How hard is the certified residential appraiser exam?

The Certified Residential exam sets a concrete bar: 125 questions, of which 110 are scored, in a four-hour session, with a scaled score of 75 out of 110 required to pass. The exam is structured in two sections with an optional 30-minute break, and candidates cannot return to the first section afterward. Candidates who fail receive a numeric score and diagnostic information, and they may reserve a retake after a 24-hour wait.

Difficulty varies by candidate, but the Georgia Certified Residential exam allows 4 hours for 110 scored questions, and PSI Services charges a $175 examination fee. To qualify, you must document 1,500 hours of experience earned over at least 12 months through a notarized Affidavit of Experience and an Appraisal Experience Log. There is no penalty for guessing, and you must apply for the classification within 12 months of passing.

The Certified Residential appraiser exam is a 4-hour test with 110 scored questions plus 15 unscored pretest questions. Passing requires a scaled score of 75 on the 0 to 110 scale, and education and experience must be complete before you sit for it. Candidates who fail receive a numeric score with diagnostics and may schedule a retake 24 hours later.

The National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination for Certified Residential has 110 scored questions plus 15 pretest questions, with a 4-hour time limit. Passing requires a scaled score of 75 on a 0-110 scale; candidates who fail receive a numeric score and diagnostic information. Before you can sit for the exam, the Maine Board must review and approve your appraisal samples and issue an Authorization to Test Card, and you then register with the Board's exam provider, Pearson VUE.

The Uniform State Certified Residential Appraiser Examination in North Dakota is a 4-hour test with 110 scored questions plus 15 non-scored questions, and passing requires a scaled score of at least 75 on a 0-110 scale. PSI administers the exam at test sites in Bismarck, Minot, Grand Forks, and Fargo. You must complete your education and experience before sitting for the exam, and a passing result stays valid for 24 months.

The South Dakota Certified Residential exam contains 110 scored questions plus 15 non-scored questions, with 4 hours to finish. A minimum scaled score of 75 on a 0-110 scale is required to pass, and USPAP is the largest content domain at 18% of the exam. You receive your score report immediately after completing the exam.

The Certified Residential exam has 110 scored questions plus 15 pretest questions, with 4 hours to finish. Passing takes a scaled score of 75 on the 0-to-110 scale set by the Appraiser Qualifications Board; candidates who fail must wait 24 hours before booking a retake. Before taking it in West Virginia, you must complete 200 hours of qualifying education and 1,500 hours of experience over at least 12 months.