| The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the New Jersey Appraisal Board to obtain and maintain an appraisal license. The information provided below can be found on the Commission's website. However, we recommend you contact the Appraisal Board for more detailed information about the requirements for obtaining a real estate license. |
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Successfully complete 75 hours of Board-approved courses covering at least 30 hours of Basic Principles of Appraising. This must include 15 hours of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). And pass the school exam with at least a 75% or better. |
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Successfully complete 90 hours of Board-approved courses. The hours may include the hours that were required for the appraiser trainee. This must include 15 hours of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). |
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Obtain 2,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in no fewer than 24 months. |
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Complete application  |
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Pass the state exam. |
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Successfully complete 120 hours of Board-approved courses. The hours may include the hours that were required for the appraiser trainee or licensed real estate appraiser. This must include 15 hours of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). |
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Obtain 2,500 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in no fewer than 24 months, applicant must also provide evidence of experience with two to four family properties. |
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Complete application |
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Pass the state exam |
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Successfully complete 180 hours of Board-approved courses. The hours may include the hours that were required for the appraiser trainee, licensed residential real estate appraiser, or the certified residential real estate appraiser. This must include 15 hours of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). |
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Obtain 3,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in no fewer than 30 months, at least 50% of the required experience must be in non-residential appraisal work. |
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Complete application |
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Pass the state exam. |
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Licensed or certified real estate appraisers must complete 28 hours of continuing education every two years. |
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