The Merrell Institute and the Appraisal Education Network School
Bill C. Merrell, Ph.D.- 631-563-7720
TYPES OF APPRAISERS:
Independent Appraisers working for their own firm- typically a sole proprietorship or an LLC-
Employee of a Lending Institution
Employee or Contractor of an Appraiser Management Company
To enter the field you enter as a trainee in NY State
After 2 years or more you may gain the needed the experience to become either a
Licensed Real Estate Appraiser (2 years or more experience)
154 hours coursework and College Education
Certified Residential Appraiser (2 years or more)
204 hours coursework and Bachelor Degree
Certified General Appraiser (2.5 years or more)
304 hours of coursework plus Bachelor Degree
Certified Residential Appraisers can appraise 1-4 family homes
General Appraisers can appraise all types of Real Estate in NYS
Licensed Appraisers can perform 1 family non complex properties
Bill C. Merrell, Ph.D- School Director
Appraisal Education Network School
1461-16 Lakeland Ave., Bohemia, NY 11716