How to Become a Real Estate Appraiser in Nova Scotia
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers to work as a real estate appraiser in Nova Scotia or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
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“Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers”
From novascotia.ca/lae/fair-registration-practices/regulatory-bodies.asp, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- 4 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 0.2 to 0.3 months (only 1 of 4 steps state a time)
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The applicant enrols with an approved candidacy program to work toward the CRA or AACI designation.
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The applicant completes AIC 101, the AIC ITPP, and UBC 330 and obtains letters of completion.
Source
“Letter of completion of AIC 101; Letter of completion of AIC ITPP; Letter of completion of UBC 330;”
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The applicant submits the application, which the Registrar can receive by email, and pays the required fees.
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The application is processed within 5 to 10 business days once all required documents are submitted, and the Registrar notifies the applicant when registration is successful or explains a denial in writing.
Time: 5 to 10 daysTime source
“Application Processing Time is 5 to 10 Business Days once all Required Documents are submitted”
nsreaa.ca/membership/become-a-memberSource
“Application Processing Time is 5 to 10 Business Days once all Required Documents are submitted”
nsreaa.ca/membership/become-a-member
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 2 done
- 2 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 0.1 to 0.2 months (only 1 of 2 steps state a time)
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The applicant requests a letter of good standing sent directly from the other province where they are registered.
Source
“If you are a registered real estate appraiser in another province, provide a letter of good standing sent directly from the other province;”
nsreaa.ca/membership/become-a-member -
An interprovincial application is processed within 3 to 5 business days once all required documents are submitted.
Time: 3 to 5 daysTime source
“Interprovincial Application Processing Time is 3 to 5 Business Days once all Required Documents are submitted”
nsreaa.ca/membership/become-a-memberSource
“Interprovincial Application Processing Time is 3 to 5 Business Days once all Required Documents are submitted”
nsreaa.ca/membership/become-a-member
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“International Application Processing Time is 5 to 8 Business Days once all Required Documents are submitted”
nsreaa.ca/membership/become-a-member
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Agricultural Valuation Seminar: $100 (for the CPD seminar with 7 CPD credits)
Source
“It is excellent value with 7 CPD credits for $100.00.”
nsreaa.ca/upcoming-events-may-3-may-7-and-june-14
Requirements
Education
Applicants must hold a designation recognized by the Committee of Examiners, currently the Appraisal Institute of Canada designations AACI and CRA.
Source
“Designation recognized by the Committee of Examiners. Current recognized designations: Appraisal Institute of Canada Designations AACI and CRA;”
nsreaa.ca/membership/become-a-memberCandidate applicants must show completion of two years of post-secondary education by official transcript.
Source
“Official transcript showing completion of 2 years of post-secondary education, sent directly from the university or educational institution to NSREAA;”
nsreaa.ca/membership/become-a-member
Police check
Applicants must undergo a criminal record review.
Insurance
Applicants must have a minimum of $2,000,000 in insurance.
Other
Applicants must not be an undischarged bankrupt.
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
The page says applicants registered in another province provide a letter of good standing sent directly from that province, with no additional exam or competence assessment mentioned. Source
“If you are a registered real estate appraiser in another province, provide a letter of good standing sent directly from the other province;”
nsreaa.ca/membership/become-a-member
Provide letter of good standing
Source
“If you are a registered real estate appraiser in another province, provide a letter of good standing sent directly from the other province;”
nsreaa.ca/membership/become-a-member
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia | $28.00 | $33.65 | $50.54 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $26.37 | $35.00 | $54.00 | — |
Real estate appraisers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Title protected
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Fair Registration Practices - Regulatory Bodies | novascotia.ca novascotia.ca/lae/fair-registration-practices/regulatory-bodies.asp · fetched October 10, 2026
- Become a Member | Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association nsreaa.ca/membership/become-a-member · fetched October 10, 2026
- Support for Applications | Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association nsreaa.ca/support-for-applications · fetched October 10, 2026
- Upcoming Events: May 3, May 7 and June 14 | Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association nsreaa.ca/upcoming-events-may-3-may-7-and-june-14 · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a real estate appraiser in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Real Estate Appraisers is required to practise in Nova Scotia.
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