Wisconsin Appraiser License Requirements

Appraiser License Types (Pre-license)

The following are the types of licenses for appraisers. 

• Licensed Appraiser: This appraiser can appraise non-complex one-to-four units valued under $1,000,000 and complex one-to-four residential units valued under $250,000. Does not include the appraisal of subdivisions.
  • Complete 150 hours of approved pre-license education, including 15 hours of USPAP.
  • Pass a state-administered exam.
  • Accumulate 2,000 hours of experience in no less than 12 months.
  • 30 semester credit hours of college-level education.
   
• Certified Residential Appraiser: This appraiser can appraise one-to-four residential units of any value or complexity. This classification does not include the appraisal of subdivisions.
  • 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 in no less than 24 months.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree or higher (in any field).
   
• Certified General Appraiser: This 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 3,000 hours of experience in no less than 30 months.
• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher (in any field).

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.  

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