The Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board have identified four levels of real property appraisal classification:
State Registered Real Property Appraiser
State Licensed Real Property Appraiser
State Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser
State Certified General Real Property Appraiser
Please note: In addition to the basic appraisal and 15-hour USPAP courses, a 15-hour course in Residential Report Writing and Case Studies is also required as part of the minimum educational requirements.
Current Georgia Appraiser License Requirements
The Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board has established the minimum educational requirements for an appraisal license. The minimum educational requirements include the following:
State Registered Real Property Appraiser
Successful completion of a 90 hour curriculum approved by the Board that includes 15 hours education in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and a 15-hour course in Residential Report Writing and Case Studies.
There are no examination requirements.
College-level requirements: None
State Licensed Real Property Appraiser
Successful completion of a 150 hour curriculum approved by the Board that includes 15 hours education in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
2,000 hours of real property appraisal experience (please see the state website for time restrictions)
pass the appropriate state licensing examination
College-level requirements: None
State Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser
Successful completion of a 200 hour curriculum approved by the Board that includes 15 hours education in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
2,500 hours of real property appraisal experience (please see the state website for time restrictions)
pass the appropriate state 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.
State Certified General Real Property Appraiser
Successful completion of a 300 hour curriculum approved by the Board that includes 15 hours education in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
3,000 hours of real property appraisal experience (please see the state website for time restrictions)
pass the appropriate state licensing 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.
IMPORTANT: For detailed information on understanding the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, please follow this link to the Appraisal Foundation.
UPCOMING CHANGES TO REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER QUALIFICATIONS
Beginning January 1, 2015, the AQB has made significant changes to appraisal qualifications. It is possible that some states may choose to implement the changes sooner, so be sure to check with your state regulator.
IMPORTANT CHANGE: Increased College Degree Requirements
Implications: After 1/1/15, you must hold a bachelor's degree to obtain the Certified Residential license level or beyond. If you achieve this license level prior to 1/1/15, you will be grandfathered under the old regulations.
CLASSIFICATION
CURRENT REQUIREMENTS
January 1, 2015 REQUIREMENTS
Trainee Appraiser
None
None
Licensed Residential Appraiser
None
30 semester credit hours of collegelevel education from an accredited college, junior college, community college, or university OR an Associate’s degree or higher (in any field).
Certified Residential Appraiser
21 semester credit hours in specified collegiate subject matter courses from an accredited college or university OR an Associate’s degree or higher.
Bachelor’s degree or higher (in any field) from an accredited college or university.
Certified General Appraiser
30 semester credit hours in specific collegiate subject matter courses from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Bachelor’s degree or higher (in any field) from an accredited college or university.
IMPORTANT CHANGE: Experience Hours are Required BEFORE taking the licensing exam.
Implications: For the Licensed, Certified Residential and Certified General license levels, the required experience must be completed prior to taking the licensing exam. If you intend to upgrade your license prior to the 1/1/15 rules change, you need to be sure that you have enough time to complete your experience hours.
State Regulatory Agency
Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board
Mr. Charles Clark: Real Estate Commissioner
International Tower, Suite 1000, 229 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-1605
(404) 656-3916 Click for State Website
