# WAC 308-125-030: WAC 308-125-030. Examination prerequisite general classification

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## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 308-125-030
- **Heading:** WAC 308-125-030. Examination prerequisite general classification
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 308 / Chapter 308-125 / Section 308-125-030

## Text

The general real estate appraiser classification applies to the appraisal of all types of real property.
(1) As a prerequisite to taking the examination for certification as a state-certified general real estate appraiser, an applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the director that they have successfully completed not less than 308 hours in the following core modules:
(a) Basic appraisal principles, 30 hours.
(b) Basic appraisal procedures, 30 hours.
(c) Valuation bias and fair housing laws and regulations, eight hours.
(d) The National USPAP course or equivalent, 15 hours.
(e) General appraiser market analysis and highest and best use, 30 hours.
(f) Statistics, modeling and finance, 15 hours.
(g) General appraiser sales comparison approach, 30 hours.
(h) General appraiser site valuation and cost approach, 30 hours.
(i) General appraiser income approach, 60 hours.
(j) General appraiser report writing and case studies, 30 hours.
(k) Appraisal subject matter electives, 30 hours.
(2) Credit towards qualifying education requirements may be obtained via the completion of a degree program in real estate from an accredited degree-granting college or university provided the college or university has had its curriculum reviewed and approved by the appraiser qualifications board.
(3) An original certification as a state-certified general real estate appraiser shall not be issued to any person who does not possess 3,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained continuously over a period of not less than 18 months in Washington or in another state having comparable certification requirements.
(4) To fulfill the experience requirement, an applicant must have at least 1,500 hours of nonresidential appraisal experience.
(5) Applicants for the certified general license must possess a bachelor's degree or higher in any field of study.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 308-125-010 WAC 308-125-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_010.md)
- [WAC 308-125-020 WAC 308-125-020. Application process to take examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_020.md)
- [WAC 308-125-025 WAC 308-125-025. Application process to register as a real estate appraiser trainee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_025.md)
- [WAC 308-125-030 WAC 308-125-030. Examination prerequisite general classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_030.md)
- [WAC 308-125-040 WAC 308-125-040. Examination prerequisite state-certified residential classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_040.md)
- [WAC 308-125-045 WAC 308-125-045. Examination prerequisite state-licensed classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_045.md)
- [WAC 308-125-050 WAC 308-125-050. Educational courses—Preexamination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_050.md)
- [WAC 308-125-070 WAC 308-125-070. Experience requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_070.md)
- [WAC 308-125-075 WAC 308-125-075. Allowed credits for appraisal experience](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_075.md)
- [WAC 308-125-080 WAC 308-125-080. Application for certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_080.md)
- [WAC 308-125-085 WAC 308-125-085. Temporary practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_085.md)
- [WAC 308-125-090 WAC 308-125-090. Continuing education required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_090.md)
- [WAC 308-125-095 WAC 308-125-095. Responsibilities of the appraiser supervisor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_095.md)
- [WAC 308-125-100 WAC 308-125-100. Course approval requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_100.md)

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