Florida has four levels of appraisers. Each level is outlined below. Note: All requirements are subject to change pursuant to State Law.
Registered Trainee Appraiser:
A person registered with the DBPR as qualified to perform appraisal services under the supervision of a State Certified Appraiser.
Requirements: 100 classroom hours pre-license. No state exam or experience required. State fees: $230 initial and $180 for annual renewal.
State Licensed Appraiser:
A person licensed by the DBPR as qualified to issue appraisal reports for residential real property of one to four residential units or for such real estate or real property as may be authorized by the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Appraisal Foundation and the DBPR. State fees: $175 for annual renewal. (Please note: as of 2003 the State of Florida is no longer issuing licenses in this category.)
State Certified Residential Appraiser:
A person qualified to issue appraisal reports for residential real property of one to four residential units, without regard to transaction value or complexity.
Requirements: Associate degree or higher in any major or 21 semester credit hours of college claases. 2,500 hours of experience in real property appraisal, obtained over a 24-month period and 200 classroom hours. A passing grade on the state exam is required. State fees: $330 initial and $230 for annual renewal. While not required, a cram course is highly recommended to prepare for the State Exam.
State Certified General Appraiser:
A person qualified to issue appraisal reports for any type of real property, including both commercial and residential, regardless of the property value
Requirements: Associate degree or higher, 3,000 hours of experieince in real property appraisal (of which at least 50% has to be commercial in nature) obtained over a 30-month period, and 300 classroom hours.A passing grade on the state exam. State fees: $330 initial and $230 for annual renewal. While not required, a cram course is highly recommended to prepare for the State Exam.
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