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he information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board to maintain an appraisal license. The information provided below can be found on the Commission's website. However, we recommend you contact the Real Estate Commission for more detailed information about the requirements for obtaining a real estate license.
 
Real Estate Appraiser State Requirements

Apprentice:

  Successfully complete 75 hours of Board-approved courses covering the topics required by the Board in subjects related to real estate appraisal. This must include 15 hours of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
  After completion the 75 hour course you may submit your application, course completion certificate and $320 license fee.  You will be issued an apprentice permit which may be renewed up to 5 times.
  Apprentice Appraisers must be supervised by a licensed or certified appraiser while obtaining their 250 experience points. The first 75 experience points must be under the direct supervision of the senior appraiser. This experience must be present on the experience log and must be obtained within no less than 24 months. For more information on the apprentice program click here.
Licensed Appraiser
  Successfully complete 150 hours of Board-approved courses covering the topics required by the Board in subjects related to real estate appraisal. This must include 15 hours of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
  Obtain 250 experience points within 24 months which are documented on the experience log.
  Submit examination application, fee of $30 and copies of course completion certificates.  You will receive an eligibility letter and information package with directions on scheduling your examination.
  Schedule examination at PSI and pay exam fee of $75.00.  Pass the state examination with at least a 70%. Further information may be found in the candidate handbook.
  Submit completed application, and fee.
Certified Residential Appraiser
  Successfully complete 200 hours of Board-approved courses covering the topics required by the Board in subjects related to real estate appraisal. This must include 15 hours of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
  Obtain 312.5 experience points within 24 months which are documented on the experience log.
  Submit examination application, fee of $30 and copies of course completion certificates.  You will receive an eligibility letter and information package with directions on scheduling your examination.
  Schedule examination at PSI and pay exam fee of $75.00.  Pass the state examination with at least a 70%. Further information may be found in the candidate handbook.
  Submit completed application, and fee.

Certified General Appraiser

  Successfully complete 300 hours of Board-approved courses covering the topics required by the Board in subjects related to real estate appraisal. This must include 15 hours of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
  Obtain 375 experience points within 30 months with 50% or more in non-residential properties which are documented on the experience log.
  Submit examination application, fee of $30 and copies of course completion certificates.  You will receive an eligibility letter and information package with directions on scheduling your examination.
  Schedule examination at PSI and pay exam fee of $75.00.  Pass the state examination with at least a 75%. Further information may be found in the candidate handbook.
  Submit completed application, and fee.
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Continuing Education Requirements
  All appraisers must complete 14 hours of CE. You can now renew your license online at https://renewals.llronline.com/
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