Louisiana Appraiser License Requirements 

Do you want to learn how to become an appraiser in Louisiana or how to upgrade to a higher license level? Here’s a breakdown of the steps you need to take. When you’re ready to start your appraisal qualifying education, McKissock Learning provides all the courses and support you need to achieve your career goals. 

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Louisiana Appraiser License: Trainee 

Total Hours Required: 75 hrs
Mandatory Hours: 75 hrs
Elective Hours: —
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How to become an appraiser in Louisiana 

Your path to become an appraiser in Louisiana begins as a Trainee Appraiser. At the trainee level, you’ll work under the guidance of a registered Supervisory Appraiser. Your supervisor will teach you how to assess properties, conduct market research, and write appraisal reports.  

Steps to become a Trainee Appraiser 

Here are the steps you’ll need to take to become a Trainee Appraiser in Louisiana:  

Step 1: Complete the required education. 

You’ll need to pass 79 hours of Louisiana trainee appraiser education, which includes three Basic Qualifying Education courses and a mandatory Supervisor/Trainee course: 

  • Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hours) 
  • Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hours) 
  • 15-hour National USPAP Course or equivalent (15 hours) 
  • Supervisor/Trainee Course for Louisiana (4 hours) 

Step 2: Connect with a Supervisory Appraiser. 

You’ll need to connect with a Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser who will agree to serve as your Supervisory Appraiser during your time as a Trainee. You can begin searching for a supervisor while completing your qualifying education. 

Step 3: Apply for your Trainee Appraiser registration. 

Apply to become a registered Trainee Appraiser by submitting the following to the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board (LREAB): 

  • Trainee Appraiser application 
  • Education completion certificates 
  • Application fee 
  • Fingerprints for background check 

Important: Verify all requirements with the Louisiana licensing board. For more information, contact the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board at 225.925.1923. 

Next steps to become a licensed or certified appraiser in Louisiana 

Once you are a registered Trainee Appraiser, you can start working under the guidance of a supervisor. You’ll need to keep a log documenting your appraisal experience. Meanwhile, you’ll also need to take additional appraisal qualifying education courses and pass a national exam to become a licensed appraiser in Louisiana.  

You’ll need to work with a supervisor for at least 6-18 months before you can apply for your Licensed Residential, Certified Residential, or Certified General appraisal license. After that, you’ll be allowed to work independently (without the oversight of a supervisor). You can even launch your own appraisal business.  

Navigate to the “Licensed Residential,” “Certified Residential,” and “Certified General” tabs at the top of this page to see what’s required to earn those credentials. 

Louisiana Trainee Appraiser (79 hours) – AQB recommended course order 

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Qualifying Education:
75 QE Hours.
15-hr Nat’l USPAP Update or Equivalent.
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hrs.
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hrs.


2015 AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course Requirement: Both the Trainee Appraiser and Supervisory Appraiser shall be required to complete a course that, at minimum, complies with the specifications for course content established by the AQB. The course must be completed by the Trainee Appraiser prior to obtaining a Trainee Appraiser credential, and completed by the Supervisory Appraiser prior to supervising a Trainee Appraiser.


Experience: N/A


College Education: N/A

Online Limitations

No online limitations.

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process: Roster is sent via mail within 15 days of completion of course.
Roster Sent Every 15 days

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Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board
Website: http://www.reab.state.la.us/
Phone: 2259251923
Fax: 2259254501
Address: 9071 Interline Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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FAQs about how to become an appraiser in Louisiana 

How long does it take to become a real estate appraiser in Louisiana? 

It’s possible to complete the first step, becoming a Trainee Appraiser, in just a few weeks. Once you have your Trainee credential, you can begin working and earning money under a Supervisory Appraiser. The entire process to become a licensed appraiser in Louisiana can be done in a little over 6 months to a year and a half, depending on which license level you pursue. 

Can I become an Appraisal Trainee without any prior experience? 

Yes, you can begin the appraisal pre-licensing courses needed to become a Trainee without any prior work experience. Furthermore, you do not need any college education to become a Trainee or Licensed Residential Appraiser in Louisiana. 

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