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Agency guidanceRenew at https://llr.sc.gov/appr/renewals.aspx.
Renew at https://llr.sc.gov/appr/renewals.aspx.
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Agency guidanceRenewal fees are $255 for apprentice and $330 for licensed or certified residential.
Renewal fees are $255 for apprentice and $330 for licensed or certified residential.
Apprentice: $255 … Licensed Appraiser: $330 … Certified Residential: $330
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Agency guidanceApprentices assist under a state-certified general or residential appraiser; their scope matches the properties their supervisor may appraise.
Apprentices assist under a state-certified general or residential appraiser; their scope matches the properties their supervisor may appraise.
To assist in the performance of appraisal assignments under the supervision of a state certified general or certified residential appraiser.
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BoardSouth Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board
South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board
Real Estate Appraisers Board
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Qualifications / EducationThe board's classification chart lists 83 qualifying hours for apprentice, 158 for licensed, and 200 for certified residential.
The board's classification chart lists 83 qualifying hours for apprentice, 158 for licensed, and 200 for certified residential.
Appraiser Apprentice 83 Hours … Licensed 158 Hours … Certified Residential 200 Hours
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Qualifications / ExperienceLicensed: 1,000 hours over at least six months; certified residential: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months.
Licensed: 1,000 hours over at least six months; certified residential: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months.
1,000 hours … 6 months … 1,500 hours … 12 months
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Qualifications / ExamThe board reviews qualifying education and experience before issuing exam eligibility; PSI administers the licensing/certification examination.
The board reviews qualifying education and experience before issuing exam eligibility; PSI administers the licensing/certification examination.
To determine eligibility for the examination the Appraisers Board will screen applications for reclassification (to include all required education and experience for license upgrade).
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Continuing education hours28 hours
28
A total of 28 hours of CE are required.
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Continuing education topicsCurrent renewal: seven hours current USPAP Update, seven hours valuation bias/fair housing and 14 general CE hours.
Current renewal: seven hours current USPAP Update, seven hours valuation bias/fair housing and 14 general CE hours.
7 hours must be the current National USPAP Update, 7 hours must be Valuation Bias & Fair Housing, and 14 general CE hours.
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Renewal period in yearsBiennial
2
biennial
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RenewalAppraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years.
Appraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years. Applies to: Appraiser licenses
Appraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years.
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ReciprocityNonresidents licensed or certified elsewhere may use the reciprocal application and must be in good standing in their licensing states.
Nonresidents licensed or certified elsewhere may use the reciprocal application and must be in good standing in their licensing states.
Non-residents already licensed or certified in another state can apply with the Reciprocal Application found on the Appraisers Board website and must be in good standing with the state(s) they are licensed in.
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