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So are you thinking of becoming a real estate appraiser in Washington? If so, you’ve come to the right page!
Washington Real Estate Appraiser Advisory Committee is the regulatory agency which governs individuals and companies that appraise the value of real estate, and also appraisal management companies (AMCs), in accordance with federal guidelines.
There are 4 license levels of appraisers in Washington, which are the Appraiser Trainee, State Licensed Appraiser, Certified Residential Appraiser, Certified General Appraiser.
To become a real estate appraiser in Washington, an applicant must:
- Complete 75-hour pre-licensing appraisal courses (including 15 hours of USPAP) and an AQB approved Supervisory/Trainee course)
- Apply for the Appraiser Trainee license
- Work under the supervision of a certified appraiser
- Complete the LR/CR/CG appraisal courses
- Pass the state appraisal exam
- Acquire work hours experience (2000 for LR, 2500 for CR, 3000 for CG)
- Upgrade to a Licensed Residential/ Certified Residential/ Certified General Appraiser license.
As a real estate appraiser in Washington, your job is to come up with an appraisal report which determines the market value of a property. Your assessment could be used by a home buyer or seller, a mortgage lender who wants to understand the value of the collateralize assets, an individual who needs it for tax assessment or even lease negotiation.
Regardless of who is in needs of your appraisal services, your main focus is to provide an independent, unbiased estimate of value of a real property.
If you’re wondering what a real estate appraiser does and if it might be a good career for you, keep reading. I’ll explain all the steps to obtain a real estate appraiser license. Plus everything you need to know about this profession (i.e. pre-licensing course, exam format, income updates). So whether you’re just starting out in your career or you’re looking for a new challenge, read on!
But before we start, I want to give a brief disclaimer. This post is not intended as legal advice or state/federal real estate appraisal training. It is for general information only. Always follow your State Laws and best practices.
Table of Contents
- How to Become an Appraiser Trainee in Washington?
- How to Become a State Licensed Appraiser in Washington?
- How to Become a Certified Residential Appraiser in Washington?
- How to Become a Certified General Appraiser in Washington?
- Courses Requirement to Become a Real Estate Appraiser in Washington
- How to Register with the Washington State Department of Licensing?
- Here is more info about the Washington Real Estate Appraiser Exam
- Video Summary to Obtain a Real Estate Appraiser License in Washington
- FAQ on the Washington Real Estate Appraiser Career
- Career Tips for Aspiring Real Estate Appraisers in Washington
- Here are more incredible resources to learn about the Washington real estate appraisal career!
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How to Become an Appraiser Trainee in Washington?
To start your career as an appraiser, your first step is to become a Appraiser Trainee.
At this stage, you will be trained and supervised by a certified appraiser. An experienced supervisor could guide you into the right direction in this career. The supervisory appraiser should provide you with practical appraisal methods, how to conduct research on a property, how to extract important information from the data. Of course, how to determine an unbiased estimation of the property’s market value.
Your daily routine could include doing property research, working on appraisal reports, or inspecting real estate together with the supervisor.
To get out the most from this trainee stage, it is recommended you to walk through each and every step in the appraisal process, observe carefully on how your supervisor inspect and evaluate real estate, and always raise your questions.
Step 1: Meet the eligibility requirement:
- You must be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- No prior related experience is needed
Step 2: Complete the pre-license education
The purpose of the real estate appraisal courses is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a professional appraiser. The courses cover different aspects of the appraisal process, from property valuation to report writing.
Students will learn how to use various appraisal topics such as Basic Appraisal Principals and Procedures, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), Residential Report Writing and Case Studies.
At this stage, you need to complete the 75 hours of qualifying appraisal education, and AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course.
Study tip: Whenever possible, I prefer to take online courses. You can study at your own pace at the convenient of your home, library, or wherever there is internet access. Here’s an article review of an online school that I like.
Step 3: Submit an application to the Washington State Department of Licensing
Now you have completed the education prerequisites, your next step is to register with WA Real Estate Appraiser Program.
If the Licensing Board in your state has the online submission available, then I would strongly encourage you to use that option. Not only this is the quickest and most convenient way, but less paper mailing is also good for the environment.
You will find more details about the application process later in the post.
Step 4: Work under the supervision of a Certified Appraiser
At the initial stage of your appraisal career, you are required to work under the supervision of a Certified Appraiser. They should provide you with adequate training that equips you to perform appraisals correctly and according to the regulatory requirement.
During the training period, you’ll observe and assist the Certified Appraiser in performing appraisals.
The supervisory appraiser is typically a more experienced appraiser who has been in the field for many years. They’ll be responsible for conducting reviews of appraisals and providing feedback to the trainee.
Although your assignment may involve appraising commercial property, this is only given if your supervisor is a Certified General Appraiser. Also, all supervisors must submit a supervising appraiser form to the Real Estate Appraiser Program to indicate who are Appraiser Trainees they are mentoring.
You might wonder how to find a mentor. You could start connecting with Certified Appraisers through different industry associations, forums or even on LinkedIn.
Here’s a snippet of what a Certified General Appraiser recommends when looking for a supervisor
“Along with the PROFESSIONAL resume you send by snail mail and email, enclose a document that thoroughly describes your house (or someone else’s house). I am talking about a thorough description.
In appraisal, we start with the big picture and work our way down to the details. So start with the community you live in and tell your prospective mentor about the community…”
Timothy S. Evans, SRA, Certified General Appraiser at Monroe Valuation, Inc
Still unsure how to find a supervisor? No problem, here’s another post for you: “How to Find a Supervisory Appraiser? (Tips from CG Appraiser and Trainee).” In there, you will find full details of Timothy’s recommendation and 11 incredibly helpful ideas in finding a supervisory appraiser.
Once you start working alongside with a supervisor, you need to keep track of your working hours with the board-approved experience log. This document is important for the purpose of upgrading your appraiser license in the future.
Also, keep in mind that you and the supervising appraiser are required to sign on every page of the experience log.
How to Become a State Licensed Appraiser in Washington?
As a State Licensed Appraiser, you can evaluate
- Non-complex 1-4 residential units having a transaction value less than $1,000,000
- Complex 1-4 residential units having a transaction value less than $250,000
- Non-residential property having a transaction value less than $250,000
When working as a fee-based appraiser, you could be writing appraisal reports for clients such as individuals, lenders, banks, or appraisal management companies (AMC). Your job duties could include doing research online, going on the field to inspect properties, and writing the appraisal reports.
On the other hand, you could also be hired by an appraiser company or financial institution as their in-house appraiser, where you could enjoy the stable income and employee’s benefits.
This license could be worth considering for those who have not fulfilled the necessary work experience or college-level education to become a certified appraiser but wish to advance their career from the Appraiser Trainee.
Step 1: Meet the eligibility requirement
- You must be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- Hold an Associate Degree or higher. Or complete 30 semester credit hours covering specific subject topics.
Step 2: Complete the required work experience hours
You must have at least 2000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience, where they need to be acquired for over a 12 months period.
Step 3: Fulfill the appraisal education requirement
You’ll need to complete 150 hours of qualifying appraisal education from an approved course provider. You should have taken some of the courses when becoming a Trainee Appraiser, so that you are only required to fulfill the additional course works.
| WA Licensed Residential Appraiser Education Requirement | Hours required |
|---|---|
| Basic appraisal principles | 30 hours |
| Basic appraisal procedures | 30 hours |
| USPAP | 15 hours |
| Residential market analysis and highest and best use | 15 hours |
| Residential appraiser site valuation and cost approach | 15 hours |
| Residential sales comparison and income approaches | 30 hours |
| Residential appraiser report writing and case studies | 15 hours |
Step 4: Submit an application to the Washington State Department of Licensing
Once you have fulfilled the education and working experience requirement, you should submit the application to the the Real Estate Appraiser Program along with other required documents.
The Licensing Board in some states may require you to apply within a specific period after you complete the pre-licensing education. Therefore, don’t wait till it expires!
Step 5: Pass the Licensed Residential Appraiser Exam
Now it’s the time to write the exam! The purpose is to test your appraisal knowledge, especially the subjects that are covered in the pre-licensing courses.
The State Licensed Appraiser Exam is a 4 hours exam with 110 questions. The required passing score is 75 or higher.
Doing multiple sets of practice questions is an excellent way to prepare for the exam and also boost your confidence.
To increase your chance in passing the exam on the first time, make sure to check out our exam hacks. In there, not only you will find the content of the exam, but also 10 effective tips on how to prepare for it.
How to Become a Certified Residential Appraiser in Washington?
As a Certified Residential Appraiser, you can assess for:
- All types of residential property of 1-4 units without regard to transaction value or complexity
- Non-residential property having a transaction value less than $250,000
Just like a Licensed Residential Appraiser, you could a self-employed appraiser running your own practice, servicing clients such as individuals, lenders, banks, or appraisal management companies (AMC).
Alternatively, you could work for an appraiser firm or financial institution to become their in-house appraiser, where you could enjoy the stable income and company’s benefits.
However, there is no restriction on the transaction value of residential properties you could assess. The scope of your practice and business opportunity would be a lot wider than being a Licensed Residential Appraiser. In fact, many reputable lenders and financial institutions in Washington only accept assessment work from Certified Appraiser.
So what is like to be a residential appraiser in Washington? I looked into some job postings and found one that might give you a better insight.
It was a government job posting from one of the Counties in Washington. There were 3 vacancies positions for Residential Appraiser. The primary duty of this job is to appraise residential properties, and lands work for tax assessment purposes in the County Assessor’s Office.
The daily tasks could involve:
- Inspecting real properties such as residential condominiums, manufactured homes, and farms
- Taking measurement and photos of real estates
- Determining market value using the cost and market approaches
- Analyzing building permits, maps, blueprints, and legal descriptions
This position offered many attractive benefits. For example, retirement fund contributions, medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance.
In the job posting, they also listed out the details of the vacation, sick leave, paid time off and others.
This was a full-time position. If you included the benefits into the total compensation, it would range about $46,000 to $62,000 per year.
Having said that, so let’s go through the steps for you to become a Certified Residential Appraiser.
Step 1: Meet the eligibility requirement
- You must be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- Complete one of the following college requirement
- Option 1: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any field of study
- Option 2: Associate Degree in a specific field of study
- Option 3: Completion of 30 semester hours of college-level courses in specific topic areas
- Option 4: Completion of at least 30 semester hours of College Level Examination Program® that cover specific topics
- Option 5: Completion of 30 semester credit hour combination of Option 3 (college) and Option 4 (CLEP®)
Step 2: Acquire the work experience hours
You need to complete a minimum of 2500 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in not less than a 24 months period.
Step 3: Complete the appraisal education
You’ll need to complete 200 hours of qualifying appraisal education from an approved course provider.
| WA Certified Residential Appraiser Education Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Basic appraisal principles | 30 hours |
| Basic appraisal procedures | 30 hours |
| Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) | 15 hours |
| Residential market analysis and highest and best use | 15 hours |
| Residential appraiser site valuation and cost approach | 15 hours |
| Residential sales comparison and income approaches | 30 hours |
| Residential appraiser report writing and case studies | 15 hours |
| Statistics, modeling and finance | 15 hours |
| Advanced residential applications and case studies | 15 hours |
| Appraisal Subject Matter Electives | 20 hours |
Since you should have taken some of the courses when becoming an Appraiser Trainee or Licensed Residential Appraiser, you are only required to complete the extra classes.
Step 4: Submit an application to the Washington State Department of Licensing
Once you have fulfilled the education and working experience requirement, it’s time to submit the license application.
Most State Boards allow you to apply through their website. Some would even charge a lower registration fee by doing online. You should definitely check out this option.
Step 5: Pass the Certified Residential Appraiser Exam
The Certified Residential Appraiser Exam is a 6 hours exam with 110 questions. The required passing score is 75 or higher.
Cramming for the exam is ineffective. Instead, you should study for 45 to 60 minutes, then take a break. Concentration tends to wander if you study for too long. If possible, focus on studying only one to two topics per day. But be really good at it.
Here’s a Snippet of What Jamie Owen Thinks About Being a Real Estate Appraiser!
“The more you learn, the more you will enjoy being an appraiser.”
“I think that humility and honesty are the most important attributes. Humility is important because if we think we know it all, we are going to be in trouble. Being appraiser requires not being thin-skinned and defensive. Others have their opinions and we have ours. Both may be supportable in one way or another.
Being humble helps us to respect the views of others and not be offended if others have a different view. Humility also helps with business relationships, as well as accepting guidance and reminders when we need them, from peers and others.”
– Jamie Owen, Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser at Aspen Appraisal Services
Here’s an exclusive interview with Jamie. He shared with us his journey and valuable experience in the appraisal industry. You’ll also learn what it is like to be a real estate appraiser nowadays.
How to Become a Certified General Appraiser in Washington?
So you want to explore appraising for commercial real estate? Then becoming a Certified General Appraiser would be the way to go!
This designation is the highest credential you could get in the appraisal industry. You could assess all types of real estate regardless of the transaction value or complexity. There is no limitation on the scope of your appraisal work.
Although you still could evaluate for residential properties, you could also be appraise a portfolio of commercial real estates for institutional investors.
Since your clients depend on your appraisal reports in making an informed investment decision, you must be extremely careful and responsible when handling your work. Extensive research and site inspections are often required. It is your responsibility to provide your clients with an objective appraised value as accurate as possible.
Due to the requirement of low margin of error in your work products, the amount of work experience and education required to become a Certified General Appraiser is the most challenging among all the levels of licensing.
So what kind of jobs are available in the commercial real estate appraisal field in Washington?
At the time I’m writing this post, I see two interesting job postings which might give you some idea. They were both looking for a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser.
One of them is from a well-established appraisal firm in Bellevue. They had been in business for over 20 years. Their core services were to provide appraisals of commercial real estates and valuation of companies.
However, we noticed this was a contract position with fee split. With this business model, the chances were you would get paid whenever you complete an appraisal job order. The more reports you can write, the more you would make.
On the other hand, there was another job opening from another company in Downtown Seattle.
Despite this was a full-time hours position, you could manage your schedule. Their philosophy was that they believe in work-life balance, and they trusted their employees can handle their own agenda and get the job done.
They offered a competitive salary with performance bonuses and 401k plan. They also provided other perks such as reimbursement of licensing fees, tuition of continuing education and Appraisal Insitute dues.
They required you to have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Certified General Appraiser and also 10 years experience as an Appraiser.
Of course, the first step is to become a Certified General Appraiser, so let’s go through the steps to obtain this designation.
Step 1: Meet the eligibility requirement
- You must be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study; or higher
Step 2: Complete the required hours of working experience
You must have at least 3000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience where they need to be obtained for over a 30 months period. At least 1500 hours of working experience needs to be from non-residential appraisal work.
Step 3: Fulfill the education requirement
You’ll need to complete 300 hours of qualifying appraisal education from an approved course provider.
| WA Certified General Appraiser Education Requirement | Hours required |
|---|---|
| Basic appraisal principles | 30 hours |
| Basic appraisal procedures | 30 hours |
| Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) | 15 hours |
| General appraiser market analysis and highest and best use | 30 hours |
| Statistics, modeling, and finance | 15 hours |
| General appraiser sales comparison approach | 30 hours |
| General appraiser site valuation and cost approach | 30 hours |
| General appraiser income approach | 60 hours |
| General appraiser report writing and case studies | 30 hours |
| Appraisal subject matter electives | 30 hours |
You should have completed some of the courses when the previous license(s). Therefore, you are only required to complete the extra classes.
Step 4: Submit an application to the Washington State Department of Licensing
Once you have completed all the education and working experience prerequisites, you should fill out the license application.
Later in this post, I’ll go over the documents and fees needed for the registration process. I’ll include more details about the application process later in the post.
Step 5: Pass the Certified General Appraiser Exam
The Certified General Appraiser Exam is a 6 hours exam with 110 questions. The required passing score is 75 or higher.
The final step is to pass the Certified General Appraiser Exam. Get enough sleep the night before the exam and have a good meal before it. Managing your stress level during the test is another key to passing it.
Courses Requirement to Become a Real Estate Appraiser in Washington
| Trainee Appraiser (Credit Hours) | Licensed Residential Appraiser (Credit Hours) | Certified Residential Appraiser (Credit Hours) | Certified General Appraiser (Credit Hours) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National USPAP Course or Equivalent | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Basic Appraisal Principles | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Basic Appraisal Procedures | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use | 15 | 15 | ||
| Residential Appraisal Site Valuation and Cost Approach | 15 | 15 | ||
| Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches | 30 | 30 | ||
| Residential Report Writing and Case Studies | 15 | 15 | ||
| Statistics, Modeling and Finance | 15 | 15 | ||
| Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies | 15 | |||
| Appraisal Subject Matter Electives | 20 | 30 | ||
| General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use | 30 | |||
| General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach | 30 | |||
| General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach | 30 | |||
| General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies | 30 | |||
| General Appraiser Income Approach | 60 | |||
| Total | 75 hours | 150 hours | 200 hours | 300 hours |
In addition to the above course work, Trainee Appraisers are required to complete the AQB Supervisor/Trainee course.
How to Register with the Washington State Department of Licensing?
Once you have fulfilled all the prerequisites, you could submit your application to the “Real Estate Appraiser, Department of Licensing”
Here are the links to download the:
In additional to the form, you must provide the following:
- Application fee
- $200 for Trainee Appraiser;
- $370 for Licensed Residential Appraiser, Certified Appraisers
- Certification after passing the exam: $250
- Supporting legal documents
- Evidence which shows you have completed the required hours of Board-approved appraisal courses. (i.e., Official transcripts, course completion certificates).
- Proof that you have fulfilled the specific requirement of post-secondary education for your license (i.e.: Diploma, official transcripts, certificates.)
- Stated Approved Appraiser Experience Log (Only if you are applying to become Licensed/Certified Appraiser)
Alternatively, you could also submit your application online through the Professional and Business Licensing service. They have the features where you could upload your documents and pay the application fee with either your credit or debit card.
If you have any questions, you could also contact the Department of Licensing, their phone number is 360.664.6504, email is reappraisers@dol.wa.gov.
Here is more info about the Washington Real Estate Appraiser Exam
Once the Washington Real Estate Appraiser Advisory Committee accepts your application, they will send you a notice with instruction to schedule the exam. Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP) will administer the exam, where you can take it on a computer at their examination center.
- Licensed Residential Appraiser Exam is a 4 hours exam,
- Certified Residential Appraiser Exam is a 4 hours exam;
- Certified General Appraiser Exam is a 6 hours exam
The licensed and certified exams consist of 125 questions. Only 110 questions will be scored, the other 15 are pretest questions. The required passing score is 75. You will immediately know your score once you finish writing the test.
There will be a $105 exam fee.
If you are reading up to this point, I bet you must be interested in the real estate appraiser profession. Your first step is to complete the pre-licensing courses. You should select one that has an excellent reputation and long-term track record of satisfying students. McKissock is exactly that! You may click here to check it out yourself. (**)
Video Summary to Obtain a Real Estate Appraiser License in Washington
FAQ on the Washington Real Estate Appraiser Career
What are the license renewal and continuing education requirements?
All real estate appraisers in Washington are required to renew their license every two year.
In addition to the renewal application, below are the requirements to renew your appraiser license:
- Finish 28 hours continuing education every 24 months, of which must include 7 hours of National USPAP Update course.
- All these continuing education classes can be taken online, but may not be repeated in consecutive renewals.
- Pay the renewal fee. ($200 for Appraiser Trainee, $530 for Licensed/Certified Appraisers)
To prevent interruption to your appraisal practice, you should renew it and complete all continuing education requirement before the license expiry date. Also, a $38 late fee would apply if you renew your license after it is expired.
How much do real estate appraisers make in Washington?
Your earning ability as a real estate appraiser is subjected to many variables such as your experience, licensing level, the type of properties you specialize in appraising, the company size, its location, and most importantly, the amount of effort you are willing to put into this career. Therefore, the income gap among real estate appraisers in Washington could be huge.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, property appraisers and assessors in Washington make an average yearly income of $78,670. The income range typically ranges between $61,850 and $100,760. Top earning Washington appraisers make over $132,210.
Here’s a complete income guide on real estate appraisers in Washington. In there, I will uncover the income updates, the percentage of appraisers that are making a good living, and whether being a commercial or residential appraisers has any effect on the income. So be sure to check it out!
How long does it take to become a real estate appraiser in Washington?
It takes 12 to 30 months to become a real estate appraiser in Washington. That is the minimum period to complete the work experience so the duration would hugely depend on which appraiser license you are pursuing, the time it takes you to complete the work experience, pre-licensing courses and pass the appraiser exam.
It takes 2,000 hours of work experience to become a Licensed Residential Appraiser in Washington and 2,500 hours to become a Certified Residential Appraiser, and 3,000 hours to become a Certified General Appraiser.
How much does it cost to become a real estate appraiser in Washington?
It costs between $1,675 to $2,125 to become a real estate appraiser in Washington. Here’s the breakdown:
- Pre-licensing education: $950 to $1,400
- Application fee:
- $200 for appraiser trainee
- $370 for LR/CR/CG
- Certification fee (Only for LR/CR/CG): $250
- Exam fee: $105
In addition to the above, there will be other expenses such as continuing education courses, E&O insurance, and business supplies such as a laptop, cell phone, and measuring device.
Some companies may pay or reimburse you if you work as their employee. But if you are running your own practice, these are the cost you need to account for yourself.
Do you need a degree to be an appraiser in Washington?
You need a Bachelor’s Degree to be a Certified General Appraiser or Certified Residential Appraiser in Washington. As for becoming a Licensed Residential Appraiser, you need an Associate’s degree or higher or 30 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university.
How many real estate appraisers are in Washington?
According to the Appraisal Subcommittee, there are 2608 real estate appraiser in Washington. The breakdown is as follow:
- 978 Certified General Appraiser
- 1490 Certified Residential Appraiser
- 140 Licensed Residential Appraiser
Washington is the home to over 7.5 million people, with Seattle as the largest city in terms of population. Other populous cities include Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Bellevue which account for more than 50% of the state’s population
When you are deciding the regions to conduct your appraisal practice, you should target areas that have a high population. After all, businesses can only occur when there are customers.
Is real estate appraiser a good career? This is one of the common questions I hear a lot. Therefore, I spent months and months in connecting with different real estate appraisers. Here are their valuable insights about this profession. Make sure to check it out!
Career Tips for Aspiring Real Estate Appraisers in Washington
Tip#1: Network with other real estate professionals in Washington
Networking with other appraisers in Washington is a good way to gain a better understanding about the appraisal industry. You could do so by joining industry affiliations, online forums or even LinkedIn groups. For instance,
Begin with a friendly conversation. Let them know that you are starting your career as an appraiser, ask them if they have any tips or advice for newbies to the industry.
In addition, you should network with other professionals in the real estate field. Mortgage agents, lenders, and realtors can all provide you with valuable insight, which could be very helpful to your career building in the long haul.
Tip#2: Pursue the Certified License
As mentioned before, becoming a certified appraiser really broaden the scope of works you could handle. Especially when you become a Certified General Appraiser, it opens up a huge door of opportunity in working on different commercial real estates.
Just like many other states, the business to appraise for residential properties could be quite competitive. There is a considerable overlap of targeted customers for the first three levels of licensing.
Therefore, to differentiate your skills and broaden your scope of practice, in addition to pursuing the Certified General Appraiser license, you may consider the MAI designation as your long-term goal.
Is commercial real estate appraisal a good career? Check out this complete guide. In it, you’ll find the type of work involved as a commercial real estate appraiser, the income potential, and the training you need to have to become one.
Tip#3: Take the pre-licensing courses asap
You could research on every aspect about the appraisal career, but your journey would not begin unless you start taking action.
Taking the real estate appraiser classes would be your first step. Not only you could gain valuable knowledge and practical skills, but you will also have a better understanding about what is like to be an appraiser.
Besides, most states would require you to complete all the trainee education before your working experience could count toward the licensing requirement.
To assist you in the selection process, here’s a review of the appraisal courses provider that could be helpful to you.
Here are more incredible resources to learn about the Washington real estate appraisal career!
This article is part of the “Washington Real Estate Appraiser Career Series.” If you want to know more about being a real estate appraiser in Washington, the following articles would be helpful to you:
- How Much do Real Estate Appraisers Make in Washington? (Trainee| Residential| Commercial)
- How to Pass the Washington Real Estate Appraisal Exam? (+Sample Questions)
Disclaimer: The information in this post is for general information only, and not intend to provide any advice. They are subjected to change any notice, and not guaranteed to be error-free. For full and exact details, please contact The Washington State Department of Licensing, Real Estate Appraiser Section.
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Reference:
- The Appraisal Foundation- National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examinations: (Source)
- Washington Real Estate Appraisers Program Candidate Handbook (Source)
- Appraisal Subcommittee- Active Appraiser Credentials Summary Report (Source)
- Appraisal Institute – State Appraisal Regulatory Agencies (Source)
- sokanu – How much does a Real Estate Appraiser make in Washington? (Source)
- salary.com- Salary for Appraiser (Commercial Real Estate) in Washington: (Source)
- salary.com- Salary for Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) in Washington: (Source)
- Washington State Department of Licensing, Real Estate Appraiser Section (Source)
- Washington State Legislature – Chapter 308-126 WAC Real Estate Appraisers (source)
