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Real Estate Appraiser
75 hrs
TRAINEE ED.
150 hrs
LICENSED RES. ED.
2,500 hrs
CERT. RES. EXP.
3,000 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 on any appraisal the supervising certified appraiser is permitted to perform. Cannot independently sign appraisal reports.
Degree: None required
Scope: Non-complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value less than $1,000,000 and complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value less than $400,000
Degree: Associate degree or equivalent
Scope: 1-4 unit residential properties without regard to value or complexity
Degree: Bachelor's degree or higher
Scope: All types of real property without restriction on value or complexity, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and all other property types
Complete 75 hours of qualifying education
Apply for State-Registered Real Estate Appraiser Trainee ($400)
Gain required experience hours under a certified supervising appraiser
Complete additional qualifying education for desired credential level
Pass the AQB-approved national examination ($120)
Submit license/certification application ($1,160)
Receive license and register with ASC National Registry
Minimum Age
18 years old
Background Check
Background check required for all applicants.
Fingerprinting
Required
USPAP Requirement
15-Hour National USPAP Course required as part of qualifying education for all credential levels
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Registered with the Washington State Department of Licensing
75 creditable hours of qualifying education. Starting January 1, 2026, an additional 8-hour Valuation Bias & Fair Housing Laws & Regulations course and 4-hour Supervisor/Trainee course may be required.
Online courses: Allowed
No experience required as a prerequisite for the Trainee Appraiser classification
No exam required at this level
Trainee must work under the direct supervision of a state-certified appraiser. Supervisor must be state-certified for at least 3 years.
Max trainees per supervisor: 3
Must be a state-certified appraiser in good standing for at least 3 years
May assist on any appraisal the supervising certified appraiser is permitted to perform. Cannot independently sign appraisal reports.
Online courses: Allowed
2,000 hours of qualifying experience in no fewer than 12 months. Washington exceeds the AQB minimum of 1,000 hours over 6 months.
Exam: AQB-approved Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination
Provider: AMP (Applied Measurement Professionals)
Passing score: Scaled score of 75 (125 total questions, 110 scored)
Questions: 125
Fee: $120
None required
No college-level education required for State-Licensed Appraiser
Non-complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value less than $1,000,000 and complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value less than $400,000
Online courses: Allowed
2,500 hours of experience in no fewer than 24 months. Washington exceeds the AQB minimum of 1,500 hours over 12 months.
Exam: AQB-approved Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination
Provider: AMP (Applied Measurement Professionals)
Passing score: Scaled score of 75 (125 total questions, 110 scored)
Questions: 125
Fee: $120
Associate degree or equivalent
Must satisfy college education requirement: Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree in specified fields, 30 semester hours in approved topics, or CLEP exams
1-4 unit residential properties without regard to value or complexity
Online courses: Allowed
1,500 hours must be in non-residential appraisal work
3,000 hours of appraisal experience over a continuous period of 18 months or longer, with at least 1,500 hours in non-residential appraisal work
Exam: AQB-approved Certified General Real Property Appraiser Examination
Provider: AMP (Applied Measurement Professionals)
Passing score: Scaled score of 75 (125 total questions, 110 scored)
Questions: 125
Fee: $120
Bachelor's degree or higher
Must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in any field of study
All types of real property without restriction on value or complexity, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and all other property types
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| Tier | Application | Exam | Background | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee | $400 | — | — | — |
| Licensed Residential | $1,160 | $120 | — | $40 |
| Certified Residential | $1,160 | $120 | — | $40 |
| Certified General | $1,160 | $120 | — | $40 |
The National Registry fee ($40/year) is paid to the federal Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) and applies to all appraisers performing federally-related transactions.
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CE Hours Per Cycle
28 hours
(AQB minimum: 28 hrs)
Renewal Cycle
2 years
USPAP Update
7-Hour USPAP Update required each cycle
Renewal Fee
$980
Certification or licensure renewal fee
Confirmed per DOL news and updates page.
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Washington accepts reciprocal applications from appraisers licensed in other states. $1,080 fee for reciprocal applications (Application $660 + Certification $420).
Temporary practice: Temporary practice permits available for $250
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Important: Federal Requirement for Appraisers
All licensed and certified appraisers must be listed on the ASC National Registry to perform federally related transactions. $80 from certification/licensure fees goes to the Appraisal Subcommittee.
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Unique to Washington
Washington has among the highest licensing fees in the nation ($1,160 for initial application). The state significantly exceeds AQB experience minimums for both Licensed (2,000 hrs) and Certified Residential (2,500 hrs) tiers. AMP is the exam provider rather than PSI/Pearson VUE used by most states.
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Official Sources
RE Appraiser requirements in Washington verified against Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL), April 2026.
All data verified as of 2026-04-30. Sources consulted:
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