Title XI of the FIRREA requires all licensed and certified appraisers to successfully pass an examination that’s issued or endorsed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation. That examination is known as the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam. Once you’ve…
At its public meeting in Kansas City MO on April 5, 2019, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of The Appraisal Foundation adopted changes to USPAP for the 2020-21 edition. The Board adopted its Fourth Exposure Draft, which had been issued on February 27, 2019,…
On October 9, 2018, the Appraisal Standards Board posted a new Q&A video to their YouTube channel addressing the issue of “hybrid” appraisal assignments. Hybrid appraisals are those which involve someone other than the appraiser making an inspection of the subject property. A report…
We are excited to announce the launch of a new course designed to answer your questions about limited scope appraisal assignments. Evaluations, Desktops, & Other Limited Scope Appraisals is an online continuing education (CE) course developed by McKissock Learning in partnership with The Appraisal…
At its public meeting on February 1, 2018, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation adopted changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, as proposed in its Fourth Exposure Draft. The effective date for these changes is May 1, 2018. What…
You can usually diversify your appraisal portfolio—and increase your income—with an appraisal license upgrade. Certain types of appraisals are more common in some markets than in others, and in some markets, a Certified Residential or Certified General license is a must. John Brenan, director…
At its February 3, 2017, meeting, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of The Appraisal Foundation adopted several proposed changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). These changes will be effective January 1, 2018. The ASB revised the definition of Report to…
Appraisers are usually able to disclose quite a lot about their methods and the information they’ve used—and it’s best to be prepared to share that information promptly, especially if the appraisal is not what was hoped for. Transparency and communication in appraisals is essential. How…
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