Anyone experienced in this field??
2006-07-10 04:48:26 · 20 answers · asked by msjuliet2005 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Has anyone taken any online courses for this field?? And if so, how was it??
2006-07-10 13:08:15 · update #1
you need to contact the state where you live department of commerce, division of financial instituaitons. It is a long process. At least in ohio it is, you need to take classes and them work under a licensed appraiser for x amount of hours. It is a hard long process. but worth it in the end. good luck
2006-07-10 05:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by eric k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people get into it by being a Real Estate Agent, which requires a license or by being or working for a General Contractor.
To apprase you have to be savvy. What are the towel closets made out of? Cedar?
What grade of hardwood floor is it, is it original or new? It is covered with cheap varnish or high grade laquer.
What is the R rating of the walls and ceillings.
How big is the central air/heater.
What is the economy of the air/heater.
How functional is the kitchen.
Can you spot water marks on the beam ceilling, an indication of past leakage.
Can you inspect the chimney and see if it's been cleaned recently.
Is all the work "up to code?"
Can you identify shrubs, bushes and trees.
Can you identify the type of grass.
You have to apprase the area as well, plus the specific location.
Do you know a cheap chandeller from a crystal one?
A cheap carpet from a good one.
Remember, many people get houses inspected, usually by a licensed contractor who will have something to say about the apprased value stated.
They may amend it higher or lower.
2006-07-11 04:52:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
State to state licensing is different. Normally you must 1st take a course then pass a test. Then you would have to be hired as an apprentice under a full appraiser. This normally lasts 2 years. Then you can go out on your own. Try finding the Board of Real Estate Appraisors for whatever state you live in. They can give you the requirements.
2006-07-10 05:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by Veleno45 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try contacting a mortgage broker in your neighborhood.The mortgage broker is a licensed Real estate broker and could probably tell you exactly what steps you need to take and the time involved to become licensed or certified. Of course you could contact The Department of Real Estate for your state and county; it's just that a broker sometimes has contacts and may even offer a training class himself.
2006-07-10 16:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by joshandasway 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, 1stly, you have to study and take a test for that. community collages and some highschools run courses for this, while youre
doing that, you get an "aprenticship" for this, the course director
should help you with that, you wont be making much $$$ however
you get job exspierence and you get to use the owners blanket policy. when you "graduate" and get your liscence, and whoever
youre working for should be able to take you on full time. you then
depending what state you live in will still have to aprentice for a period of time for example i think in CT, its like for a year, then
you can go out on your own, its very lucridive; if you establish
yourself with a bank, you will get repeat business because the
loan officers and bank reps will need you for their customers.
its a long path, but I know appraisers that make 6 figures
salaries because they are hooked up with so many banks
best of luck
2006-07-10 07:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jenster*is*flipping*you*off 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you want to consider getting into appraisal for tax purposes. That is what I do. aka a tax assessor. It is about the same schooling and you work for local goverment usually a county or city. You can count on decent pay and good benefits including a pension. You usually don't get these benefits working in fee appraisal. Your state website should have a link somehow to the licensing bureau for that or contact your state Dept of Revenue for information. Good Luck!
2006-07-10 15:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by otisisstumpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on the WEB, and type in the word Real estate licensing, and you will get a flood of universities that offer courses on-line in getting your license, to become an agent and/ or an appraiser. I am currently enrolled on-line with the University of Texas in Arlington TX. to get my license.
2006-07-10 18:46:52 · answer #7 · answered by macfifty06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend is a realtor. She took a class specifically for appraisal and got certified. Contact you Real Estate Licensing Agency.
2006-07-10 04:52:54 · answer #8 · answered by browneyedgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your local junior college, that has a class in real estate. Those 1 day seminars do not work; and are taught by degreed businesses. Look for a college counselor or career counselor.
There are also career diplomas if your serious.
The local junior college should be accredited by the state, state laws even city laws are different every so many miles.
2006-07-10 06:10:54 · answer #9 · answered by Neil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The requirements are different in every state as it is a state regulated profession. In most cases you need to take required courses, usually at a local community college, then you apprentice with an established licensed appraiser. Once you are licensed in your own right there are continuing education requirements to keep your license valid.
2006-07-10 07:48:07 · answer #10 · answered by M. Romeo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋