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Master the Valuation of Properties

Appraisal Courses

Being an Appraiser is equivalent to having a Masters Degree in Real Estate Sales. It enables you to make more money and advance professionally.

To answer some of the most frequently asked questions, Alexander M. Frame, President and Coordinator of Real Estate Education Center has prepared the following explanation. Because the NYS Appraisal Certification process is new, further modification and interpretations may arise. For clarification or individual questions, we suggest you to call the Dept. of State at (518) 474-4429, or Real Estate Education Center.

• Do I need an Appraisal License or Appraisal Certification to be a professional Appraiser?
  
  
• What are the various types of Appraisal Certifications?
  
  
• What are the detailed requirements for each license/certification program?
  
  
• What is considered acceptable experience for the appraisal certification?
  
  
• What is considered unacceptable experience?
  
  
• Will I receive equivalency credit for courses taken before NYS Certification qualifying courses were instituted?
  
  
• What is the difference in qualifications for the NYS licensed Real Estate Appraiser and Certified Residential Appraiser?
  
  
• May I receive Continuing Education Credit toward my Real Estate License for the Appraisal qualifying course?

• What are the dates for Appraisal State Exams?
  

Real Estate Education Center offers a number of appraisal courses. Some of them must be taken to become a certified appraiser. Others are designed to help certified appraisers to complete their continuing education requirements or enhance their skills. For further information on our courses visit: