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BoardKansas Real Estate Appraisal Board
Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board
Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board
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https://kreab.kansas.gov/resources/frequently-asked-questions/
Kansas has four appraiser classifications: Provisional (Trainee), State Licensed, Certified Residential and Certified General.
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Agency guidanceA provisional trainee credential is optional. An unlicensed trainee may accrue experience under a certified appraiser; both must complete the supervisory/trainee course before supervised experience starts.
A provisional trainee credential is optional. An unlicensed trainee may accrue experience under a certified appraiser; both must complete the supervisory/trainee course before supervised experience starts.
a Provisional (Trainee) credential is not required in Kansas. A trainee may work, unlicensed, under the supervision of a certified appraiser to accrue their experience hours. Both the trainee and the supervising appraiser are required to complete the Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Course before commencing any supervised experience
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Agency guidanceThe education application requires a nonrefundable $50 application fee.
The education application requires a nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Payment of the $50 non-refundable application fee must be submitted with this application
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Agency guidanceRenewal costs $200 for provisional licensees or $240 for other classifications, including the $40 national registry fee. Late fee: $50.
Renewal costs $200 for provisional licensees or $240 for other classifications, including the $40 national registry fee. Late fee: $50.
The renewal fee is $200 for Provisional licensees and $240 for all other classifications (this includes the $40 national registry fee). The late fee is $50 for all classifications.
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Qualifications / Required hoursState licensed: 158 qualifying hours. Certified residential: 200 qualifying hours plus college-level education. Provisional applicants must meet the education for the classification they seek.
State licensed: 158 qualifying hours. Certified residential: 200 qualifying hours plus college-level education. Provisional applicants must meet the education for the classification they seek.
State Licensed requires 158 hours of Qualifying Education. Certified Residential requires 200 hours of Qualifying Education plus College-Level Education. ... Provisional (Trainee) applicants must satisfy the educational requirements for the classification they are provisioning for before they can apply.
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Qualifications / ExperienceState licensed: 1,000 hours over 6 months to 5 years. Certified residential: 1,500 hours over 12 months to 5 years.
State licensed: 1,000 hours over 6 months to 5 years. Certified residential: 1,500 hours over 12 months to 5 years.
State Licensed requires 1,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained in no less than 6 months but no more than 5 years. Certified Residential requires 1,500 of appraisal experience obtained in no less than 12 months but no more than 5 years.
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Qualifications / ExamThe Board must approve completed qualifying education and experience before examination. Exam authorization lasts two years.
The Board must approve completed qualifying education and experience before examination. Exam authorization lasts two years.
All Qualifying Education and Experience requirements must be completed and approved by the Board prior to taking the examination. ... Exam authorizations are valid for two years.
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License term in yearsAll Kansas Appraiser credentials expire on June 30 of every year
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All Kansas Appraiser credentials expire on June 30 of every year
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RenewalAll Kansas Appraiser credentials expire on June 30 of every year, and renewal applications are due no later than May 31 of each year to avoid a late fee.
All Kansas Appraiser credentials expire on June 30 of every year, and renewal applications are due no later than May 31 of each year to avoid a late fee. Applies to: All Kansas appraiser credentials
All Kansas Appraiser credentials expire on June 30 of every year, and renewal applications are due no later than May 31 of each year to avoid a late fee.
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Continuing education hours28 hours
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Appraisers whose license has been in effect for 1 year or more are required to complete 28 hours of continuing education.
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Continuing education topicsTwo-year CE cycles end June 30 in odd years. Full-cycle requirement: 28 hours including 7-hour USPAP and Valuation Bias/Fair Housing (7 hours initially, then 4 each two-year cycle). Short initial license periods require 14 hours or none under the published thresholds.
Two-year CE cycles end June 30 in odd years. Full-cycle requirement: 28 hours including 7-hour USPAP and Valuation Bias/Fair Housing (7 hours initially, then 4 each two-year cycle). Short initial license periods require 14 hours or none under the published thresholds.
Kansas CE cycles run from July 1, Odd Year to June 30 of the next Odd Year. ... If your license has been in effect for one year or more at the time of the odd year renewal, you need 28 hours. If your license has been in effect for less than one year but more than 184 days, 14 hours are required. If your license has been in effect for 184 days or less, no hours are required. ... 7-Hour USPAP Continuing Education Course ... Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course (must be 7-hours in length the first time, 4-hour refresher every 2 calendar years thereafter)
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ReciprocityAn out-of-state applicant may qualify with a current credential in good standing, an ASC-compliant home state, and home-state credentialing requirements meeting or exceeding Kansas requirements.
An out-of-state applicant may qualify with a current credential in good standing, an ASC-compliant home state, and home-state credentialing requirements meeting or exceeding Kansas requirements.
the applicant’s license/credential is current and in good standing, the applicants home state is in compliance with the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) and the credentialing requirements of the applicant’s home state meet or exceed Kansas requirements.
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