How to Become a Real Estate Appraiser in Kansas: Your 5-Step Guide

How to Become a State Licensed Appraiser in Kansas

Now let's take a more in-depth look at the steps recommended to really start your appraisal career as a state licensed residential appraiser.

1. 1. Obtain Your Kansas Provisional Appraiser License (Recommended)

   NOTE: Your state may accept PAREA or Practicum as an alternative to Trainee license with Trainee/Supervisory model.

   Qualifying Education. Before you become a state licensed appraiser in Kansas, it’s recommended that you complete 79 hours of Kansas appraiser Qualifying Education (QE), broken up as follows:

   • 30 hours of appraisal principles
   • 30 hours of appraisal procedures
   • The 15-hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course, or an equivalent course

   You’ll also need to complete a 4-hour Training Course for Supervisory and Provisional Appraisers.

   Before signing up for the Supervisory and Provisional Appraiser training course, you need to find a sponsoring appraiser. This person will act as your mentor through completion of your experience hours (Step 3).

   All Qualifying Education must be approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and the Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board. You must complete all Qualifying Education prior to submitting your state provisional appraiser application.

   You can apply for your Provisional Appraiser license using Kansas’s online portal. There is a $50 application fee.

2. 2. Complete Your State Licensed Appraiser Education

   After becoming a Kansas provisional appraiser, it’s time for the next step toward becoming a state licensed appraiser: 150 total hours of Appraisal Foundation-approved appraiser education. Review the required coursework here. (Please Note: You’ve already satisfied 75 of these course hours through your Provisional Appraiser license – nice work!)

3. 3. Conduct Your Appraisal Work Experience

   Once you’ve finished your education, you must conduct and log at least 1,000 hours of actual appraisal experience. Those 1,000 hours must be completed:

   • Under the supervision of your supervisory appraiser; and
   • Over at least six months.

   To find a sponsoring appraiser, you can search Kansas’ appraiser database to find active certified residential and general appraisers who may be open to working with you.

   Once you’ve completed your appraiser education and experience requirements, you’ll need to submit proof of completion to the Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board for verification. Once approved, the board will notify you that you can schedule your licensing exam.

4. 4. Pass the National Uniform Licensing & Certification Examination

   After the Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board approves your education and experience, you can take the National Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam. You will receive a candidate handbook and instructions for contacting the testing company to schedule your exam. The Appraisal Foundation publishes tips on the exam structure that can help you prepare. Here’s an overview:

   • The exam is four hours long. The Licensed Residential Examination can take up to four hours to complete.
   • There are 125 questions on the test. The National Uniform Licensing and Certification exam is composed of 125 total questions. Fifteen of these questions are considered practice, and answering those questions wrong does not negatively affect your score.
   • A score of 75 points is passing. Scores for the National Uniform Licensing and Certification exam range between 0 and 110 points. Each question carries an equal weight of 1 point. To pass, you must earn a minimum of 75 points.
   • You can take the test more than once. The Appraisal Foundation allows you to take the test up to three times.

5. 5. Submit Your Application for Kansas State Licensed Appraiser

   After passing your exam, it’s time to apply for your State Licensed Appraiser license. Generally, candidates can expect this process to take up to a month, but it may vary.

   You'll need to use the online portal to apply. You’ll need to provide proof of your passing exam score, completed education requirements, and completed experience hours. There is a $50 application fee and a $40 National Appraiser Registry fee.

   Kansas appraiser licenses must be renewed annually, and Continuing Education (CE) must be completed during odd-numbered years.

Appraiser License Types in Kansas

It’s important to understand how Kansas classifies real estate appraisers across three separate categories, each with their own qualifications for licensure:

• Provisional Appraiser
• State Licensed Appraiser
• Certified Residential Appraiser
• Certified General Appraiser

After receiving your Provisional Appraiser license, you can “upgrade” to any of the subsequent license levels. Today, we’ll be focusing on how to become a state licensed appraiser. First, here’s a quick overview of the eligibility requirements for all license levels.

Find extra details here regarding background check requirements.

Provisional Appraiser

(h3) Provisional Appraiser Kansas recommends a pilot program for potential appraisers to begin their path toward becoming fully licensed. Known as a provisional appraiser, this first level of licensure is recommended before you can become fully licensed and start appraising real estate on your own.

Here's a quick overview of the recommended prerequisites you’ll want to meet before becoming a provisional appraiser:

State Licensed Appraiser

The next level up is a Kansas state licensed appraiser. At this level, you can appraise:

• Non-complex 1-4 unit residential properties (transaction value < $1,000,000)
• Complex 1-4 unit residential properties (transaction value < $250,000)

Here’s a quick overview of everything you’ll need to become a state licensed appraiser:

Certified Residential Appraiser

The next level up is a certified residential appraiser. At this level, you can appraise:

• 1-4 unit residential properties without regard to value or complexity

Here’s a quick overview of everything you’ll need to become a Kansas certified residential appraiser:

Certified General Appraiser

State certified general appraisers are the highest level of appraiser professionals in Kansas. They can appraise all types of residential or commercial property without regard to value or complexity.