Real Estate Appraiser

Program Description

Real Estate Appraisers assess residential real estate property for its current fair market value. In order to appraise the property, the appraiser must go to the real estate site and take pictures and measurements of the land and/or residence. A search of local real estate records is done to establish a price comparison of like properties, and a computerized report on the findings is written up for the customer and lender.

This course series features courses that will prepare students work in the field and to sit for the Maryland Licensed Appraiser exam. Students will be prepared to begin their required apprenticeship hours and, when completed, take the licensing exam to become a Maryland Licensed Appraiser. Students may apply for Appraisal Trainee license after completing 75 hours of education (REA019 and REA020). To apply for the Licensed Appraiser exam, students must complete 150 hours of education and 2000 hours of appraisal apprenticeship hours. To qualify to take the Appraiser License exam, students must have completed a minimum of 30 credits of post-secondary education or hold an associate degree or higher.​

​Students entering this program should have strong analytical, math, listening, communication, and writing skills, and the ability to work both independently and within groups. 

​​Typical job titles for this filed include real estate appraiser, real property appraiser, and field appraiser. Jobs are available in the real estate industry and governmental agencies, and there are also opportunities to be self-employed. Additional career information can be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:

1. meet education requirements set by the Appraisal Foundation for licensing as a Real Estate Appraiser,

2. apply the knowledge and skills to function effectively as a real estate appraiser,

3. prepare to gain employment as a real estate appraiser trainee, and

4. prepare to sit for the state licensing exam.​

CCBC Pathway

Business Pathway - Pathways are designed to help you meet your academic and career goals by aligning related courses and programs.  Pathway students participate in a variety of activities that help explore career opportunities in their field of study.  You can meet with a CCBC advisor who help align — or realign — your educational plan with the Pathway that best supports you and your goals.

Program Credentials

CCBC Credential: Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Certificate and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

Students will be prepared to begin their required apprenticeship hours and, when completed, take the licensing exam to become a Maryland Licensed Appraiser. Students may apply for the Appraisal Trainee license exam after completing 75 hours of education (REA019 and REA020). To apply for the Licensed Appraiser exam, students must complete 150 hours of education and 2000 hours of appraisal apprenticeship hours.
 
Certifying Organization:  Maryland Real Estate Appraisers & Home Inspectors Commission  https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec

Disclosures

CCBC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the CCBC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, click here .

Financial Aid and Payment Options

We offer financial aid by packaging public and private funding options to those who qualify, in select Continuing Education courses and programs. Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition,  the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.

Length of Training

Course series - ​6 months; Apprenticeship - minimum of 2 years

Courses start in September and January at CCBC Hunt Valley.

Program Requirements

​Course series requirement: High School Diploma or GED

This program is not eligible for Baltimore County Public School Blueprint funding.

Exam requirement: To qualify to take the Appraiser License exam, students must have completed a minimum of 30 credits of post-secondary education or hold an associate degree or higher.

Application Process

To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Continuing Education Workforce Certificate program application.  An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.

Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.

Prior Learning Assessment

This program has potential options for waiving select courses based on previous coursework or articulated coursework from an approved curriculum. Maximum number of program hours that may be earned from prior learning: 90

Program Course Sequence

Class attendance is mandatory. Students must pass a final exam in each of the five courses.

Career Coach

Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more.  View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA.  Explore career and training opportunities at https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.

Project Management

Coordinator: Moire Riley | mriley@ccbcmd.edu |  443-840-1804 | Hunt Valley 106

Administrative Assistant: Sarah Moore | smoore3@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-1632 | Essex BESS 116