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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
An original certification as a state certified real estate appraiser or an original license as a state licensed real estate appraiser shall not be issued to any person who has not demonstrated through a written examination process that he or she possesses the following:
1. Appropriate knowledge of technical terms commonly used in or related to real estate appraising, appraisals, report writing and economic concepts applicable to real estate;
2. Understanding of the principles of land economics, real estate appraisal processes, and of problems likely to be encountered in gathering, interpreting and processing of data in carrying out appraisal disciplines;
3. Understanding of the standards for the development and communication of real estate appraisals as provided in this article;
4. Knowledge of theories of depreciation, cost estimating, methods of capitalization, and the mathematics of real estate appraisal that are appropriate for the classification of certificate applied for;
5. Knowledge of other principles and procedures as may be appropriate for the respective classifications;
6. Basic understanding of real estate law; and
7. Understanding of the types of misconduct for which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a state certified real estate appraiser or a state licensed real estate appraiser, as set forth in this article.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Executive Law - EXC § 160-i. Examination requirement - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/executive-law/exc-sect-160-i/
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