How To Become A Texas Real Estate Appraiser

Becoming a Texas real estate appraiser is an exciting and rewarding career choice, but it also requires a lot of work. In order to become a Texas real estate appraiser, you must first fulfill the state’s education requirements as well as pass its licensing exams. Once you’ve done that, you can start building your career as a Texas real estate appraiser!

Becoming A Texas Real Estate Appraiser

In order to become a Texas real estate appraiser, you must first fulfill the state’s education requirements. The amount of education that is required varies based on which type of appraisal license you plan on applying for: residential, commercial/industrial, or general property.

Once you’ve fulfilled the state’s education requirements and passed its exams, then it’s time to build your career as a Texas real estate appraiser!

Becoming a Texas Real Estate Appraiser is a great way to make a living. The job offers flexibility, independence and good pay.

In order to become a Texas real estate appraiser, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Have earned an associate’s degree in real estate appraisal from an accredited college or university
3. Have completed two days of classroom instruction on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and one day of classroom instruction on Texas law pertaining to real estate appraisers within the last three years
4. Passed the National USPAP Fundamentals Exam with a score of 70 percent or higher within the last three years
5. Completed 30 hours of acceptable coursework in appraisal theory within the last three years

The path to becoming a Texas real estate appraiser is not easy, but if you are passionate about this career path and have what it takes, there are many reasons why this job could be perfect for you!

How To Become A Texas Real Estate Appraiser

HOW TO GET A
TEXAS APPRAISER LICENSE
Have you ever considered getting an Appraisal license in Texas? You can now get your Texas Residential Appraiser license in these six simple steps! Click each step below to view additional information. If you have any additional questions, contact a Career Counselor at your nearest campus to get the answers you need or enroll today to take the first step towards jump starting a new career!

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Step 1:
Complete Education Requirements

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Step 2:
Submit Online Trainee Application to TALCB

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Step 3:
Complete 1000 hours of Experience Training

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Step 4:
Submit Online License Residential Appraiser Application to TALCB

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Step 5:
Take the State Exam Prep Course

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Step 6:
Pass the State Exam at Pearson Vue

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Answers to the most important Appraisal questions!

Appraisal License Program Options
Choose a Program to Enroll
The programs listed below include the Qualifying Education (QE) courses required by the TALCB to earn a Texas Real Estate Appraiser Trainee license all the way up to a Certified Residential Appraisal License. The additional education required to upgrade your Trainee license are included in the higher priced programs. Champions does not currently offer a Certified General program.

79-Hour
Appraiser Trainee Program (Live)
$950$1290
SAVE $340
This Package Includes:
USPAP (15-Hours)
Basic Appraisal Principles (30-Hours)
Basic Appraisal Procedures (30-Hours)
Supervisor-Trainee Course for Texas (4-Hours)
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Virtual Classroom
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$950
154-Hour
Licensed Residential Appraiser Program
$1790$2400
SAVE $610
This Package Includes:
2022-2023 USPAP
Appraisal 1 – 5
Residential Report Writing & Case Studies
Supervisor-Trainee Course for Texas
Appraisal Exam Prep
154 TALCB Credit Hours
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Virtual Classroom
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$1790
79-Hour
Trainee the Basics Package (Online)
$950$1147
SAVE $197
This Package Includes:
USPAP (15-Hours)
Basic Appraisal Principles (30-Hours)
Basic Appraisal Procedures (30-Hours)
Supervisor-Trainee Course for Texas (4-Hours)
Online courses are taken via a 3rd-party provider
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Online
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$950
Upgrade Programs
$799.95 – $2499.95
This Package Includes:
Appraisal Trainee to Licensed Residential Appraiser
154 Appraisal Hours (79 hours + 75 additional hours)
Appraisal Trainee to Certified Residential Appraiser
204 Appraisal Hours (79 hours + 125 additional hours)
Appraisal Trainee to Certified General Appraiser
304 Appraisal Hours (79 hours + 225 additional hours)
Online courses are taken via a 3rd-party provider
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Set Your Appraiser License Education Course Schedule.
Online or in the Virtual Classroom!
Virtual Classroom

Combination of instructor-led ChampionsLIVE!® streaming and home-study.

Best for remote students who want the classroom experience streamed to their home or office. Study before class and spend time with a real-teacher remotely at home.

Online (3rd-Party)

An online, module based course that works on any mobile device with an internet connection.

For remote students who learn best with video and interactive activities. Work through online material at your own pace on any device with an internet connection. These courses are taken via a 3rd-party provider.

TALCB Required Qualifying Education (QE) Courses
The following courses are required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and must be completed by every license applicant. All of the courses are also available at a discounted rate when purchased together in one of the QE programs listed above.

Supervisor-Trainee Course for Texas
The Supervisor-Trainee Appraiser course addresses the requirements and responsibilities of supervisory appraisers as well as expectations for Trainee Appraisers. This course meets the requirements established by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation in its 2015 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. This course will increase your understanding of the responsibilities and obligations of both the Trainee Appraiser and the Supervisory Appraiser within the context of the Trainee – Supervisor relationship. You will also learn the applicable state and local jurisdictional requirements and review relevant USPAP obligations.

Approval #27783 (Classroom / Live)
Approval #27783 (Online)
4 Credit Hours (TALCB)
Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider
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Virtual Classroom
Online
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$105
2022-2023 15-Hour National USPAP Course
Familiarize yourself with the 2020-2021 Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This course explores changes to the 2020-2021 version of USPAP, dives into demanding and complex appraisal problems, and provides insights into how to confidently put forth property appraisals that adhere to USPAP standards

Approval #38250 (Classroom / Live)
15 Credit Hours (TALCB)
Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider
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$315
Appraisal 1: Basic Appraisal Principles
Take an in-depth look at how real property concepts, characteristics, and legal descriptions influence real estate values. This is a foundational course for other advanced appraisal courses. It summarizes the educational requirements for appraisers, explains the characteristics of a market, and summarizes the process of market analysis.

Approval #27856 (Classroom / Live)
Approval #27856 (Online)
30 Credit Hours (TALCB)
Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider
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Virtual Classroom
Online
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$435
Appraisal 2: Basic Appraisal Procedures
Continue to establish your foundation for the appraisal profession by learning the steps for appraising all types of real property. This course reviews the three approaches to value (the Cost Approach, Sales Comparison Approach, and the Income Capitalization Approach) and explores real-world examples of each approach to value.

Approval #38557 (Classroom / Live)
Approval #27855 (Online)
30 Credit Hours (TALCB)
Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider
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Virtual Classroom
Online
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$435
Appraisal 3: Residential Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use
Market analysis and highest and best use are key elements involved in a credible real property valuation. This course will give you the tools and insights needed to expand your knowledge in these critical analyses. It reviews the basics of analysis, including definitions and terminology, boosts your knowledge of common methodologies used to extract information from the market, and explores the concept of highest and best use and the theory of consistent use.

Approval #27853 (Classroom / Live)
Approval #27853 (Online)
15 Credit Hours (TALCB)
Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider
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Online
Virtual Classroom
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$225
Appraisal 4: Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach
Explore the fundamentals of site valuation and cost approach with course content designed to meet the requirements of the Appraisal Qualifications Board as part of the required Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. This course fulfills one of the elements of the AQB’s Required Core Curriculum for Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification and the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification.

Approval #27852 (Classroom / Live)
Approval #27852 (Online)
15 Credit Hours (TALCB)
Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider
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Virtual Classroom
Online
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$225
Appraisal 5: Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches
Cover the basics of income property principles that affect the appraisal of residential properties. With this course, you will expand your knowledge of the two primary approaches used to value real property, boost your knowledge on the principles of income capitalization, and set a foundation for more advanced general appraiser classes.

Approval #29598 (Classroom / Live)
Approval #27854 (Online)
30 Credit Hours (TALCB)
Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider
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Online
Virtual Classroom
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$435
Appraisal 6: Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies
Designed to comply with the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria established by the Appraiser Qualifications Board, this course is structured around four specialized areas of appraisal practice: complex property appraisal, market analysis, challenges in the sales comparison approach, and highest and best use analysis. This course provides a thorough explanation of complex properties, reviews the COMPETENCY RULE and the SCOPE OF WORK RULE aspects of USPAP, explains the valuation process and reporting process for complex properties, and examines 15 advanced case studies that illustrate the practical application of each principle discussed.

Approval #27797 (Online)
15 Credit Hours (TALCB)
Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider
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Online
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$225
Appraisal 7: Residential Report Writing and Case Studies
An appraisal report is both the final step and a critical element in the appraisal process. Get up-to-speed on the techniques and procedures associated with writing a proper appraisal report and uncover the various reporting options available. Learn the foundational requirements for these reports, which are taken from USPAP and intended users such as Fannie Mae and HUD. You will also enhance your learning with interactive case studies on a single-family dwelling and a three-unit residential income property.

Approval #27871 (Classroom / Live)
Approval #27871 (Online)
15 Credit Hours (TALCB)
Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider
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Online
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$225
Statistics, Modeling, and Finance
From graphic analysis to measures of dispersion, this course takes you inside a range of topics relating to statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and the principles of real estate finance as they apply to the appraisal profession. You will advance your skills through demonstrations of mathematical and valuation modeling, automated valuation models (AVMs), and linear and multiple regression analysis. Review the role of the Federal Reserve System and the history of financing in the United States. This course is structured to conform to the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria established by the AQB.

Approval #27851 (Online)
15 Credit Hours (TALCB)
Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider