Appraiser Licensing
Appraiser licensing varies from state to state. To participate in what is called a "federally-related
transaction," which is, for example, a mortgage being underwritten by a national bank, an appraiser
must be licensed or certified by his or her state. The license or certification is evidence that the appraiser has performed a certain number of hours as a trainee under the supervision of a practicing appraiser, may have passed an examination, and completes a certain number of hours of Continuing Education Training.

Prior to the Savings and Loan crisis of the 80s, which gave rise to appraiser licensing, appraisers had to market their expertise, service, professionalism and association designations. Many consider licensure a bare minimum of what you should expect from an appraiser.

We have worked hard to establish a reputation for quality and prompt work, performed professionally and ethically, with outstanding customer service. You should never just look for a licensed appraiser; you should be discriminating in choosing your service providers.  Tour our website for valuable information on the experience we have and the service we provide.

Licensed Residential Appraiser

Licensed Residential Appraisers are licensed to perform residential appraisals only up to a certain value threshold.

Certified Residential Appraiser

Certified Residential Appraisers are licensed to perform any type of residential appraisal, as well as certain non-complex non-residential assignments up to a certain value threshold.

Certified General Appraiser

Certified General Appraisers have attained the highest level of real estate appraisal licensure.  This certification allows for valuation of all property types with no value limits within the appraiser's level of competence.

You should always be sure your appraisal service provider is licensed and in good standing. The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) maintains a national database of appraisers and their license/certification status.  It is available publicly at this link.