The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience and examination requirements established by the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board.

The information can be found in the Board’s website. However, we recommend that you contact the Appraisal Board for more detailed information.

Levels of Licensure

• Real Estate Appraiser Trainee
• Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser
• Certified General Real Property Appraiser

Licensure Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Submit proof of completion of the educational requirements for each level of licensure
• Submit proof of completion of the experience requirements for each level of licensure
• For Certified Residential level: Provide proof of satisfactory completion of either a 2 year associates degree or higher, OR a total of 21 semester hours consisting of: English Composition; Principles of Economics, (either Macro or Micro); Finance; Algebra; Geometry or higher mathematics; Statistics; Computer Science; and either Business Law or Real Estate Law
• For Certified General level: Provide proof of satisfactory completion of either a 4 year bachelors degree or higher, OR a total of 30 semester hours consisting of: English Composition; Micro Economics, Macro Economics; Finance; Algebra; Geometry or higher mathematics; Statistics; Computer Science; and either Business Law or Real Estate Law. Also must include any 2 or the following courses: Accounting; Geography; Agricultural Economics; Business Management. Or Real Estate
• Pass the state examination (Real Estate Appraiser Trainees are not required to take an exam)
• Submit application, required documents, and associated fees

Education Requirements:

On February 20, 2004, the Appraiser Qualifications Board of The Appraisal Foundation adopted changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria that went into effect on January 1, 2008. These changes represent the minimum national requirements that each state must implement for individuals applying for a real estate appraiser license or certification as of January 1, 2008. The Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria and Interpretations of the Criteria provides in depth information on the new criteria and may be accessed by clicking the hyperlink or is available on The Appraisal Foundation website. The educational hour requirements for LA are:

• 75 hours for the Real Estate Appraiser Trainee which consist of the following courses:
  • Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hours)
  • Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hours)
  • The 15 Hour National USPAP course or its equivalent (15 hours)
• 200 hours for the Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
• 300 hours for Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

Experience Requirements:

• Real Estate Appraiser trainee - No experience required
• Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser - 2500 hours in no less than 24 months
• Certified General Real Estate Appraiser - 3000 hours in no less than 30 months with at least 1500 hours of experience in non-residential appraisals

Continuing Education:

• All licenses expire biannually on December 31st
• Licensees must complete 30 hours of continuing education within the renewal cycle
• 7 hours must cover the USPAP Update course or its equivalent