What is a supervising appraiser and how to become one

Key steps to become a supervising appraiser

1. Explore supervising appraiser education requirements

   Most common supervising appraiser degrees

   Bachelor's

   71.4 %

   High School Diploma

   14.3 %

   Associate

   14.3 %

2. Complete relevant supervising appraiser training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New supervising appraisers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a supervising appraiser based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real supervising appraiser resumes.

3. Research supervising appraiser duties and responsibilities

   • Provide detailed written reviews of residential properties ensuring USPAP guidelines, federal regulatory requirements and lender appraisal guidelines are met.
   • Gain familiarity with FNMA, underwriting, and regulatoryguidelines.

4. Apply for supervising appraiser jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a supervising appraiser job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams