How long does it take to become a certified appraiser?

It depends on the credential. Certified Residential requires 200 hours of qualifying education plus 1,500 hours of experience over no fewer than 12 months; Certified General requires 300 hours plus 3,000 hours of experience over no fewer than 18 months, including at least 1,500 non-residential hours. After education and experience, you must pass the national exam for the level. Most candidates complete the full process in roughly one to two years.

It depends on the credential level and how quickly you log hours. Delaware requires certified residential applicants to document 1,500 experience hours over at least 12 months, and certified general applicants 3,000 hours over at least 18 months, including 1,500 non-residential hours. Before applying by examination you must also finish the qualifying education hours (200 for certified residential, 300 for certified general), meet the degree requirement, and pass the exam.

Becoming a certified appraiser in DC takes at least a year of supervised experience after your education. Certified Residential requires 1,500 hours of experience in no fewer than 12 months, while Certified General requires 3,000 hours in no fewer than 18 months, including at least 1,500 hours of non-residential work. You must also complete 200 hours (Certified Residential) or 300 hours (Certified General) of qualifying education and pass the national exam.

Becoming a certified appraiser in Hawaii takes at least 1 to 2 years of supervised experience after you register as an appraiser trainee. Certified Residential requires 1,500 hours of experience in no fewer than 12 months, and Certified General requires 3,000 hours in no fewer than 18 months. The Hawaii Real Estate Appraiser Advisory Committee counts experience from your trainee registration date, not the date you were hired or began employment.