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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

TRAINEE TOWN HALL

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 2:00pm the NCAB Staff will host our “Trainee Town Hall” via WebEx to go over some common questions concerning rules that apply to supervisors & trainees, documenting experience credit and applying to upgrade to a licensed or certified appraiser. If you are interested in attending, please register at https://ncab.webex.com/weblink/register/r36265ff0d5dddeaf0ee7d69fb4846ee3 by Monday, February 2, 2026. Space is limited! If we have more register than we can accommodate, we will host additional sessions.

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. For a complete list of Board approved courses that meet the requirement, click here.

Beginning January 1, 2026, all new trainee applicants and all licensees planning to upgrade will be required to complete the qualifying education version (seven-hour, plus one hour exam) prior to issuance of a trainee credential or upgrade.

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.