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How to become a real estate appraiser in Nevada. Trainee: 78 hrs education. Licensed Residential: 153 hrs + 2,400 hrs experience. All four tiers documented with fees, exams, and AQB comparison. Data verified 2026-03-21. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Real Estate Appraiser
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78 hrs
TRAINEE ED.
153 hrs
LICENSED RES. ED.
2,500 hrs
CERT. RES. EXP.
3,600 hrs
CERT. GEN. EXP.
Real estate appraiser licensing follows a tiered path. Each level builds on the previous one with additional education and experience.
Scope: May assist in appraisals of any property type under direct supervision of a certified appraiser; cannot sign appraisal reports independently
Degree: No college degree required
Scope: Non-complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value less than $1,000,000; complex 1-4 unit residential with transaction value less than $250,000
Degree: Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in specified fields, or 30 semester hours in specified subjects
Scope: All residential properties of 1-4 units regardless of value or complexity; does not include commercial or non-residential properties
Degree: Bachelor's degree or higher required
Scope: All types of real property — residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural — without regard to value or complexity
Nevada uses 'Registered Intern' instead of 'Trainee Appraiser'
Nevada requires a 3-hour Nevada Appraisal Law course in addition to the standard AQB courses, bringing the total to 78 hours. Supervisor/Trainee Course is also required but taken jointly with the supervising appraiser.
Online courses: Allowed
No experience required to register as an intern; experience is gained under supervision
No exam required at this level
Must work under direct supervision of a certified appraiser. Both intern and supervisor must complete the Supervisor/Trainee Course together. Intern must attend at least 6 hours of Commission meetings before applying for license upgrade.
Max trainees per supervisor: 3
Must hold a Certified Residential or Certified General credential in good standing and complete the Supervisor/Trainee Course
May assist in appraisals of any property type under direct supervision of a certified appraiser; cannot sign appraisal reports independently
Nevada requires 3 hours of Nevada Appraisal Law on top of AQB coursework, bringing total to 153 hours
Online courses: Allowed
At least 2 years and 2,400 hours of experience working as an appraiser or intern — SIGNIFICANTLY exceeds AQB minimum of 1,000 hours over 6 months
Exam: National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam — Licensed Residential
Provider: Prometric (on behalf of the AQB)
Passing score: Pass/Fail as determined by AQB cut score
Fee: Included in application fees
Must pass appraisal examination or hold active license in another state
No college degree required
AQB does not require a degree at the Licensed Residential level; Nevada follows AQB minimum
Non-complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value less than $1,000,000; complex 1-4 unit residential with transaction value less than $250,000
Nevada requires 3 hours of Nevada Appraisal Law on top of AQB coursework
Online courses: Allowed
At least 2 years and 2,500 hours experience working as an appraiser or intern, including not less than 500 hours of experience relating to complex property — EXCEEDS AQB minimum of 1,500 hours over 12 months
Exam: National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam — Certified Residential
Provider: Prometric (on behalf of the AQB)
Passing score: Pass/Fail as determined by AQB cut score
Fee: Included in application fees
Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in specified fields, or 30 semester hours in specified subjects
Must hold Bachelor's degree or higher, OR Associate degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or real estate, OR 30 semester hours (English, micro/macro economics, finance, math, statistics, computer science, business/real estate law + 2 electives), OR CLEP equivalent
All residential properties of 1-4 units regardless of value or complexity; does not include commercial or non-residential properties
Nevada requires 3 hours of Nevada Appraisal Law on top of AQB coursework
Online courses: Allowed
1,500 hours must be in non-residential appraisal work
At least 3 years and 3,600 hours experience, including not less than 1,500 hours of commercial real estate appraisal — EXCEEDS AQB minimum of 3,000 hours over 18 months
Exam: National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam — Certified General
Provider: Prometric (on behalf of the AQB)
Passing score: Pass/Fail as determined by AQB cut score
Fee: Included in application fees
Bachelor's degree or higher required
Must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
All types of real property — residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural — without regard to value or complexity
Minimum Age
18 years old
Background Check
Fingerprint verification required for all applicants; fingerprints must be obtained from approved vendors and expire within 2 months of submission
Fingerprinting
Required
USPAP Requirement
15-Hour National USPAP Course required as part of qualifying education; 7-Hour USPAP Update required every 2 years for renewal
| Tier | Application | Exam | Background | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee | $305 | — | Included in fingerprint processing | — |
| Licensed Residential | $435 | Included in application fees | — | $40 |
| Certified Residential | $435 | Included in application fees | — | $40 |
| Certified General | $535 | Included in application fees | — | $40 |
The National Registry fee ($40/year) is paid to the federal Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) and applies to all appraisers performing federally-related transactions.
Complete 78 hours of qualifying education including Nevada Appraisal Law (3 hours)
Complete the Supervisor/Trainee Course with your supervising appraiser
Submit Registered Intern application with $305 fee and fingerprints
Attend at least 6 hours of Commission meetings
Gain required experience under supervision (2,400 hours over 2 years for Licensed Residential)
Complete additional qualifying education hours for desired credential level
Pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam
Submit license application and pay applicable fees ($435 Licensed/Certified Residential, $535 Certified General)
Register with the ASC National Registry ($40 annual fee)
CE Hours Per Cycle
30 hours
(Exceeds AQB minimum of 28 hrs)
Renewal Cycle
2 years
USPAP Update
7-Hour USPAP Update required each cycle
Renewal Fee
Included in license renewal fees
30 hours required per 2-year cycle (exceeds AQB minimum of 28 hours); includes 7-hour USPAP Update. Effective 2026, 7-hour Valuation Bias & Fair Housing course also required (4-hour updates every 2 years thereafter).
Individuals holding valid appraiser licenses in other states may use an abbreviated application process. No experience log required. Must provide copy of home state license and complete 3 hours of Nevada Appraisal Law.
Temporary practice: Available through the abbreviated application process for licensed out-of-state appraisers
Important: Federal Requirement for Appraisers
All licensed and certified appraisers must be listed on the ASC National Registry to perform appraisals for federally related transactions. Nevada includes an FFIEC fee ($80) in its license application.
Unique to Nevada
Nevada has among the highest experience requirements in the nation — 2,400 hours for Licensed Residential (vs 1,000 AQB minimum) and 3,600 hours for Certified General (vs 3,000 AQB minimum). The state also uniquely requires Registered Interns to attend 6 hours of Commission meetings before upgrading their credential.
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How this state compares to 50 others for this profession
Timeline
#1 of 51
Salary
#42 of 51
Processing
#1 of 51
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (SOC 13-2023)
Entry Level
$49,230
25th percentile
Median
$52,000
-21% vs. national avg ($65,420)Experienced
$85,640
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
690 employed in this state
Note: BLS category "Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate" includes both appraisers and assessors. Tax assessors and other non-appraisal roles are included in this figure.
Source: BLS OEWS – Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (May 2024)
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Real Estate Appraiser
$52,000
AQB courses + supervised experience (varies by tier)
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$49,990
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Real Estate Appraiser
AQB courses + supervised experience (varies by tier)
$52,000
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024 for this state. Career paths represent common advancement routes — actual progression may vary. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook
Estimated total: 60–166 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
Source: Nevada Commission of Appraisers of Real Estate — Licensing Requirements
4–8 weeks
Estimated processing time
Source: Nevada Commission of Appraisers of Real Estate — Licensing Requirements
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