State License Real Estate Appraiser Requirements

Education: 158 hours of approved prelicensure appraisal education(4 classes listed below qualify for these 158 hours.)

As of May 2018, there is no longer college required to obtain this level license

Experience Required: 1,000 hours of appraisal experience over at least 6 months

Exam: AQB exam

Recommended track for obtaining this license and /or obtaining certified Residential License

RESIDENTIAL REPORT WRITING - AQB Approved - 15 hours

Pre-paid $215.00 * walk-in $225.00+ $30.00 for materials

This course is recommended after obtaining at least 200 hours of appraisal experience while licensed as a limited appraiser and helps the licensee to better understand the 1004 appraisal form and the requirements for each section of the FNMA 1004 summary appraisal report. This AQB content class is to obtain either the state licensed or residential certified license and is approved for 15 hrs. pre-license credit for either license as well as 14 hrs. appraisal continuing education credit for all level appraisal licenses.

Start Date	Days	Time
December 18, 23, 30, 2026	Thursday, Tuesday, Tuesday	5:00 pm - 10:00pm
March 9, 11, 17, 2026	Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday	9:00 am - 1:30pm
June 23, 25, 26, 2026	Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	5:00 pm - 10:00pm

RESIDENTIAL MARKET ANALYSIS HIGHEST & BEST USE -AQB

AQB Approved - 15 hours

And can be used for Brokers Pre-License Training 15 hours

Pre-paid $215.00 * walk-in $225.00 + $30.00 for materials

This course is recommended after obtaining at least 500 hours of appraisal experience while licensed as a limited appraiser, but is also excellent for any licensed appraiser to better understand how to analyze real estate markets and to better understand the elements necessary in determining a properties highest and best use. This course is a AQB content course for obtaining state license and certified residential appraisal license and is approved for 15 hrs. pre-license credit for both level licenses as well as 14 hrs. of appraisal continuing education credit for all level appraisal licenses. This course also counts as 15 hrs. con-ed credit for real estate.

Start Date	Days	Time
February 16, 18, 23, 2026	Monday, Wednesday, Monday	1:30 pm - 6:00pm
April 20, 22, 27, 2026	Monday, Wednesday, Monday	1:30 pm - 6:00pm
July 13, 15, 17, 2026	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	1:30 pm - 6:00pm

RESIDENTIAL SITE VALUATION AND COST APPROACH - AQB

AQB Approved-15 hours

pre-paid $215.00 * walk-in $225.00+ $30.00 for materials

This class is recommended after a limited appraiser has gained 800 hours of experience and are preparing to take their state exam to become state licensed. This course is designed to help an appraiser to better understand the valuation techniques for land value as well as how to be more efficient with the cost approach. This course is also an excellent preparation as well for the state licensed examination. This course is a required AQB content course and is approved for 15 hrs. pre-license for state licensed and Residential Certified Appraisers as well as 14 hrs. of continuing education credit for all level appraisal licenses

Start Date	Days	Time
January 12, 14, 19, 2026	Monday, Wednesday, Monday	1:30pm - 6:00pm
March 10, 12, 13, 2026	Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	5:00pm - 10:00pm
June 16, 17, 22, 2026	Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday	1:30pm - 6:00pm

RESIDENTIAL SALES COMPARISON AND INCOME APPROACH - AQB

AQB Approved 30 hours

pre-paid $350.00 * walk-in 360.00 + $40.00 for materials

This class is recommended as the last class taken to prepare for the next level license. This course is an excellent review of the sales comparison approach and all of the necessary requirements for performing the income approach to value. This is a required AQB content course for obtaining a State License and Residential Certified Appraisal license and is approved for 30 hrs. pre-license for either of those licenses as well as 28 hours of continuing education credit for all level appraisal licenses.

Start Date	Days	Time
January 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 16, 2026	Fri, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Fri	6:00pm - 10:00pm
April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 5, 7, 8, 2026	Fri, Fri, Fri, Fri, Tues, Thurs, Fri	6:00pm - 10:00pm
June 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 2026	Tues, Thurs, Fri, Tues, Thurs, Fri	6:00pm - 10:00pm