Real Estate Appraisers
Our Mission:The Real Estate Appraiser Commission strives to protect the public welfare by ensuring that only qualified persons are licensed or certified and that all licensees uphold the highest appropriate professional standards of practice, independence and competency.
Applicant Licensing Resources
- ★ How do I apply for an appraiser license?
- How do I apply for an upgrade to State Certified General Appraiser?
- How do I apply for an upgrade to State Certified Residential Appraiser?
- How do I apply for an upgrade to State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser?
- How do I apply for a Registered Trainee license?
- How do I apply for appraiser licensing or certification examination?
General Licensing Resources
- Trainee Sponsor Change
- How do I request a Letter of Good Standing?
- What’s the difference between an appraisal and a home inspection?
- Why is the square footage of my house different on my MLS sheet than on my appraisal?
- Who is required to be licensed?
- How long will it take to process my appraiser application?
Renewal Resources
- ★ How do I renew an Appraiser license?
- Can I do all my CE online?
- How do I renew an Inactive license?
- How do I renew a Registered Trainee license?
- How far in advance of expiration date should my appraiser renewal be completed?
- What are my appraiser continuing education requirements?
Evaluations
- ★ What is a real estate evaluation?
- ★ Are evaluations regulated by the Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission?
- ★ As a Tennessee licensed or certified appraiser, can I perform an evaluation?
- ★ Does an evaluation, performed by a licensed or certified appraiser, have to meet USPAP requirements?
- ★ Are there specific guidelines set forth by the Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission, as to what must be included in an evaluation?
- ★ Does placing a Tennessee appraiser license number on an evaluation make it an appraisal (assuming the report meets the evaluation requirements set forth in T.C.A. § 62-39-104(d))?
Consumer Resources
- ★ How do I verify if an appraiser is licensed?
- ★ How do I file a complaint about an appraiser?
- What are the Letters Regarding the Complaint Process?
- What can the State do if I have a legitimate grievance?
- How do I get information regarding complaints filed or disciplinary action taken against an Real Estate Appraiser?
- Can I file a complaint anonymously?