How to Become a Designated Real Property Appraiser

Real property appraisal encompasses the valuation of all types of residential, commercial or agricultural real estate. A real property appraiser is a professional who develops and reports an opinion of the value on land and building assets on that land. Real property appraisals are done for many reasons, including estate tax\liquidations; insurance purposes; loan underwriting; expert witness testimony; and auction services among others.

What is a Designated Real Property Appraiser?

Currently in the United States, the Government regulates real property appraisers. The power of regulation currently rests with the individual states and territories that issue licenses and certifications to real property appraisers. More information about the pathways to licensing is available through The Appraisal Foundation. When consumers are choosing a real property appraiser, it is crucial for them to pay close attention to the qualifications of that individual and make certain that the appraiser’s education and standards of practice are sufficient to produce appraisals that are independent, consistent, and objective, as well as an appraisal report that is reliable and credible. Consumers should also consider hiring a real property appraiser who is affiliated with an established valuation professional organization like ASA.

What are the Steps to Becoming a Desingated Real Property Appraiser?

When an appraiser joins ASA, they come in as an Applicant. When Applicants have passed the online ethics examination and a 15-hour USPAP course and exam, they become Candidates. Applicants and Candidates qualify for member discounts on courses, publications and conferences, and many other benefits. Tuition grants are available to eligible participants.

Once Candidates have fulfilled the real property education and testing requirements, they may apply for a designation. Accreditation from the ASA Real Property Discipline, includes the AM (Accredited Member) designation and the ASA (Accredited Senior Appraiser) designation. Strict adherence to the ASA Code of Ethics is observed and enforced by members at all times.

To Qualify for Accredited Member (AM) or Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) Status

Accredited Members are required to have two (2) years of full-time appraisal experience and Accredited Senior Appraisers are required to have five (5) years of full-time appraisal experience in real property appraising.

Ready to take the next steps to becoming a designated real property appraiser?

1. View the Real Property Guide to Professional Designations.
2. View ASA’s membership and accreditation overview for more details on becoming a designatedreal property appraiser.
3. Contact ASA at (800) 272-8258 or asainfo@appraisers.org.

ASA is the oldest and only major appraisal organization designating members in all appraisal specialties and offers its members unparalleled education, renowned appraisal events, diverse networking channels, and increased referral opportunities. Enhance your career and gain credibility by becoming a designated real property appraiser with ASA.

Start your path today, visit us online at www.appraisers.org/join.