{"id":21258,"date":"2026-08-31T19:48:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T00:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/?p=21258"},"modified":"2026-08-31T19:48:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T00:48:07","slug":"how-to-become-an-appraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/how-to-become-an-appraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become an Appraiser: Your Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real estate appraisers estimate what a property is worth by inspecting it, researching recent sales, and comparing it with similar properties. The work combines time in the field with research and report writing. Property appraisers and assessors earned a median annual wage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/appraisers-and-assessors-of-real-estate.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$67,960<\/a> in May 2025.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be able to get started without a four-year degree, depending on your state and the credential you pursue. But you\u2019ll still need to meet education, experience, and licensing requirements before working independently.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains how to become a real estate appraiser, what the different credentials allow you to do, and which requirements to check before paying for classes.<\/p> <p class=\"custom_key wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list custom_underline\"> <li><strong>Start With Your State:<\/strong> Appraiser requirements vary depending on where you plan to work.<\/li> <li><strong>College Isn\u2019t Always the First Step:<\/strong> Some credentials let you enter the field without a degree.<\/li> <li><strong>Experience Has More Than One Route:<\/strong> Different pathways can help you meet the experience requirement.<\/li> <li><strong>Your Credential Sets Your Scope:<\/strong> The credential you hold determines which properties you can appraise.<\/li> <li><strong>There\u2019s Room to Move Up:<\/strong> You can pursue a higher credential as you meet additional requirements.<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"h-step-1-choose-the-type-of-appraisal-work-you-want\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Choose the Type of Appraisal Work You Want<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide focuses on real estate appraisers, or professionals who estimate the value of homes, land, and commercial buildings.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is different from appraising jewelry, artwork, antiques, cars, or businesses. Those specialties follow their own training and credentialing systems.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-residential-appraisal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Residential Appraisal<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residential appraisers work with homes and properties containing one to four housing units.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is usually the most straightforward place to begin because the education and experience requirements are lower.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-commercial-appraisal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Commercial Appraisal<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial appraisers may value offices, stores, hotels, farmland, industrial properties, and large apartment complexes.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These assignments are more complex. If you eventually want to appraise commercial real estate, you will need the Certified General credential.<\/p> <h2 id=\"h-step-2-pick-the-right-appraiser-credential\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Pick the Right Appraiser Credential<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no single universal appraiser license. Each credential level determines which properties you are allowed to appraise.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/appraisalfoundation.org\/pages\/real-property-appraisal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Appraisal Qualifications Board<\/a> sets the national minimum requirements. However, states can make their rules stricter.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This chart makes the options easier to compare:<\/p> <style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"supsystic-table-548_40487-css\">\/* Here you can add custom CSS for the current table *\/ \/* Lean more about CSS: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cascading_Style_Sheets *\/ \/* To prevent the use of styles to other tables use \"#supsystic-table-548\" as a base selector for example: #supsystic-table-548 { ... } #supsystic-table-548 tbody { ... } #supsystic-table-548 tbody tr { ... } *\/ div#supsystic-table-548_wrapper { width: 70%; margin: 0 auto; } table#supsystic-table-548 { border: none !important; } .supsystic-tables-wrap .dataTables_scrollHead table.supsystic-table { border-bottom: unset !important; } .supsystic-tables-wrap thead th.htCenter { text-align: center !important; } span.discount { margin-top: 6px; display: inline-block; float: left; font-weight: 400; width: 100%; font-size: 12px; } 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<div id=\"supsystic-table-548_40487\" class=\"supsystic-tables-wrap \" style=\" width:100%; visibility: hidden; \" data-table-width-fixed=\"100%\" data-table-width-mobile=\"100%\" ><table id=\"supsystic-table-548\" class=\"supsystic-table border stripe hover lightboxImg cell-border\" data-id=\"548\" data-view-id=\"548_40487\" data-title=\"Right Appraiser Credential\" data-currency-format=\"$1,000.00\" data-percent-format=\"10.00%\" data-date-format=\"DD.MM.YYYY\" data-time-format=\"HH:mm\" data-features=\"[&quot;after_table_loaded_script&quot;]\" data-search-value=\"\" data-loader-icon-name=\"default\" data-loader-icon-items=\"0\" data-loader-color=\"#000000\" data-processing-bg=\"#ffffff\" data-processing-color=\"#000000\" data-lightbox-img=\"\" data-head=\"on\" data-head-rows-count=\"1\" data-pagination-length=\"50,100,All\" data-auto-index=\"off\" data-searching-settings=\"{&quot;columnSearchPosition&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;minChars&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-lang=\"default\" data-override=\"{&quot;emptyTable&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;info&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoEmpty&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoFiltered&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;lengthMenu&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;search&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;previous&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;zeroRecords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;exportLabel&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;file&quot;:&quot;default&quot;}\" data-merged=\"[]\" data-responsive-mode=\"2\" data-from-history=\"0\" ><thead><tr><th data-cell-id=\"A1\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"bold htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Credential\" data-order=\"Credential\" style=\"min-width: 25%; width: 25%;\" >Credential <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"B1\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"bold htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"What You Can Appraise\" data-order=\"What You Can Appraise\" style=\"min-width: 25%; width: 25%;\" >What You Can Appraise <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"C1\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"bold htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Education\" data-order=\"Education\" style=\"min-width: 25%; width: 25%;\" >Education <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"D1\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"bold htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Experience\" data-order=\"Experience\" style=\"min-width: 25%; width: 25%;\" >Experience <\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A2\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Trainee Appraiser\" data-order=\"Trainee Appraiser\" >Trainee Appraiser <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B2\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Properties allowed by your supervisor\u2019s credential\" data-order=\"Properties allowed by your supervisor\u2019s credential\" >Properties allowed by your supervisor\u2019s credential <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C2\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"75 hours plus the supervisor-trainee course\" data-order=\"75 hours plus the supervisor-trainee course\" >75 hours plus the supervisor-trainee course <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D2\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"None\" data-order=\"None\" >None <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A3\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Licensed Residential\" data-order=\"Licensed Residential\" >Licensed Residential <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B3\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Certain one-to-four-unit residential properties\" data-order=\"Certain one-to-four-unit residential properties\" >Certain one-to-four-unit residential properties <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C3\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"150 hours\" data-order=\"150 hours\" >150 hours <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D3\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"1,000 hours in at least 6 months\" data-order=\"1,000 hours in at least 6 months\" >1,000 hours in at least 6 months <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A4\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Certified Residential\" data-order=\"Certified Residential\" >Certified Residential <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B4\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"One-to-four-unit residential properties of any value or complexity\" data-order=\"One-to-four-unit residential properties of any value or complexity\" >One-to-four-unit residential properties of any value or complexity <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C4\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"200 hours\" data-order=\"200 hours\" >200 hours <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D4\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"1,500 hours in at least 12 months\" data-order=\"1,500 hours in at least 12 months\" >1,500 hours in at least 12 months <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A5\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Certified General\" data-order=\"Certified General\" >Certified General <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B5\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"All real estate, including commercial properties\" data-order=\"All real estate, including commercial properties\" >All real estate, including commercial properties <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C5\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"300 hours\" data-order=\"300 hours\" >300 hours <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D5\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"3,000 hours in at least 18 months\" data-order=\"3,000 hours in at least 18 months\" >3,000 hours in at least 18 months <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><!-- \/#supsystic-table-548.supsystic-table --><\/div><!-- \/.supsystic-tables-wrap --><!-- Tables Generator by Supsystic --><!-- Version:1.13.1 --><!-- http:\/\/supsystic.com\/ --> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certified General applicants must have a bachelor\u2019s degree. At least 1,500 of their experience hours must involve nonresidential appraisal work.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every state offers every classification. Some states have stopped offering the Licensed Residential credential, while others handle trainees differently.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"489\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Become-an-Appraiser-info-489x1024.png\" alt=\"Real estate appraiser credential levels from trainee to certified general\" class=\"wp-image-21261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Become-an-Appraiser-info-489x1024.png 489w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Become-an-Appraiser-info-143x300.png 143w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Become-an-Appraiser-info-72x150.png 72w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Become-an-Appraiser-info-734x1536.png 734w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Become-an-Appraiser-info.png 760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/figure> <h2 id=\"h-step-3-check-your-state-s-rules\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Check Your State\u2019s Rules<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please do this before buying an expensive course package.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida has its own path to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/how-to-become-an-appraiser-in-florida\/\">becoming an appraiser in Florida<\/a>.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your state regulatory agency decides which courses count, when you must register, and how to document your experience. Starting with the wrong course or working before registering could delay your progress.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use The Appraisal Foundation\u2019s state regulatory agency <a href=\"https:\/\/appraisalfoundation.org\/pages\/state-regulators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">directory<\/a> to find the correct board.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-questions-to-ask-your-state\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions to Ask Your State<\/strong><\/h3> <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Which credential can I apply for first?<\/li> <li>Do I need to register as a trainee?<\/li> <li>Which courses and education providers are approved?<\/li> <li>Does the state accept PAREA or practicum experience?<\/li> <li>Do I need a background check or fingerprints?<\/li> <\/ol> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Course companies may explain the national minimums without clearly showing your state\u2019s additional rules. Your state board has the final answer.<\/p> <h2 id=\"h-step-4-complete-your-appraisal-courses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Complete Your Appraisal Courses<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, complete the state-approved qualifying education required for your chosen credential.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The courses cover property inspections, comparable sales, market research, appraisal math, valuation methods, professional standards, and report writing.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-starting-with-the-trainee-courses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Starting With the Trainee Courses<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most beginners start with <strong>75 hours of qualifying education<\/strong>:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>30 hours of Basic Appraisal Principles<\/li> <li>30 hours of Basic Appraisal Procedures<\/li> <li>15 hours of National USPAP<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USPAP covers the ethical and professional rules appraisers must follow. You will also need a Supervisory Appraiser\/Trainee Appraiser Course if you plan to work under a supervisor.<\/p> <h2 id=\"h-step-5-gain-the-required-appraisal-experience\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Gain the Required Appraisal Experience<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your experience must follow state rules and be documented in an official log. You generally have three ways to earn it:<\/p> <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Supervisory appraiser:<\/strong> Work with a certified appraiser while learning inspections, comparable sales, market analysis, calculations, and report writing. Contact local appraisal firms, independent appraisers, and professional groups to find openings.<\/li> <li><strong>PAREA:<\/strong> Complete simulated assignments with mentorship through the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal program. It may replace up to 100% of the experience required for Licensed Residential or Certified Residential, but your state must accept it.<\/li> <li><strong>Approved practicum:<\/strong> Complete a structured course using real or realistic appraisal assignments. A practicum may replace some or all of your required experience, depending on the program and your state.<\/li> <\/ol> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PAREA cannot provide the nonresidential hours required for Certified General certification. Whichever path you take, update your experience log as you work. Rebuilding hundreds of assignment details later would be a nightmare.<\/p> <h2 id=\"h-step-6-pass-the-exam-and-get-licensed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Pass the Exam and Get Licensed<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you finish your classes and experience hours, you can take the appraiser exam for your chosen license.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each exam has 125 questions, but only 110 count toward your score. The other 15 are test questions that may be used on future exams.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Licensed Residential:<\/strong> Four hours<\/li> <li><strong>Certified Residential:<\/strong> Four hours<\/li> <li><strong>Certified General:<\/strong> Six hours<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions cover appraisal math, property values, appraisal reports, and USPAP rules. You will also need to use what you learned to solve real appraisal situations.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your state will tell you how to schedule the exam. After you pass, send in your final application and wait for the state to approve your license.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-how-to-study-for-the-exam\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Study for the Exam<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend extra time on the topics you keep missing. Knowing <em>why<\/em> an answer was wrong will help more than memorizing the correct letter.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Use the exam outline to see which topics will be tested.<\/li> <li>Practice appraisal math without looking at your notes.<\/li> <li>Learn when to use each approach to value.<\/li> <li>Review USPAP rules, ethics, and report requirements.<\/li> <li>Take timed practice tests and review every wrong answer.<\/li> <li>Practice with the same calculator you will use on exam day.<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A USPAP prep course can help you focus on the right topics and get comfortable with the types of questions you will see. Start with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/uspap-certification\/\">USPAP certification<\/a> guide if you need the standard itself.<\/p> <h2 id=\"h-final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becoming an appraiser takes time, but the steps are pretty clear once you know which credential you want.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check your state\u2019s rules first, then complete your classes and choose how you will earn your experience hours. Try to plan that part early since finding a supervisor can take time.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need your entire career figured out right now. Start with the credential that fits your goals, get some experience, and move up later if you want to appraise more types of property.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you are ready to pick a school, compare our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/real-estate-appraisal-courses\/\">best online real estate appraisal schools<\/a>.<\/p> <h2 id=\"h-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2> <h3 id=\"h-how-long-does-it-take-to-become-a-real-estate-appraiser\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How long does it take to become a real estate appraiser?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shortest national experience period is six months for Licensed Residential. Your complete timeline may be longer because you also need education, an exam, and state approval.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-do-you-need-a-college-degree-to-become-an-appraiser\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you need a college degree to become an appraiser?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not for every credential. Certified General requires a bachelor\u2019s degree, while Certified Residential applicants have several possible college education pathways.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-can-you-become-an-appraiser-without-a-supervisor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you become an appraiser without a supervisor?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. PAREA or an approved practicum may replace traditional supervised experience, but your state must accept the program.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-is-becoming-a-real-estate-appraiser-hard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is becoming a real estate appraiser hard?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The education is manageable, but finding an approved experience opportunity can be difficult. The work also requires research, math, writing, and close attention to detail.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-how-much-do-real-estate-appraisers-make\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much do real estate appraisers make?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The median annual wage for property appraisers and assessors was <strong>$65,420 in May 2024<\/strong>, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/appraisers-and-assessors-of-real-estate.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>. Earnings vary by location, credential, specialty, and workload.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-can-you-complete-appraiser-training-online\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you complete appraiser training online?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many qualifying education courses are available online. Confirm that your state accepts the provider, courses, and delivery format before enrolling.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-what-is-the-difference-between-an-appraiser-and-a-home-inspector\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the difference between an appraiser and a home inspector?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An appraiser estimates a property\u2019s value. A home inspector examines its physical condition and identifies possible problems.<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real estate appraisers estimate what a property is worth by inspecting it, researching recent sales, and comparing it with similar properties. 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