Real Estate Appraiser resources for West Virginia

Real Estate Appraiser Information for the State of West Virginia

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 West Virginia, the West Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is in charge of this oversight.

There are four classifications of real estate appraiser in the State of West Viriginia.  These classifications are:

  1. Apprentice (Trainee)
  2. Licensed Residential Appraiser
  3. Certified Residential Appraiser
  4. Certified General Appraiser

Those new to a career in real estate appraisals must begin as an Apprentice (Trainee).  There is no experience required.  However, it is necessary to complete the state required coursework to become an Apprentice (Trainee).  The trainee must then work under a supervisor for a specified number of hours in order to be eligible to become a licensed or certified appraiser.

Please see the links below for additional resources:

Visit our page that provides an overview of appraisal classifications and requirements.

Visit the website for the West Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to view West Virginia specific requirements.

Online Courses for West Virginia Appraisers

Appraiser Sidekick is partnering with Mbition to offer online appraisal courses.

Use the buttons below for the type of real estate appraisal course that you are interested:


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