Certified General Real Property Appraiser

What can I appraise as a Certified General Real Property Appraiser?

You’ll be able to appraise residential and commercial properties.

What steps do I need to take?

Step 1: You must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and then complete 300* hours of qualifying education.

• Trainee Real Property Appraiser License or Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser or qualifying education (at least 75 hours)
• Real Estate Finance, Statistics, and Valuation Modeling (15 Hours)
• General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use (30 Hours)
• General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach (30 Hours)
• General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (30 Hours)
• General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 1 (30 Hours)
• General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 2 (30 Hours)
• General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies (30 Hours)
• Electives (30 hours)

OR

• Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser or qualifying education (at least 200* hours)
• General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use (30 Hours)
• General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach (30 Hours)
• General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (30 Hours)
• General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 1 (30 Hours)
• General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 2 (30 Hours)
• General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies (30 Hours)

*Check with your state to see if additional courses (or criteria) are necessary.

Step 2: Complete 3,000 hours of experience under a supervisor. Be sure to consider our PAREA alternative for gaining your experience.

Step 3: Pass the National Certified General Real Property Appraiser Exam.

Step 4: Pass a background check.

Step 5: Submit your application and fees to your state board.