The first phase in the appraisal licensing process requires one to be an apprentice for 24 months and the second phase will include requirements of becoming a licensed appraiser. A total of 150 hours of classroom time is required.

At the Real Estate School for Success, our courses will satisfy all requirements for the apprentice level license and the regular license level. Should you desire to later upgrade to Certified Residential, an additional 200 hours of classroom training will be required as well as an Associate's Degree or at least 21 hours of specific college course work. The college coursework must be in: English Composition, Principles of Economics, Finance, Algebra/Geometry/or higher mathematics, Statistics, Introduction to Computers, Word Processing/Spreadsheets and Business or Real Estate Law.

Should you desire a upgrade to Certified General Appraiser, an additional 300 hours of classroom training will be required as well as a Bachelor's Degree or at least 30 hours of the following college coursework: English Composition, Principles of Economics (Micro or Macro), Finance, Algebra/Geometry/or Higher Mathematics, Statistics, Introduction to Computers, Word Processing/Spreadsheets and Business or Real Estate Law, Two Electives in Accounting, Geography, Agricultural Economics, Business Management or Real Estate.

PHASE 1 - Apprenticeship Package

Complete the first three courses (QE-1, QE-2, QE-3) and you will be able to start your apprenticeship! HP-12C calculator recommended.

QE-1: Basic Appraisal Principles

30 hour course

Textbook required: Basic Appraisal Principles

Tuition: $330 + $45 textbook

QE-2: Basic Appraisal Procedures

30 hour course

Textbook required: Basic Appraisal Procedures

Tuition: $330 + $45 textbook

QE-3: Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

15 hour course

Standard textbook and student manual required

Tuition: $200 + $50 textbooks

PHASE 2 - License Level Courses

Complete the next four courses (QE-4, QE-5, QE-6, QE-7) and you will be ready for the state exam and your appraisal license!

QE-4: Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use

15 hour course

Textbook required: Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use

Tuition: $245 + $37.50 textbook

QE-5: Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach

15 hour course

Textbook required: Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach

Tuition: $245 + $37.50 textbook

QE-6: Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches

30 hour course

Textbook required: Residential Sales Comparison & Income Approaches

Tuition: $330 + $45 textbook

QE-7: Residential Report Writing

15 hour course

Textbook required: Residential Report Writing

Tuition: $245 + $37.50 textbook

QE-8: Statistics Modeling and Finance

15 hour course

Textbook required: Statistics Modeling and Finance

Tuition: $245 + $37.50 textbook

QE-9: Advance Residential Applications and Case Studies

15 hour course

Textbook required: Advance Residential Applications and Case Studies

Tuition: $245 + $37.50 textbook

South Carolina Appraisal License

PHASE 1 - Apprenticeship Package

QE-1: Basic Appraisal Principles

QE-2: Basic Appraisal Procedures

QE-3: Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

PHASE 2 - License Level Courses

QE-4: Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use

QE-5: Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach

QE-6: Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches

QE-7: Residential Report Writing

QE-8: Statistics Modeling and Finance

QE-9: Advance Residential Applications and Case Studies

Available Class Schedules