Earn Your Texas Appraiser License Online
Start your career in real estate appraisal with flexible, online education through Hill College and The CE Shop. Whether you're beginning a new career or expanding your professional opportunities, our online appraiser licensing courses provide the education you need to take the first step toward becoming a licensed Texas appraiser.
Hill College partners with The CE Shop, a leading provider of online real estate and appraisal education, to offer courses that meet the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) qualifying education requirements.
Complete your coursework online, learn at your own pace, and build the foundation for a career in real estate appraisal.
Why Choose This Program?
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100% online coursework through The CE Shop
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Flexible, self-paced learning
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Courses designed to meet Texas qualifying education requirements
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Interactive lessons, videos, and real-world scenarios
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Progress tracking to monitor your coursework
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Convenient access to course materials
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Purchase your coursework through Hill College
Your Path to Becoming a Texas Appraiser
The first step toward a career in real estate appraisal is completing the required qualifying education. Hill College, in partnership with The CE Shop, offers the 87 hours of coursework required for the Texas Appraiser Trainee credential.
The standard trainee education package includes:
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Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours
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Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours
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National USPAP Course – 15 hours
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Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations – 8 hours
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Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course – 4 hours
These courses introduce students to the fundamentals of property valuation, appraisal practices, real estate markets, professional ethics, and industry standards.
Career Opportunities
A career in real estate appraisal offers opportunities to work independently, collaborate with real estate professionals, and develop specialized expertise in property valuation.
Career paths in the appraisal industry include:
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Appraiser Trainee
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Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser
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Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
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Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
Additional education, experience, and licensing requirements apply to each credential level.
Ready to Get Started?
Take the first step toward your real estate appraisal career! Explore available courses and enroll through Hill College's partnership with The CE Shop.
Sign up for Texas Appraiser Licensing Courses
For additional information about Texas licensing requirements, visit the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB).
Contact

Chris McElrath
Business & Industry Outreach Specialist
254.659.7721
cmcelrath@hillcollege.edu
