Louisiana Appraisal License Information |
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The Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board have identified three levels of real property appraisal classification:
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Louisiana Appraiser License Requirements
The Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board has established the minimum educational requirements for an appraisal license. The minimum educational requirements include the following:
Appraiser Trainee
NOTE: Qualifying education hours must be obtained within the five-year period immediately preceding application for the real estate appraiser trainee license.
College-level requirements: None
A minimum of 2,500 hours (250 credit points) of appraisal experience obtained over a period of two calendar years (24 months). 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.
A minimum of 3,000 hours (300 credit points) of appraisal experience obtained over a period of three calendar years (36 months). 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. |
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State Regulatory Agency Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board Ms. Anne Brassett: Executive Secretary 5222 Summa Court Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 765-0191 Click for State Website |
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