student asking advice

[vdealer]

hello all, student here in south ms getting ready to take the state exam. Kinda nervous and wondering if anyone can give some pointers on what to expect. How many questions and is it all multiple choice? Any advice is appreciated. Looking forward to becoming an appraiser. thanks

Steve

 

[TEL2002]

I would check with your mentor, I would assume he is up on all of the state regs that govern appraiser trainees. If he lacks knowledge about what trainees have to go through, you might give serious consideration to finding a new mentor.

My guess is the test is probably 100-125 multiple choice questions.

 

[Ken B]

Everything you wanted to know except Tel's shoe size...

http://www.mrec.state.ms.us/docs/mab_news_events_application_procedure.pdf

 

[vdealer]

Oh darn, I guess I'm behind in the mentor department. I guess I should've looked for a mentor first. I took an acredited online course and just finished my final exam. So I should be looking for a mentor now? I thought I had to pass the state exam before I look for a mentor. BTW thanks for the link, it answered alot of my questions.

Gonna give a shout out to anyone interested in mentoring a student in Pascagoula MS.

 

[Ken B]

I think Tel and I both thought you were taking the exam for the certified appraiser license. The rules are different for what is commonly called a "trainee."

See the attached. You should probably become familiar with the information at the parent site for any other questions about the licensing requirements and your state's regulations and laws.

Good luck.

http://www.mrec.state.ms.us/docs/mab_forms_education_experience_exam_requirements_for_licensing.pdf

 

[TEL2002]

To me a mentor is something you should have in your back pocket before even beginning your quest. If you can not find a mentor after taking classes, exams, etc. etc. etc. you have wasted a lot of time and money. Do to the economy, I suspect few appraisers are taking on new trainees at this point.

Hopefully you will be able to find a good mentor. Go to www.ASC.gov and do a search of their website. It will list every licensed or certified appraiser in the state. This will give you a great resource to start your search for a mentor. If you get a thumbs down from everyone, you know not to waste anymore time. If you find someone, you can press on forward at full speed.

Good luck.