State requirements

Maine appraiser trainee requirements

How to become an appraiser trainee in Maine: license type, education, supervisor rules and application cost.

License Type	Trainee Real Property Appraiser
State board website	www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-real-estate-appraisers/licensing/trainee-real-property-appraiser-temporary-licensee
Regulation	32 MRSA § 14038. Trainee real property appraiser; § 14039. Supervisory appraiser; 02-298 CMR Ch. 230, § 2 Duties
Requirements to get Trainee Hours	15-hour USPAP, 60 hours of appraisal coursework, Trainee class, apply online here.
Requirements to be a Supervisor	3 years certified appraising experience and complete Supervisor course.
Solo Inspection Required	50 Assignments
Solo Inspection Details	The supervisor must accompany on first 50, at a minimum, until the trainee is competent. If the trainee has more than one sup., the determination of competency must be made by the trainee’s most recent supervising appraiser based on at least 25 appraisals. If the trainee has concurrent sups, then one supervising appraiser must make a determination of competency-based on at least 25 appraisals (of the 50-appraisal minimum).
Application Cost	$410

States update regulations frequently. Verify requirements on the state board website and follow the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) criteria.