...appraisal license in New Jersey. any help? I've completed the neccessary courses to be an apprentice, but cannot find any Certified Appraisers that will take me on as an apprentice. I need to get my hours in order to qualify for a Real estate Appraisal License. The state agency in charge of the field wont even provide info as to who is qualified to mentor! I feel stuck and helpless...anyone know how to overcome this hurdle? or any tips as to where to find assistance? i'm in New Jersey and i hear this is a tough state to get into the Appraisal business. Help!!

Try looking for apprenticeships/internships with your local county governments. In my state a neigbhoring city is always advertising for appraiser interns to work with government properties and with the tax assessment office.

My suggestion to you would be to take another class in home inspections as getting a becoming a home inspector is easier. It seems most larger appraisal firms are adding home inspection to their business with the current market conditions if you add this you will become a great asset and will even gain pay while your gaining credits toward your license. If you want to gain some experiance with the mls system feel free to let me know I can help you there.