Course Overview
A real estate appraiser develops and reports an expert opinion on what a property is worth; essential to nearly every sale, refinance, and investment decision. It’s a respected career with room to grow, from appraiser assistant to certified residential and certified general appraiser, with specialties in residential, commercial, or agricultural property.
Every appraiser starts at the assistant level, working under a licensed appraiser while completing the required education. New York recently updated its appraiser requirements, and REEDC is updating its program to match. Join our list and we’ll reach out as soon as enrollment opens.
Every appraiser’s career begins at the assistant level — earning hands-on experience under a licensed New York appraiser.
Why choose REEDC for your appraisal pre-licensing course?
- 100,000+ Graduates Licensed and Employed
- Industry’s Most Flexible Schedule
- Classroom, Livestream via Zoom, and Online Self-Paced Courses Available
- Lifetime Job Placement Assistance
Key Topics Covered
Real estate appraisal training builds the skills to determine what a property is worth: from appraisal principles and procedures to the professional standards every appraiser must follow. Here’s a look at the foundational topics covered on the path to becoming an appraiser.
- Basic Appraisal Principles
- Basic Appraisal Procedures
- Property Types & Characteristics
- The Valuation Process
- Approaches to Value
- Market Analysis & Highest/Best Use
- USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)
- Appraisal Ethics
- Valuation Bias & Fair Housing
- Site Valuation & the Cost Approach
- Sales Comparison & Income Approaches
- Report Writing & Case Studies
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El H.
This recommendation is for Garry, one of the Property and Casualty Insurance Broker Pre-Licensing course instructors. He kept class interesting and fun and almost my whole class passed the exam the first time. He really seemed to care about his students and their comprehension of the material as opposed to just drilling the correct answers into us.
Jillian R.
At the time of writing this, I am about 75% done with my classes at REEDC and I am having such a great time that I felt compelled to write a review.
The instructor is very knowledgeable, funny and engaging. When you are there, you genuinely follow the material because it is taught so well.
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I have just finished my course and exam here. I cannot say enough about this wonderful place! There is a great concern and devotion on the part of everyone there that your experience is positive and you are happy with your learning. Most impressive was the incredible effort put towards job placement, recruiting, and real world networking.
Jessie B.
The Property Casualty Insurance course was taught by Garry Smalley, a great instructor who engaged the class and made the whole experience worthwhile. Believe it or not, I remember laughing a few times in the class from some of the stories. I just got my license today! Passed on my first try, the course was more then enough if you are willing to study 1-2 hours a few nights a week
Paul L.
Just finished two weeks of classes, and I couldn’t be more pleased. The teacher, Greg is very impressive, having been in the field, and is a wealth of knowledge. He always has time to answer my many questions. I live in Brooklyn, and work in Manhattan, and if I don’t feel like coming into NY on weekends, I can go to their Brooklyn office, which works out well for me.
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Our Appraisal Apprentice Packages
Best Value
Appraisal Apprentice
Full Package
$900
A value of $1800+
- All 70 Hours of NY-Required Qualifying Education
- 30 Hour Basic Appraisal Principles (R-5)
- 30 Hour Basic Appraisal Procedures (R-6)
- 15 Hour National USPAP Course
Individual Courses
Appraisal Apprentice
Modules
$350+
- Individual Appraiser Modules Available for Purchase
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How to Becomes a Real Estate Appraiser in New York
Real estate appraisers are licensed by the New York Department of State. The path starts at the appraiser assistant level and grows from there as you gain education and experience. Here’s what New York requires to get started:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Complete the state-required qualifying education for the appraiser assistant level (including Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, and the National USPAP course).
- Work under the supervision of a licensed New York appraiser to gain experience.
- Submit an appraiser assistant application to the New York Department of State.
Interested in an Appraisal Career?
REEDC’s Appraisal Apprentice program is being updated to meet New York’s newest requirements. Join our list and we’ll reach out as soon as enrollment opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a real estate appraiser do?
A real estate appraiser develops and reports an expert, unbiased opinion of what a property is worth. Their valuations are relied on for sales, refinancing, lending, taxes, and investment decisions. Appraisers can specialize in residential, commercial, or agricultural property as their career grows.
How do I become an appraiser in New York?
You start at the Appraiser Assistant level, where you complete the state-required qualifying education and work under a licensed New York appraiser to gain experience. From there, you can advance to Certified Residential and Certified General Appraiser by meeting additional education, experience, and exam requirements set by the Department of State.
Do I need experience or a degree to start?
No experience is required to begin at the appraiser assistant level, and no degree is needed for that first step. As you advance to the certified levels, New York requires additional supervised experience, a state exam, and a college degree — an associate’s for certified residential and a bachelor’s for certified general.
Is REEDC's appraisal course available now?
New York recently updated its appraiser education requirements, and REEDC is updating its Appraisal Apprentice program to match. The course isn’t open for enrollment just yet — but if you join our notification list, a Career Advisor will reach out as soon as it’s available.
Why is real estate appraisal a good career?
Appraisal is a respected, in-demand profession with a clear path for growth and strong earning potential. Appraisers are essential to nearly every real estate transaction, and as you move from assistant to certified appraiser, you can take on more complex properties and greater independence.