1. As of January 1, 2008, new course requirements for appraiser licensing/certification become effective.
   
2. The Appraiser Qualifications Board set new minimum education criteria to become effective in all states by January 1, 2008. The new criterion includes an increase in the minimum number of hours required to become licensed or certified, and specifies specific topic areas to be covered by these courses. Also, the criterion includes more in-depth topic coverage and increase in hours. There will also be a new uniform state licensing/certification examination, and a college degree requirement for the certified levels.
   
3. If you were unable to complete your licensing or re-licensing education prior to January 1, 2008, you will fall under the new education criteria.
   
4. Please note: These are minimum criteria; states have the option requiring more hours than listed below.

Current & Past Required Minimum Appraisal Education Hours
	Current (Starting 1/1/08)	Past (Prior to 1/1/08)
Appraiser Trainee	75	75
Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser	150	90
Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser	200	120
Certified General Real Property Appraiser	300	180



5. State regulators can choose one of three options to implement qualifying education changes: Firm Date Scenario, Segmented Scenario, or Combination Scenario.
   
   For more information consult: FAQs: How New Course Development is Affecting Appraisal Institute Education & Membership and the Appraisal Profession
   
6. regulatory agency for details.

Certified General Real Property Appraiser
Available Now or in the Near Future
(Meets future 300-hour education criteria)