Hold an associates degree or higher in any field of study

- OR -

In lieu of the required degree, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours covering all of the following subject matter courses:

• English Composition
• Principles of Economics (Micro or Macro)
• Finance
• Algebra, Geometry or higher mathematics
• Statistics
• Introduction to Computers: Word Processing/Spreadsheets
• Business or Real Estate Law

The material covered in the classroom will be tested at the end of each class.

The Iowa Association of REALTORS® offers the Qualifying Education to become a Certified Appraiser in 3 modules and offers a discount when purchased in a module.

Module 1 Classes - Register for Module 1
Class	Hours
Basic Appraisal Principles	30
Basic Appraisal Procedures	30
15-Hour National USPAP Course or Equivalent	15
Register for Module 1	75
Module 2 Classes - Register for Module 2
Class	Hours
Residential Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use	15
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach	15
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches	30
Register for Module 2	60
Module 3 Classes - Coming June, 2007
Class	Hours
Residential Report Writing and Case Studies	15
Statistics, Modeling, and Finance	15
Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies	15
Module 3 - Coming June, 2007	45
Appraisal Subject Matter Electives	20

All courses are at least 15 hours in length and tested, including USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice).

View All Qualifying Appraisal Classes

• Fee and staff appraisal
• Ad valorem tax appraisal
• Review appraisal
• Appraisal analysis
• Real estate counseling
• Highest and best use analysis
• Feasibility analysis/study and teaching of appraisal courses

Appraisal experience claimed must have been performed in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Iowa requires all trainees and supervisors to register with the state board. Supervisors must have at least two years of certified experience and be in good standing. Supervisors are limited to no more than three trainees.

The application for the Certified Residential Property Appraiser Exam is available from the Iowa Appraisal Board.

Please click the link below to visit the Iowa Appraisal Board Website, then click "Applications" to view the exam application.

Iowa Appraisal Board Website - Click on "Applications"

The Certified Residential Appraiser Application is available from the Iowa Appraisal Board.

Please click the following link to visit the Iowa Appraisal Board Website, then click "Applications" to view the Certified Residential Appraiser Application.

Iowa Appraisal Board Website - Click on "Applications"

Appraisal Student Guide - A free, comprehensive information packet to help you understand the appraisal profession and its governing bodies.

+ Iowa Appraisal Board
+ Appraisal Foundation

+ Qualifying Appraisal Classes
+ Appraisal CE Classes

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