Career Details

Certified Assessment Evaluator

Description

The purpose of the CAE (Certified Assessment Evaluator) designation is to recognize professionalism and competency in a wide range of matters covering property valuation for tax purposes, property tax administration, and property tax policy.

Certifying Organization

International Association of Assessing Officers

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Residential Evaluation Specialist

Certifying Organization

International Association of Assessing Officers

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Personal Property Specialist

Certifying Organization

International Association of Assessing Officers

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Commercial Investment Member

Certifying Organization

CCIM Institute

Type

B - Advanced

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