Home Appraisal AlbanyThe New York State Division of Licensing Services regulates real estate appraisers and home appraisal services. Those offering real estate appraisal services must be certified and licensed by the board. The board has identified three categories of real estate appraisers. State Licensed Real Estate Appraisers must have completed 2,000 hours of experience over a period of at least 24 months. 1,500 hours of that experience must be from appraisals of residential properties. State Certified Residential Appraiser (Home Appraisal) must include 2,500 hours of appraisals of residential properties. Residential experience must contain experience in single family (including single co-op or condo), two-four family, or other residential experience (vacant lot/farm). There are additional licensing requirements. State Certified General Appraiser must have 1000 hours of experience on appraisals of general properties. General experience must contain experience in multi-family, commercial/industrial, or other (land/manufacturing/institutional). Real Estate Appraisers in Albany | 
