What does it mean to be an appraiser and what does it take to become one? Entering the industry includes many hours of instruction and some money. But now, there is renewed focus on opportunity.
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Wondering How to Become a Real Estate Appraiser in Texas? Attend This Free Event
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New Info on PAREA as Launch Dates get Closer
06/21/2023There is more demand than supply. Hands-on experience is a requirement to become a real property appraiser, however the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) has fielded numerous calls from appraiser trainees expressing frustration over there not being enough resources for them to fulfill experience requirements.
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Aspiring Appraisers: Texas is 1 of 5 States With no Additional Licensure Requirements
06/13/2023The 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.
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88th Texas Legislative Session Update, and its Impact on TALCB
06/05/2023The 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.
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TALCB May Meeting Recap: Addressing Bias, PAREA Launches, new Online Resources
05/24/2023The 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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Appraiser Awareness: TALCB Receiving Tips on Discriminatory Language
05/05/2023The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) is receiving state tips from Fannie Mae on discriminatory language in appraisals. Both organizations are working to make appraisers aware of the issue.
Be Mindful of Your Practice
Appraisers should exercise care to avoid comments in a report that may be perceived as biased or illegally discriminatory.
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Appointees officially confirmed to the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board
04/27/2023The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) is pleased to welcome John H. Eichelberger, III as a new member, and the reappointment of Rolando Castro. Both were confirmed by the Texas Senate on April 26, 2023. Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed them with terms set to expire on January 31, 2029.
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TALCB's Process for the National Registry of AMCs
03/23/2023What is the AMC National Registry?
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TALCB Makes Updates to Mentorship Program, Adopts Rules, and Discusses AQB Exposure Draft
03/08/2023The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board met last month and appointed Board Member Mark McAnally as secretary with Martha Gayle Reid Lynch re-appointed as vice chair.
TALCB Mentorship Program Updates
The Board approved a new process for appointing new TALCB Mentors yearly. TALCB Mentors work one on one with appraisers required to complete remedial education.
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Gov. Abbott Appoints Raheela Ahsan to AMC Advisory Committee
03/01/2023Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Raheela Ahsan of Dallas to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board's (TALCB) Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee. The Committee advises TALCB and makes recommendations on matters relating to the regulation of appraisal management companies.
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