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.

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.

The TALCB requires that you legally complete 1,000 hours of experience supported by written reports prior to becoming a Licensed Residential Appraiser. This generally equates to 250-300 residential appraisals. You must be supervised by a Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser.

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.

Appraisal Licensing Washington

1. Obtain Your Washington State Registered Real Estate Appraiser Trainee License.
2. Complete Your Washington State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser Education.
3. Conduct Your Appraisal Work Experience.
4. Submit Your Application.
5. Pass the National Uniform Licensing & Certification Examination.

3-6 months

TL;DR: Getting a real estate license in California typically takes 3-6 months. The process includes completing a pre-licensing course, passing the state exam, and completing background checks. The timeline may vary depending on individual circumstances.

In California, real estate agents make an average of $90,000 a year. It's far from the highest-paid profession in the state, but therein lies the beauty, as it can be. Agents usually collect a commission of between 2 and 3%. The more clients they have and the more houses they sell, the more money they make.