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Want To Become An Appraiser In PA?
First, Become A Licensed Appraiser Trainee

As of Oct. 1, 2010, the first step for people interested in becoming certified residential appraisers or certified general appraisers in Pennsylvania is to become a licensed appraiser trainee.

To learn more about the process, its requirements, and how it is completed, please see this page.

Appraisal Certification Requirements

Rules changed in 2008.

The Appraisal Foundation, the national organization authorized by Congress to set standards and qualifications for real property appraisers, issued new requirements for persons interested in becoming certified appraisers of real estate. These new standards affect all states, including Pennsylvania. They took effect Jan. 1, 2008.