What we really are is a Cottage Industry.
How did you get into the Industry? well I can tell you how you didn't learn about the our profession:
1. we are not exposed at Career Day in high School.
2. Almost all of us do not have a Office in a Commercial Area
3a. We are not listed in Community College or University Booklets as a course of Study to achieve a degree
3.b. There is no scholarship Programs in Local Community Colleges or Universities.
4. There are no scholarships from Prvt Companies and Organizations or if there is how does the Public Know about it?
Did you Know my FAA Commercial Pilots NEVER EXPIRES? You didn't know that did you?
Does a Lawyers Law License Expire? Yes. Does the Lawyer have to go back to 1st year of college and Start all over like us Appraisers? NO!
Look at your States HVAC or Plumber or Electrician License - Do any of them Say you have to start ALL OVER AGAIN FROM DAY ONE like we Do!!!
Renewal of Expired Licenses HVAC
You may not engage in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting if your license has expired.
A person whose license has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the license by paying to the department a renewal fee that is equal to 1-1/2 times the normally required renewal fee.
A person whose license has been expired for more than 90 days but less than 18 months may renew the license by paying to the department a renewal fee that is equal to two times the normally required renewal fee.