Department of Labor & Industry - Business Standards

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LICENSED APPRAISER
CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER
CERTIFIED GENERAL APPRAISER
MENTOR
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CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER
CERTIFIED GENERAL APPRAISER

Must have completed 90 hours of pre-approved education, including the 15 hour National USPAP course and 15 hours of report writing. Applicants must demonstrate that their education involves coverage of all topics listed below with particular emphasis on the appraisal of one- to four-unit residential properties:

(a) influences on real estate value;
(b) legal considerations in appraisal;
(c) types of value;
(d) economic principles;
(e) real estate markets and analysis;
(f) evaluation process;
(g) property description;
(h) highest and best use analysis;
(i) appraisal statistical concepts/methods;
(j) sales comparison approach;
(k) site value;
(l) cost approach;
(m) income approach:

(i) gross rent multiplier;
(ii) estimation of income and expenses;
(iii) operating expense ratios;

(n) evaluation of partial interests;
(o) appraisal standards and ethics;
(p) types of misconduct for which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a licensed real estate appraiser, as set forth by statute.

Core education courses must be at least 15 hours with an examination to obtain credit. An approved course list is available from the Board office. YOU must contact the providers of educational courses as to the time, location, and cost of the educational course you are interested in obtaining. Education that is not shown on the pre-approved list may be reviewed by the Board for approval on an individual basis. Certificates of attendance must be submitted with your application. If a college course will be used for credit, your college transcript must be submitted.

Must have completed 2000 hours of appraisal experience over a period of not less than 18 months. The experience log must be filled out in detail and you must log each appraisal.

Must have passed the real estate appraisers examination with a score of 75%

Contact Applied Measurement Professionals to register for the examination and with any questions or concerns you may have.

Upon every other renewal, licensees shall provide evidence to the board of having completed at least 28 hours of instruction in courses or seminars approved by the board, including the 7 hours National USAP update course.

All information and/or documentation is required at least 45 days in advance of the next scheduled board meeting date. An application will not be reviewed until all materials are received and accepted.

Must have completed 120 hours of pre-approved education, including the 15 hour National USPAP course and 15 hours of report writing. In addition to the topics listed under license appraiser, applicants shall demonstrate that their education involved coverage of narrative report writing and direct capitalization within the income approach. The education for this certification shall place particular emphasis on the appraisal of one- to four-unit residential properties.

Core education courses must be at least 15 hours with an examination to obtain credit. An approved course list is available from the Board office. YOU must contact the providers of educational courses as to the time, location, and cost of the educational course you are interested in obtaining. Education that is not shown on the pre-approved list may be reviewed by the Board for approval on an individual basis. Certificates of attendance must be submitted with your application. If a college course will be used for credit, your college transcript must be submitted.

Must have completed 2500 hours of appraisal experience over a period of not less than 24 months. The hours may be treated as cumulative in order to achieve the necessary 2500 hours of appraisal experience. The experience log must be filled out in detail and you must log each appraisal.

Must have passed the real estate appraisers examination with a score of 77%

Contact Applied Measurement Professionals to register for the examination and with any questions or concerns you may have.

Upon every other renewal, licensees shall provide evidence to the board of having completed at least 28 hours of instruction in courses or seminars approved by the board, including the 7 hours National USAP update course.

All information and/or documentation is required at least 45 days in advance of the next scheduled board meeting date. An application will not be reviewed until all materials are received and approved.

Must have completed 180 hours of pre-approved education, including the 15 hour National USPAP course and 15 hours of report writing. In addition to the topics listed under licensed appraiser and certified residential appraiser, applicants shall demonstrate that the education included:

(a) narrative report writing; and
(b) income approach, including the following:

(i) addressing estimation of income and expenses;
(ii) operating statement ratios;
(iii) direct capitalization;
(iv) cash flow estimates;
(v) measures of cash flow; and
(vi) discounted cash flow analysis.

The education for certification as a certified general real estate appraiser shall place particular emphasis on the appraisal of nonresidential properties. Core education courses must be at least 15 hours with an examination to obtain credit. An approved course list is available from the Board office. YOU must contact the providers of educational courses as to the time, location, and cost of the educational course you are interested in obtaining. Education that is not shown on the pre-approved list may be reviewed by the Board for approval on an individual basis. Certificates of attendance must be submitted with your application. If a college course will be used for credit, your college transcript must be submitted.

Must have completed 3000 hours of appraisal experience over a period of not less than 30 months of which at least 1500 hours must be in nonresidential appraisal work. The hours may be treated as cumulative in order to achieve the necessary 3000 hours of appraisal experience. The experience log must be filled out in detail and you must log each appraisal.

Must have passed the real estate appraisers examination with a score of 79%

Contact Applied Measurement Professionals to register for the examination and with any questions or concerns you may have.

Upon every other renewal, licensees shall provide evidence to the board of having completed at least 28 hours of instruction in courses or seminars approved by the board, including the 7 hours National USAP update course.

All information and/or documentation is required at least 45 days in advance of the next scheduled board meeting date. An application will not be reviewed until all materials are received and accepted.

An original letter of good standing or license history from your domicile state. A copy of the contract for the assignment. Consent to service form completed

Must have completed 120 hours of pre-approved education, 15 hours of which must cover the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and 15 hours of report writing. Applicants must demonstrate that their education involves coverage of all topics listed below. In addition to the topics listed, applicants shall demonstrate that their education involved coverage of narrative report writing and direct capitalization within the income approach. The education for this certification shall place particular emphasis on the appraisal of one- to four-unit residential properties.

(a) influences on real estate value;
(b) legal considerations in appraisal;
(c) types of value;
(d) economic principles;
(e) real estate markets and analysis;
(f) evaluation process;
(g) property description;
(h) highest and best use analysis;
(i) appraisal statistical concepts/methods;
(j) sales comparison approach;
(k) site value;
(l) cost approach;
(m) income approach:

(i) gross rent multiplier;
(ii) estimation of income and expenses;
(iii) operating expense ratios;

(n) evaluation of partial interests;
(o) appraisal standards and ethics;
(p) types of misconduct for which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a licensed real estate appraiser, as set forth by statute.

Must have completed 2500 hours of appraisal experience over a period of not less than 24 months. The hours may be treated as cumulative in order to achieve the necessary 2500 hours of appraisal experience.

Must have passed the real estate appraisers examination with a score of 77%

Contact Applied Measurement Professionals to register for the examination and with any questions or concerns you may have.

The following information and/or documentation is required at least 45 days in advance of the next scheduled board meeting date. An application will not be reviewed until all materials are received and accepted.

Completed application signed by the applicant with the signature acknowledged before a notary public and fees.

Education log and certificates of completion*

Experience log*

Examination results*

* The applicant shall submit original or certified documents in support of the application. The board may permit such documents to be withdrawn upon substitution of a true copy.

The board shall review fully completed applications for compliance with board law and rules and shall notify the applicant in writing of the results of the evaluation of the application. The board may request such additional information or clarification of information provided in the application as it deems reasonably necessary. Incomplete applications shall be returned to the applicant with a statement regarding incomplete portions.

Must have completed 180 hours of pre-approved education, 15 hours of which must cover the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and 15 hours of report writing. In addition to the topics listed above, applicants shall demonstrate that the education included:

(a) narrative report writing; and
(b) income approach, including the following:

(I) addressing estimation of income and expenses;
(ii) operating statement ratios;
(iii) direct capitalization;
(iv) cash flow estimates;
(v) measures of cash flow; and
(vi) discounted cash flow analysis.

The education for certification as a certified general real estate appraiser shall place particular emphasis on the appraisal of nonresidential properties.

Must have completed 3000 hours of appraisal experience over a period of not less than 30 months of which at least 1500 hours must be in nonresidential appraisal work. The hours may be treated as cumulative in order to achieve the necessary 3000 hours of appraisal experience.

Must have passed the real estate appraisers examination with a score of 79%

Contact Applied Measurement Professionals to register for the examination and with any questions or concerns you may have.

The following information and/or documentation is required at least 45 days in advance of the next scheduled board meeting date. An application will not be reviewed until all materials are received and approved.

Completed application signed by the applicant with the signature acknowledged before a notary public and fees.

Education log and certificates of completion*

Experience log*

Examination results*

* The applicant shall submit original or certified documents in support of the application. The board may permit such documents to be withdrawn upon substitution of a true copy.

The board shall review fully completed applications for compliance with board law and rules and shall notify the applicant in writing of the results of the evaluation of the application. The board may request such additional information or clarification of information provided in the application as it deems reasonably necessary. Incomplete applications shall be returned to the applicant with a statement regarding incomplete portions.

Must have completed 180 hours of pre-approved education, 15 hours of which must cover the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and 15 hours of report writing. In addition to the topics listed above, applicants shall demonstrate that the education included:

(a) narrative report writing; and
(b) income approach, including the following:

(I) addressing estimation of income and expenses;
(ii) operating statement ratios;
(iii) direct capitalization;
(iv) cash flow estimates;
(v) measures of cash flow; and
(vi) discounted cash flow analysis.

The education for certification as a certified general real estate appraiser shall place particular emphasis on the appraisal of nonresidential properties.

Must have completed 3000 hours of appraisal experience over a period of not less than 30 months of which at least 1500 hours must be in nonresidential appraisal work. The hours may be treated as cumulative in order to achieve the necessary 3000 hours of appraisal experience.

Must have passed the real estate appraisers examination with a score of 79%

Contact Applied Measurement Professionals to register for the examination and with any questions or concerns you may have.

The following information and/or documentation is required at least 45 days in advance of the next scheduled board meeting date. An application will not be reviewed until all materials are received and approved.

Completed application signed by the applicant with the signature acknowledged before a notary public and fees.

Education log and certificates of completion*

Experience log*

Examination results*

* The applicant shall submit original or certified documents in support of the application. The board may permit such documents to be withdrawn upon substitution of a true copy.

The board shall review fully completed applications for compliance with board law and rules and shall notify the applicant in writing of the results of the evaluation of the application. The board may request such additional information or clarification of information provided in the application as it deems reasonably necessary. Incomplete applications shall be returned to the applicant with a statement regarding incomplete portions.

Must have completed 90 hours of pre-approved education, 15 hours of which must cover the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and 15 hours of report writing. Applicants must demonstrate that their education involves coverage of all topics listed below with particular emphasis on the appraisal of one- to four-unit residential properties:

(a) influences on real estate value;
(b) legal considerations in appraisal;
(c) types of value;
(d) economic principles;
(e) real estate markets and analysis;
(f) evaluation process;
(g) property description;
(h) highest and best use analysis;
(I) appraisal statistical concepts/methods;
(j) sales comparison approach;
(k) site value;
(l) cost approach;
(m) income approach:

(I) gross rent multiplier;
(ii) estimation of income and expenses;
(iii) operating expense ratios;

(n) evaluation of partial interests;
(o) appraisal standards and ethics;
(p) types of misconduct for which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a licensed real estate appraiser, as set forth by statute.

Core education courses must be at least 15 hours with an examination to obtain credit. An approved course list is available from the Board office. YOU must contact the providers of educational courses as to the time, location, and cost of the educational course you are interested in obtaining. Education that is not shown on the pre-approved list may be reviewed by the Board for approval on an individual basis. Certificates of attendance must be submitted with your application. If a college course will be used for credit, your college transcript must be submitted.

Must have completed 2000 hours of appraisal experience over a period of not less than 18 months. The experience log must be filled out in detail and you must log each appraisal.

Must have passed the real estate appraisers examination with a score of 75%

Contact Applied Measurement Professionals to register for the examination and with any questions or concerns you may have.

Upon every other renewal, licensees shall provide evidence to the board of having completed at least 28 hours of instruction in courses or seminars approved by the board, at least 7 hours of which must be related to the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice.

All information and/or documentation is required at least 45 days in advance of the next scheduled board meeting date. An application will not be reviewed until all materials are received and accepted.

Must have completed 120 hours of pre-approved education, 15 hours of which must cover the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and 15 hours of report writing. In addition to the topics listed under license appraiser, applicants shall demonstrate that their education involved coverage of narrative report writing and direct capitalization within the income approach. The education for this certification shall place particular emphasis on the appraisal of one- to four-unit residential properties.

Core education courses must be at least 15 hours with an examination to obtain credit. An approved course list is available from the Board office. YOU must contact the providers of educational courses as to the time, location, and cost of the educational course you are interested in obtaining. Education that is not shown on the pre-approved list may be reviewed by the Board for approval on an individual basis. Certificates of attendance must be submitted with your application. If a college course will be used for credit, your college transcript must be submitted.

Must have completed 2500 hours of appraisal experience over a period of not less than 24 months. The hours may be treated as cumulative in order to achieve the necessary 2500 hours of appraisal experience. The experience log must be filled out in detail and you must log each appraisal.

Must have passed the real estate appraisers examination with a score of 77%

Contact Applied Measurement Professionals to register for the examination and with any questions or concerns you may have.

Upon every other renewal, licensees shall provide evidence to the board of having completed at least 28 hours of instruction in courses or seminars approved by the board, at least 7 hours of which must be related to the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice.

All information and/or documentation is required at least 45 days in advance of the next scheduled board meeting date. An application will not be reviewed until all materials are received and accepted.

Must have completed 180 hours of pre-approved education, 15 hours of which must cover the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and 15 hours of report writing. In addition to the topics listed under licensed appraiser and certified residential appraiser, applicants shall demonstrate that the education included:

(a) narrative report writing; and
(b) income approach, including the following:

(i) addressing estimation of income and expenses;
(ii) operating statement ratios;
(iii) direct capitalization;
(iv) cash flow estimates;
(v) measures of cash flow; and
(vi) discounted cash flow analysis.

The education for certification as a certified general real estate appraiser shall place particular emphasis on the appraisal of nonresidential properties. Core education courses must be at least 15 hours with an examination to obtain credit. An approved course list is available from the Board office. YOU must contact the providers of educational courses as to the time, location, and cost of the educational course you are interested in obtaining. Education that is not shown on the pre-approved list may be reviewed by the Board for approval on an individual basis. Certificates of attendance must be submitted with your application. If a college course will be used for credit, your college transcript must be submitted.

Must have completed 3000 hours of appraisal experience over a period of not less than 30 months of which at least 1500 hours must be in nonresidential appraisal work. The hours may be treated as cumulative in order to achieve the necessary 3000 hours of appraisal experience. The experience log must be filled out in detail and you must log each appraisal.

Must have passed the real estate appraisers examination with a score of 79%

Contact Applied Measurement Professionals to register for the examination and with any questions or concerns you may have.

Upon every other renewal, licensees shall provide evidence to the board of having completed at least 28 hours of instruction in courses or seminars approved by the board, at least 7 hours of which must be related to the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice.

All information and/or documentation is required at least 45 days in advance of the next scheduled board meeting date. An application will not be reviewed until all materials are received and accepted.