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Aspiring Appraisers: Texas is 1 of 5 States With no Additional Licensure Requirements

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Tue, 2023-06-13 15:26

The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) understands that becoming a licensed appraiser can be difficult. Minimum federal requirements consist of hundreds of hours of education, thousands of hours of experience, and an exam; also, each state has a right to impose its own requirements. TALCB does not want to make it any harder on aspiring appraisers to get licensed, especially when the industry is facing an appraiser shortage and a lack of diversity.

88th Texas Legislative Session Update, and its Impact on TALCB

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Mon, 2023-06-05 09:51

The 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, began January 10, 2023, and ended May 29, 2023. This session opened with the Texas Appraiser Licensing Board (TALCB) following 358 bills relevant to the administration of the agency. A much smaller number became law, including Senate Bills 1222 and 1577.

TALCB May Meeting Recap: Addressing Bias, PAREA Launches, new Online Resources

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2023-05-24 12:22

The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board met on Friday May 19 at headquarters in Austin. TALCB Chair, Sarah Oates, opened the meeting by welcoming new Board Member John H. Eichelberger, III. Chair Oates also thanked outgoing Board Member Clayton Black for his service and acknowledged the reappointment of Board Member Rolando Castro.

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“Texas is ahead of this issue especially with our partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission,” said TALCB Commissioner Chelsea Buchholtz as she presented to the Board highlights of agency operations.

Now Accepting Public Comments on Appraiser Complaints Made in Bad Faith

Submitted by Summer Mandell on Mon, 2022-02-07 15:42

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board is considering how to investigate complaints against appraisers made in bad faith—filed for the purpose of harassment or to gain a competitive advantage. Under Tex. Occ. Code Sec. 1103.452 and Board Rule 153.24(d), complaints filed in bad faith must be dismissed.

Good News for Appraisal Professionals in 2022

Submitted by Summer Mandell on Thu, 2022-01-20 14:30

Recent forms updates, new appraisal experience assignment options, and an alternative pathway to fulfill your experience requirements are just a few ways the Board is removing inessential barriers to entry for aspiring appraisers in Texas. Here are three articles that outline the latest enhancements to the process.

Alternative Model for Gaining Appraisal Experience in Program-Review Process

Submitted by Summer Mandell on Thu, 2022-01-20 14:25

In response to appraisal trainees’ difficulty in finding supervisory appraisers, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) adopted the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) program. PAREA is an alternative to the traditional supervisor and trainee model and offers practical experience through a range of online and virtual reality technology. The AQB is currently in the process of vetting prospective programs.

New Appraisal Experience Forms Easier to Complete

Submitted by Summer Mandell on Thu, 2022-01-20 14:23

Prospective appraisers must submit a completed Appraisal Experience Log as part of their application. New forms effective January 1, 2022, are available to help clarify and streamline this part of the process. Start by reviewing the new Appraisal Experience Log Instructions.

TALCB Complaint Portal Launched

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2021-09-14 18:42

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is pleased to announce the launch of the TALCB complaint portal. This simple-to-use tool allows consumers to file complaints directly on the TALCB website. It also allows consumers to check the status of their complaints online. In addition, it integrates backend efficiencies for staff, which decreases complaint processing times. The complaint portal is located on the Filing a Complaint page of the TALCB website.

Newly passed evaluations bill: What appraisers need to know

Submitted by Tony Slagle on Tue, 2021-07-27 14:36

The 87th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2533 which allows Texas appraisers to complete evaluations without complying with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Prior to this change, Chapter 1103 of the Occupations Code required appraisers licensed or certified in Texas to comply with USPAP when performing an evaluation of real property.

Providers: Changes to Pre-License Education and Examination Rules

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2021-01-20 22:03

The Board recently adopted rule amendments to TAC 153.11(a)(4) that reduce the number of hours of additional qualifying education required when an applicant fails a licensing examination three times, from 30 to 15 hours. Please be sure that you update any references to this requirement on your website and any other advertising materials.

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