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Q&A: Is It Time to Take On an Appraisal Trainee?

McKissock

They tend to assume that the trainee, once she earns the Certified Appraiser designation , will set up shop as a competitor. In 2018, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) changed its Real Property Appraiser Qualifications Criteria. They fear that doing so will turn out to be a lot of time and energy spent for little reward.

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

I also think that now is the time to increase your appraisal skills by taking classes and seminars. In this category, you find the properties that represent the whimsical side of the design and prove there is no idea too out there when it comes to constructing a building. I also have always had more CE hours than I need.