Description of the Work

Significant points as described by the Department of Labor, "Appraisers and assessors must meet licensing and/or certification requirements which vary by State, but generally include specific training requirements, a period of work as a trainee, and passing one or more examinations..."

For a complete description, see The Department of Labor's summary of appraisers.

State-Registration Requirements in Georgia

Georgia state-registered real property appraiser applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a high school graduate or the holder of a certificate of equivalency
• Successfully complete a 90-hour curriculum approved by the Appraisers Board that includes 15 hours of education in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
• Stand and pass a proctored school examination(s)
• Obtain a Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) Report

For more information about becoming an Appraiser, visit the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board (GREAB) online.

Educational Requirements

• 90 Hours of Qualifying Education
• 14 Hours of Continuing Education for Each Yearly Renewal Period
• Effective 2003, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board (GREAB) require that appraisers complete a 7-hour national USPAP course, or its equivalent, every two years. Georgia MLS Training Institute is proud to offer a computer-based course that will satisfy this biennial continuing education requirement.