How to Get a Real estate appraiser License in Tennessee (2026)

Trainees work under the direct supervision of their sponsor; no prior experience is required.

Trainees work under the direct supervision of their sponsor; no prior experience is required.

A registered trainee must work under the direct supervision of their sponsor on file. … No previous experience is required to register as a Trainee.

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Licensed-appraiser qualifying education totals 158 hours.

Licensed-appraiser qualifying education totals 158 hours.

An applicant must complete 158 hours of approved qualifying appraisal education courses

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Certified residential applicants must meet the listed college-level education options and qualifying coursework; a qualifying five-year licensed-appraiser pathway can waive college education.

Certified residential applicants must meet the listed college-level education options and qualifying coursework; a qualifying five-year licensed-appraiser pathway can waive college education.

Applicants must meet the college-level education requirements and the qualifying education requirements outlined below. … This option applies only to appraisers who have held a Licensed Residential credential for a minimum of five (5) years

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Initial trainee application fee: $125.

Initial trainee application fee: $125.

The fee for an initial application is $125.

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Licensed-appraiser upgrade application fee: $405.

Licensed-appraiser upgrade application fee: $405.

The fee for an initial application is $405.

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Certified residential upgrade application fee: $405.

Certified residential upgrade application fee: $405.

The fee is $405.

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Renewal fees: $125 for trainee and $405 for real estate appraiser. Renewal instructions and CORE access: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/treac/license/renewal.html.

Renewal fees: $125 for trainee and $405 for real estate appraiser. Renewal instructions and CORE access: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/treac/license/renewal.html.

Registered Trainee … III. Fee, $125 … Real Estate Appraiser … III. Fee, $405

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Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission

Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission

Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission

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Open the official agency page

https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/treac/license/get/registered-trainee.html

Registered Trainee

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Open the official agency page

https://access.cloud.commerce.tn.gov/

Complete the “Initial Registered Trainee Application” online at core.tn.gov.

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Trainees need 87 qualifying hours completed within five years before applying, including trainee/supervisor and valuation bias/fair housing courses.

Trainees need 87 qualifying hours completed within five years before applying, including trainee/supervisor and valuation bias/fair housing courses.

an applicant must complete 87 hours of qualifying education within five (5) years preceding the date of application.

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Licensed appraisers need 1,000 hours over at least six months.

Licensed appraisers need 1,000 hours over at least six months.

1,000 hours over a minimum period of six months.

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Licensing/certification examinations are scheduled after the upgrade application; the commission also interviews the applicant about submitted appraisal reports.

Licensing/certification examinations are scheduled after the upgrade application; the commission also interviews the applicant about submitted appraisal reports.

Examination: The exam is scheduled after receipt of the upgrade application. … An interview will be scheduled with the Commission to discuss those appraisal reports.

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2 years

2

during the two (2) year renewal cycle.

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28 hours

28

Provide a certification of completion for twenty-eight (28) hours of continuing education.

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Seven-hour USPAP Update each renewal period; the 15-hour USPAP course cannot substitute.

Seven-hour USPAP Update each renewal period; the 15-hour USPAP course cannot substitute.

Seven (7) hours must be the 7-hour USPAP Update course. The fifteen (15) hour USPAP course is not approved for continuing education

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Applicants from reciprocal states must be AQB compliant and in good standing and submit a letter of good standing with their online application.

Applicants from reciprocal states must be AQB compliant and in good standing and submit a letter of good standing with their online application.

Applicants must be AQB compliant and in “good standing” in a state/jurisdiction. Contact your state/jurisdiction for a Letter of Good Standing – this must accompany your online application.

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