Real Estate Appraiser resources for Alaska
Real Estate Appraiser Information for the State of Alaska
Real estate appraisers are required to be licensed, per Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) of 1989. This act required that each of the states establish an agency for the licensure, certification, and regulation of appraisers.
In Alaska, the Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers is in charge of this oversight.
There are three categories of real estate appraiser in the State of Alaska. These categories are:
- Registered Trainee
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- Certified General Appraiser
Alaska also offers a 180 day Courtesy License for a non-resident who is a certified or credentialed real estate appraiser in another state.
For those considering a career in real estate appraisals, per the Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers:
Please see the links below for additional resources:
Visit our page that provides an overview of appraisal classifications and requirements.
Online Courses for Alaska Appraisers
Appraiser Sidekick is partnering with Career WebSchool to offer online appraisal courses.
Qualifying Education is for new and upgrade licenses and Continuing Education is for appraisers to maintain current licensing.
CWS offers continuing education courses:
Continuing Education
Real Estate Appraiser Jobs in Alaska
Right-of-Way Agent I/II
Appraisal Manager
Real Estate Systems Technician I
Insurance Appraiser
Loan Originator
(Mortgage) Loan Originator NE
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