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Appraiser Exam At-a-Glance

125

Exam Questions

240 min

Time Limit

75%

Pass Score

$175

Exam Fee

4 Appraiser License Levels

Choose the level that matches your career goals

Trainee Appraiser

Entry-level, works under supervision of a certified appraiser.

Property TypesAs permitted by supervisor
Education75 hours
Experience0 hours

Licensed Residential Appraiser

Non-complex, non-FHA residential properties up to $1,000,000.

Property TypesNon-complex 1-4 unit residential up to $...
Education150 hours
Experience1,000 hours

Certified Residential Appraiser

All residential properties regardless of value or complexity.

Property TypesAll 1-4 unit residential, any value/comp...
Education200 hours
Experience1,500 hours

Certified General Appraiser

All property types including commercial, industrial, and land.

Property TypesAll property types (residential, commerc...
Education300 hours
Experience3,000 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Real Estate Appraiser exam?
The National Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam has 125 questions, but only 110 are scored. The remaining 15 are unscored pre-test items used for future exam development. You have 240 minutes (4 hours) to complete the test.
What score do you need to pass the Appraiser exam?
You need a score of 75% or higher to pass the National Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam. This is a nationally uniform standard administered by the AQB.
What topics are on the Appraiser exam?
The exam covers 6 content areas: Valuation Principles & Procedures (25%), Property Description & Analysis (20%), Market Analysis & Highest/Best Use (15%), Appraisal Math & Statistics (15%), USPAP Ethics & Standards (15%), and Report Writing & Compliance (10%).
How much does the Appraiser exam cost?
The exam fee is $175. The exam is administered by the AQB (Appraiser Qualifications Board) via Prometric / PSI. If you fail, you must wait 14 days before retaking.
What are the different appraiser license levels?
There are 4 levels: Trainee Appraiser (entry-level, works under supervision), Licensed Residential (non-complex residential up to $1M), Certified Residential (all residential, any value), and Certified General (all property types including commercial). Each level requires progressively more education and experience hours.

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