An overview of how having an appraiser as an assessor benefits you.

Education & Experience

Criteria

Appraiser

Requirement

Assessor

Requirement

Basic education

Applicants for a Certified Residential license must hold an Associate degree (or higher or equivalent) from an accredited college, junior college, community college or university.

None.

Minimum specific education

200 hours plus the 15-hour National USPAP Course (or its equivalent).

Basic CIAO designation

Option 1: 102 hours

Required experience

2,500 hours of experience obtained during no fewer than 24 months.

None.

Certification level

Federal (Appraisal Foundation)

and state.

State.

USPAP compliance mandatory

Yes.

No.