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The California Office of Real Estate Appraisers (OREA) has identified four levels of real property appraisal classification:
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California Appraiser License Requirements
The California Office of Real Estate Appraisers has established the minimum educational requirements for an appraisal license. The minimum educational requirements include the following:
Trainee: At least 150 hours of appraisal education and training, including 15 hours of ethics and standards of practice, and passing the Level A licensing examination. College-level requirements: None Residential Appraiser: At least 150 hours of appraisal education and training, including 15 hours of ethics and standards of practice; 2,000 hours of appraisal experience over at least 12 months; and passing the Level A licensing examination. College-level requirements: None Certified Residential Appraiser: At least 200 hours of appraisal education and training, including 15 hours of ethics and standards of practice; 2,500 hours of acceptable appraisal experience; and passing the Level B licensing examination. College-level requirements: Associate degree or higher. In lieu of the required degree, 21 semester credit hours covering the following subject matter courses: English Composition; Principles of Economics (Micro or Macro); Finance; Algebra, Geometry or higher mathematics; Statistics; Computer Science; and Business or Real Estate Law. Certified General Appraiser: At least 300 hours of appraisal education and training, including 15 hours of ethics and standards of practice; 3,000 hours (including 1,500 hours non-residential) of acceptable appraisal experience; and passing the Level C certification examination. College-level requirements: Bachelors degree or higher. In lieu of the required degree, 31 semester credit hours covering the following subject matter courses: English Composition; Principles of Economics (Micro or Macro); Finance; Algebra, Geometry or higher mathematics; Statistics; Computer Science; and Business or Real Estate Law; and 2 elective courses in accounting, geography, ag-economics, business management, or real estate. Please note: Fifteen (15) hours of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice are required prior to becoming any level Appraiser. IMPORTANT: For detailed information on understanding the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, please follow this link to the Appraisal Foundation. |
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State Regulatory Agency California Office of Real Estate Appraisers Mr. Anthony Majewski: Acting Director 1102 Q Street, Suite 4100 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 552-9000 Click for State Website |
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