Whats an Appraiser?
An appraiser is a licensed professional who provides appraisal services for a fee. These professionals are often required to take courses and have undergone an extensive training period. In States where appraisers must be licensed, the appraisers must also pass a test, complete basic education requirements and adhere to continuing education guidelines. The majority of States also require that an appraiser “apprentice” under an experienced appraiser for a certain number of hours before performing appraisals on their own.