Licensed real estate appraisers earn between $35,000 and $85,000 per year, more if taking on management positions. Certified residential appraisers make, on average, $10,000 more than licensed real estate appraisers. Certified general appraisers make, on average, $25,000 more than licensed real estate appraisers.

Residential Report Writing and Case Studies - 15 hours. Experience: 1,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in not less than 6 months. College Education: No college-level education required.

Qualifying Education:

300 QE Hours: Basic Appraisal Principles - 30 hours. Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (30 hours which shall include 6 hours of the Florida Laws and Rules). Experience: 3,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in no less than 18 months.

Becoming a New York state licensed residential real estate appraiser takes at least two years. This includes the 1,000 hours of mandatory logged appraisal experience and 150 hours of appraisal education.

It can be a demanding job.

At times, working as an appraiser can be demanding, as so many things hinge on the results of your appraisal report. Both banks and borrowers want to avoid appraisal gaps (differences between the fair market value of a home and the approved amount of the loan).

Washington Appraisal: Certified General

Experience: 3,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in no less than 30 months. A minimum of 1,500 hours of the required experience must be in non-residential appraisal work. College Education: Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher.

How much does a Real Estate Appraiser make in California? As of Oct 25, 2023, the average annual pay for a Real Estate Appraiser in California is $86,422 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $41.55 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,661/week or $7,201/month.