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Take your classes with LIVE INSTRUCTORS that are SBCREA approved. Only $460 for 28 hours including the required USPAP & the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act.

Valuation of Income Producing Properties | Sat., Nov. 16, 2024 | 9 AM - 4 PM

Valuation of Income Producing Properties | Sat., Nov. 16, 2024 | 9 AM - 4 PM

11/16/24    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$110.00 - $129.00
Location: Your choice: attend on zoom or in-person at 1427 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15226. This course provides instruction in the determination of value [...]
7-hour National USPAP | Sat. November 23, 2024 | 9 AM - 4 PM

7-hour National USPAP | Sat. November 23, 2024 | 9 AM - 4 PM

11/23/24    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$130.00 - $160.00
This is your required 7-hour National USPAP course taught by Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS.  Location: Hybrid, (come in person at 1427 West Liberty Ave [...]
Property Assessment in Pennsylvania | Sat., Dec. 7, 2024 | 9 AM - 4 PM

Property Assessment in Pennsylvania | Sat., Dec. 7, 2024 | 9 AM - 4 PM

12/07/24    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$110.00 - $139.00
Location is students'choice: ZOOM Or in-person at 1427 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15226. Learn the latest on Property Assessment Changes in Pennsylvania - taught [...]
PA State Appraisal Regulations and Guidelines Update | Sat., Dec 14, 2024 | 9 AM - 4 PM

PA State Appraisal Regulations and Guidelines Update | Sat., Dec 14, 2024 | 9 AM - 4 PM

12/14/24    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$110.00 - $129.00
This is a hybrid course. Meet on ZOOM or at 1427 West Libery Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15226, please select one from the menu below. PA [...]
7-hour National USPAP | Sat. Feb 1, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

7-hour National USPAP | Sat. Feb 1, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

02/01/25    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$130.00 - $160.00
This is your required 7-hour National USPAP course taught by Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS.  Location: ONLY ON ZOOM Please select below whether you plan [...]
Valuation of Income Producing Properties | Sat., Feb. 8, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

Valuation of Income Producing Properties | Sat., Feb. 8, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

02/08/25    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$100.00 - $129.00
Location: ZOOM This course provides instruction in the determination of value of income producing real property for residential, apartment buildings, industrial, office and other commercial [...]
Property Assessment in Pennsylvania | Sat., Feb. 22, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

Property Assessment in Pennsylvania | Sat., Feb. 22, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

02/22/25    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$110.00 - $139.00
Location: ZOOM only Learn the latest on Property Assessment Changes in Pennsylvania - taught by Michael Suley, CRB, CRS, Board member, County of Allegheny Board [...]
PA State Appraisal Regulations and Guidelines Update | Sat., Mar. 8, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

PA State Appraisal Regulations and Guidelines Update | Sat., Mar. 8, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

03/08/25    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$110.00 - $129.00
ZOOM only PA State Appraisal and Guidelines Update taught by Mark Smeltzer Jr., Esq.  Total of 7 hours. (Includes the 2-hr State mandated requirement.) Approved [...]
7-hour National USPAP | Sat. March 29, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

7-hour National USPAP | Sat. March 29, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

03/29/25    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$130.00 - $160.00
This is your required 7-hour National USPAP course taught by Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS.  Location: Hybrid, (come in person at 1427 West Liberty Ave [...]
Property Assessment in Pennsylvania | Sat., April 26, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

Property Assessment in Pennsylvania | Sat., April 26, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

04/26/25    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$110.00 - $139.00
Location is students'choice: ZOOM Or in-person at 1427 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15226. Learn the latest on Property Assessment Changes in Pennsylvania - taught [...]
Valuation of Income Producing Properties | Sat., May 3, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

Valuation of Income Producing Properties | Sat., May 3, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

05/03/25    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$110.00 - $129.00
Location: Your choice: attend on zoom or in-person at 1427 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15226. This course provides instruction in the determination of value [...]
PA State Appraisal Regulations and Guidelines Update | Sat., May 17, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

PA State Appraisal Regulations and Guidelines Update | Sat., May 17, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

05/17/25    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$110.00 - $129.00
This is a hybrid course. Meet on ZOOM or at 1427 West Libery Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15226, please select one from the menu below. PA [...]
7-hour National USPAP | Sat. May 31, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

7-hour National USPAP | Sat. May 31, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM

05/31/25    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$130.00 - $160.00
This is your required 7-hour National USPAP course taught by Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS.  Location: Hybrid, (come in person at 1427 West Liberty Ave [...]

Continuing Education & Renewal Info

Current Pennsylvania appraisers have until June 30, 2025 to complete 28 hours of state-approved continuing education.  A minimum of seven (7) hours must cover "Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice," and a minimum of two (2) hours must cover the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act.

Certificates expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year.  The board mails renewal notices 2 to 3 months prior to the expiration date.  Notices are mailed to the most recent address the certificate-holder has reported to the Board.  The Postal Service does not forward licenses.

Appraisal Certification

If you are seeking initial appraisal certification in Pennsylvania, effective January 1, 2015, a bachelor's degree or higher is required from an accredited university or college. To become a certified residential appraiser, 200 hours of appraisal education approved by the Appraiser Qualification Board; to become a certified general appraiser, 300 hours are required. As part of the education requirement, the 15-hour national USPAP course or equivalent is required (the course must be approved by the AQB and taught by an AQB certified USPAP instructor who is also a state-certified appraiser). You may refer to the Pennsylvania Code under Title 49. Professional and Vocational Standards, Chapter 36. State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers and the following links for some additional information and materials relevent to the qualifications necessary to become certified as an appraiser:

The Appraisal Foundation

PA State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
Appraisal Institute - Pittsburgh Chapter