Summary


In Section R162-2g-304b, the change allows a state-licensed appraiser who, within six months of renewing their license, qualifies for certification to pay a transfer fee rather than an application fee. In Section R162-2g-304c, the change corrects the number of experience hours required by an applicant for certification as a certified-general appraiser that are to be completed during the time when the applicant was a state-licensed appraiser or a state-certified residential appraiser. In Section R162-2g-304d, the change reduces the number of residential appraisals for which an exterior measurement is required from 100 to 35 and clarify the extent of the exterior measurement to be performed by the appraiser for qualifying experience. In Section R162-2g-307d, the change provides for the registration of a continuing education course by a professional appraisal education organization and distinguish between the standards of approval for a certified course and those for a registered course. In Section R162-2g-307f, the change distinguishes the requirements for instructor certification for a certified course and a registered course. In Section R162-2g-311, the change provides that a supervising trainer determine whether a trainee has demonstrated sufficient competency to be able to make unaccompanied inspections of residential properties after making a minimum of 35 inspections while accompanied by the supervising appraiser. This amendment could reduce the number of accompanied inspections from 100 to 35, depending on the determination of the supervising appraiser as to the sufficient competency of the trainee.