California Association of Real Estate Appraisers
SEIU Local 521
2302 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95131-1115 
408.954.5996 
fax: 408.432.4061
email:
tfaravelli@seiu715.org
Board of Directors
Membership
Useful Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I become an appraiser?
A: For the most current information on required courses and training hours, visit the Office of
Real Estate Appraisers at
www.orea.ca.gov.

Q: Are you a school?

A: Although we are not an appraisal school, we do offer a variety of OREA approved courses.  As courses are scheduled, they will be listed on our
homepage.

Q: How do I file a complaint about a mortgage originator?

A: Contact the Department of Real Estate (
www.dre.ca.gov), the Department of Corporations (www.corp.ca.gov) or the Department of Financial Institutions (www.dfi.ca.gov) for a complaint form.

Q: How can I verify that my appraiser is licensed?

A: Contact the Office of Real Estate Appraisers. You can do an online search at
www.orea.ca.gov
www.asc.gov


Q: How can I find an appraiser in my area
?
A: A list of our members will soon be available online.  In 2007, you may visit our preferred list of appraisers through our
STatewide Appraiser Referral System - coming soon!   To immediately locate an appraiser in your area, visit the OREA appraiser search site.