Wisconsin Appraiser License Requirements
Appraiser License Types (Pre-license)
The following are the types of licenses for appraisers. To see a downloadable flyer of the detailed requirements, click here.
- Licensed Appraiser: Can appraise non-complex 1-4 residential units valued under $1,000,000 or complex 1-4 residential units valued under $250,000.
- Complete 150 hours of approved pre-license education, including15 hours of USPAP.
- Pass a state-administered exam.
- Accumulate 2,000 hours of experience.
- Certified Residential Appraiser: Can appraise 1-4 residential units of any value or complexity including vacant/unimproved land that is utilized for, or for which the highest and best use is for 1-4 family purposes; cannot appraise subdivisions where a development analysis/appraisal is necessary.
- Complete 200 hours of approved pre-license education, including:
- 15 hours of USPAP.
- 15 hours of statistics.
- 15 hours of advanced case studies.
- 20 hours of electives.
- Pass a state-administered exam
- Accumulate 2,500 hours of experience
- Hold an Associate's Degree
- Certified General Appraiser: Can appraise all types of property at any value.
- Complete 300 hours of approved pre-license education, including:
- 15 hours of USPAP.
- 15 hours of statistics.
- 30 hours of General Market Analysis.
- 30 hours of General Sales Comparison.
- 30 hours of General Site Valuation and Cost.
- 60 hours of General Income.
- 30 hours of General Report Writing and Case Studies.
- 30 hours of electives.
- Pass a state-administered exam
- Accumulate 2,500 hours of experience
- Hold an Bachelor's Degree
Appraiser License Renewal (Continuing Education)
The Wisconsin DSPS requires all appraiser licensees to complete 28 hours of CE during each two-year licensing period (biennium), seven of these hours must be USPAP education, in order to renew your license. The WRA offers appraisal DSPS-approved CE courses throughout the year to help satisfy the education requirement. Download January 2008 changes!
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