What is an RAA Designation?

At Appraisals by Yawn & Associates, LLC, our lead appraiser holds the Residential Accredited Appraiser (RAA) designation—awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to professionals who specialize in residential real estate valuation. This designation reflects advanced education and tested expertise beyond standard state licensing requirements for residential appraisers.

The RAA credential is part of NAR’s commitment to appraisal excellence, established through its Appraisal Section in the early 1990s. Alongside the General Accredited Appraiser (GAA) designation, the RAA recognizes appraisers who meet elevated standards in residential valuation. It signals a commitment to professionalism, accuracy, and continuing education in the residential appraisal field.

Designates must meet the following criteria for the RAA designation:

Must have a minimum of 1,000 hours appraisal work experience in addition to state certification experience
Complete 45 hours of tested course work in addition to the Appraiser Qualification Board’s education requirement
Must be a member in good standing of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® or one of its five affiliates
Must hold a current state certified appraiser license

Because of the education and experience requirements and commitment to industry standards and ethics, you can be confident our RAA designated appraisers will provide you with the very highest quality residential appraisal service. RAA is one of two appraisal designations with the strength and tradition of the REALTOR® name!

This information was sourced from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®