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Maine Appraisal Licensing Information

The Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers has identified four levels of real property appraisal classification:
  • Trainee Real Property Appraiser
  • Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser
  • Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser
  • Certified General Real Property Appraiser

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Maine Appraiser License Requirements
The Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers has established the minimum educational requirements for an appraisal license. The minimum educational requirements include the following:

Trainee Real Property Appraiser
  • Completion of a program of study for licensed appraisers of at least 75 hours of instruction which must include the 15 hr USPAP course.
Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser
  • Completion of a program of study for certified residential appraisers of at least 150 hours of instruction. Pass the state exam.
  • 2,000 hours of appraisal experience within 12 months.
Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser
  • Completion of a program of study for certified residential appraisers of at least 200 hours of instruction. Pass the state exam.
  • 2,500 hours of appraisal experience including at least 2,000 hours of residential experience in no fewer than 24 months
Certified General Real Property Appraiser
  • Completion of a program of study for certified general appraisers of at least 300 hours of instruction. Pass the state exam.
  • 3,000 hours of appraisal experience including at least 1,500 hours of non-residential experience in no fewer than 30 months

IMPORTANT: For detailed information on understanding the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, please follow this link to the Appraisal Foundation.


State Regulatory Agency

Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Ms. Carol Leighton: Board Administrator
#35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035
(207) 624-8522
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