How can I become a real estate appraiser?

How Do I Become a Real Estate Appraiser in Ontario?

• Answer:

  CoursesEnroll in an education course that is approved by the Real Estate Council of Ontario. The Ontario Real Estate Association offers a course called “Principles of Appraisal” that can be taken online. Seneca College in Toronto offers a two-year diploma course in Real Property Administration (Assessment and Appraisal).OrganizationsJoin the Canadian National Association of Real Estate Appraisers or the Appraisal Institute of Canada to enhance your professional standing.DesignationsEnroll in more courses to achieve higher standing in the industry. To be designated as a Canadian Residential Appraiser you will have to take eight courses, each costing about $650 as of July 2010. Commercial appraisers must take 17 courses at approximately $650 each. After completion, they will be designated as Professional Appraisers by the Accredited Appraisal Commercial Institute.References:http://www.propertysold.ca/blog/2010/06/30/how-to-become-a-real-estate-appraiser-in-ontario/http://www.orea.com/index.cfm/ci_id/12865/la_id/1.htmhttp://www.aicanada.ca/cmsPage.aspx?id=27