I am not sure if this means better days are ahead for appraisers.  A recent article on the AppraisalScoop.com website entitled "AMCs: Prepare for Appraisal System to Change, Fees to Rise" (http://bit.ly/U0Q88C ) highlighted the changes coming to the appraisal industry.

I was asked the other day by someone working at a home I was appraising, "How can I get into the appraisal business?" I told her, you'd make more money WITHOUT an appraiser's license since you won't be bound to the same liability I am! Get a sales license with a broker, and work in other areas of the industry (sales, management, consultations).

 

A real estate agent can get their license with a broker and be in business within likely 1-3 months. How long would it take for a person to get into the appraisal business these days?
 
  • *College degree needed. 
  • *2 years of apprenticeship needed. 
  • *Supervisory appraiser (who is willing to train them) needed. 

That is at least 2+ years just to be a rookie appraiser!

 

Make it a GREAT day!

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AUTHOR: Richard D Ferris - AmcAppraisalsinc.com 
Phone 877-789-5249 or email me: richard@amcappraisalsinc.com

 

 

Richard D. Ferris
AMCAppraisalsinc.com
richard@amcappraisalsinc.com
(877) 789-5249 Voice
(888) 828-5322 Fax 

Residential Appraisals in Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, and Seminole Counties.

Also servicing Deltona, Deland, and Orange City in Volusia County. 

Florida State Certified Residential Appraiser #RD4088 

FHA Certified
 

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Clermont, FL

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Address: 10535 Summit Lakes Ln, Clermont, FL, 34711

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