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The mission of the North Carolina Appraisal Board is to protect consumers of real estate services provided by its licensees by assuring that these licensees are sufficiently trained and tested to assure competency and independent judgment. In addition, the Board will protect the public interest by enforcing state law and Appraisal Board rules to assure that its licensees act in accordance with professional standards and ethics.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

PAREA IN NORTH CAROLINA

Effective January 1, 2026, Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) will be accepted in North Carolina. Click here to view the details of Senate Bill 690.

New! Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course Requirements - Effective June 1, 2025

Every current trainee, licensee, and certificate holder is required to complete a course which meets the content requirements of the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations, as set forth in the Real Property Appraiser Qualifications Criteria. The course must be at least seven-hours and shall be completed by May 31, 2027. Any courses related to Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations taken prior to June 1, 2025, DO NOT meet this requirement.

PERIODIC REVIEW OF EXISTING RULES

During its 2013 legislative session, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted N.C. Session Law 2013-413, which created N.C.G.S. § 150B-21.3A, captioned “Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules”. This law requires all state agencies and commissions to review all of their existing rules at least once every 10 years. “Existing rules” are those that are currently in effect. A rule adopted after that date is not considered in this process.On August 19, 2025, the Board voted to accept the current rules as necessary. The Board hereby invites and encourages you to review and comment on the existing rules and the results of the Board’s preliminary review. Click here to view additional details and where you may send your comments.

The North Carolina Appraisal Board believes that the appraisal profession should reflect the diversity of our State. To further this mission, the Board is dedicated to expanding diversity and inclusivity in the profession by removing barriers that limit the opportunities of any qualified individual to become an appraiser.