Building Native Appraisal Capacity for Homeownership & Community Development
Program Overview
The SDNHOC Appraiser Trainee Pathways Training is a structured workforce development program designed to guide Native and tribal‑community participants from initial exposure to the appraisal profession through registration as a South Dakota Registered Appraiser Trainee and into supervised field experience.
Training Pathway At‑A‑Glance
- In‑Person Appraiser Immersion (2 Weeks)
- Required Online Appraisal Education (75 Hours)
- USPAP & Trainee/Supervisory Coursework
- State Registration as Appraiser Trainee
- Supervisory Appraiser Matching & Field Placement
Phase 1: In‑Person Appraiser Immersion
Duration: Two weeks, four days per week, in person with a certified supervisory appraiser.
Participants are introduced to the day‑to‑day work of residential appraisers, including property inspections, neighborhood analysis, sales comparison review, and professional standards.
Phase 2: Required Online Appraisal Education
Participants complete 75 hours of AQB‑approved coursework through McKissock Learning or an equivalent provider, including Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, and the National USPAP Course.
Phase 3: Trainee/Supervisory Appraiser Course
A four‑hour required course covering the roles, responsibilities, supervision standards, and experience logging requirements.
Phase 4: South Dakota Appraiser Trainee Registration
With SDNHOC coordination support, participants submit their interest as well as providing background of experience. Typically, looking for recruits with Real Estate/Appraiser education, engineering or other math fields of study, and individuals working in real estate, county assessor, Tribal Housing Designated Entities (TDHE’s), and other related college coursework, degrees or related professions.
Phase 5: Supervisory Appraiser Placement
SDNHOC coordinates placement with certified supervisory appraisers, providing orientation, mentorship support, and ongoing check‑ins throughout the field experience period.
Program Outcomes
- AQB‑compliant education completed
- South Dakota Appraiser Trainee registration
- Active supervised field placement
- Entry into a professional appraisal career pathway
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Email below or call David Spider at (605) 228-9561 to apply or learn more.