pass the course. You will have up to 4 attempts to pass the final exam. Additionally, each course includes quizzes and assessments throughout to ensure comprehension.
The time it takes to become an appraiser in Illinois depends on your career goals and how quickly you complete your education and experience requirements. Many students can complete the required Trainee Appraiser qualifying education in just a few weeks or months using flexible online courses. After completing your coursework, you must apply for licensure through the state and begin working under a certified supervisory appraiser to gain experience hours. Advancing to a Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser license typically takes one to two years, depending on how quickly you complete the required appraisal experience hours. In addition to meeting experience requirements, applicants must also pass the applicable Illinois appraisal licensing examination before achieving certified status. For more information about Illinois appraisal licensing exams, visit PSI Illinois Real Estate Appraiser Examination Information. Our flexible online appraisal courses allow you to complete your qualifying education on your schedule, from anywhere, so you can start your appraisal career with confidence and convenience.
A career in real estate appraisal can offer flexibility, long term earning potential, and lower startup costs compared to many other professions. Real estate appraisers provide objective, unbiased opinions of a property’s market value by evaluating factors such as square footage, condition, quality, amenities, and comparable market data. Appraisers inspect properties, research local market trends, and prepare detailed valuation reports used in mortgage lending, estate planning, tax appeals, divorce proceedings, and other real estate related matters. Many Illinois appraisers enjoy the ability to build an independent career with flexible schedules and opportunities for growth as they gain experience and advance their license level.