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It was a long road to get here but I finally became Certified last month after passing the exam on the first attempt! This took me a lot longer than originally anticipated for various reasons including: 1. Working under a certified that wouldn’t sign my log but did a great job of leading me on...

About 3 months ago I took on my first trainee. First and probably last. After about 2 months they went to work full time with another appraiser long before I was ever able to recoup any of the money/time spent helping to train that person. After talking with several other appraisers.....one of...

I am a trainee in Florida applying for my Cert Res. I finally got my audit request and one report was an FHA appraisal (trainees can't sign FHA appraisals) and the other was an appraisal where a condition of the report was that a trainee could not sign. We noted my significant assistance in both...

Hi all, I'm seeking any advice on who to contact or what I should do with the following; - I am a trainee who recently completed all of the requirements to obtain my certification, the last of which was/is the 2,500 hour experience requirement. After sending in all of my license application...

I am an AT in Los Angeles and I found a decent shop to take me on part time. The problem is that I am only being paid $12/hr for 3 days a week, and one of those days was being spent taking comp photos! I couldn't make ends meet, so.... I noticed that comp photos take up a lot of time in this...

Just wanted to post a few random thoughts about new appraisers, trainees and those thinking about becoming appraisers. I've been working with my first trainee now for about 2-3 months. He has a real estate background as a broker so he knows the "lingo" so to speak. With all his real estate...

I am planning to begin my initial Trainee coursework at Gold Coast Real Estate School next month. I am currently a real estate agent and but want to add an Appraisal license to my resume. Any input on Gold Coast in terms if I should wait instead for AI classes, or advice on how to get secure a...

Hello Appraisers, I have spent the last few months searching for a new career and after doing some heavy research on what appraising has to offer. I believe that it may be the right career path for me. I am now searching for a trainer who may want to take me under his or her wing in the...

Hello everyone, I am currently an Appraiser Trainee, applied for a position in the accessor's office and have a Written Examination coming up. I'm super excited and wanted to see if anyone has tips, recommendations etc. for the written exam and the possible interview process in general. Any...

Hello ALL! Okay, enough of me cyber-stalking this Forum without introducing myself. My name is Will and I am a Los Angeles native living in Lakewood, CA (near Long Beach). I love everything about doing field appraisals; measuring, taking photographs, making adjustments, using formulas, etc...

I've been working under my sponsor for a few months. I'm trying to get my logs organized and I have a few questions. I called TALCB, and they only thing they told me was, "Your sponsor should know these questions" then quickly got off the phone. This is my sponsor's first time having a trainee...

Hello All, I am a former Licensed Appraiser (2007-2013) seeking sponsorship in the Houston or surrounding areas ASAP. In 2013 I allowed my State License to expire while waiting to complete the Certified Residential Application Process. Extenuating circumstances caused me not to complete the...

Hi everyone, I currently have an AT license, and I'm steadily accruing my hours as a trainee. My initial goal was to upgrade directly from an AT to AG, but taking into consideration my wife and my desire to have a baby in the next year or so, I've decided to explore the option of acquiring an...

The William Fall Group, one of the nation's largest independent residential appraisal firms is seeking a Limited Appraiser in Michigan to join our development program. Appraiser Trainees will develop skills and experience that lead to credentialing as a Licensed or Certified Real Estate...

Hi there, I am currently a Realtor, 15 years in the business, who would like to become a Certified Residential Appraiser. I do have a Bachelor's Degree in Math and Commerce. I have been advised to find an appraiser who is willing to take me on as a Trainee before I move ahead with the necessary...

Appraiser Supervisors: I'm currently enrolled in the BREA approved appraisal courses and interested in working for a supervisor in the LA/OC area in three weeks. I have conducted hundreds of desktop appraisals for a local investment company and now looking to officially certify. If you are a...

I am hoping to find someone who is willing to take me on as a trainee seeking to gain his General Certified Appraiser license and MAI designation, in the San Antonio or Austin Area. I am currently have a Texas Trainee license and have worked off and on in residential appraisal for 3+ years. My...

This may be better suited for the newbie section but it doesn't appear to get much traffic. I'm anticipating taking my certified test (god willing) in 4 - 6 months, pending on work production over the holidays. Is there someone that has within the last few years gone through the...

I am hoping to shadow a certified appraiser in the Bellevue, WA area for a day and ask questions. I am more than happy to buy lunch at the restaurant of your choice! I have 25 years of IT experience and finished a MBA program in 2005. I am in need of a career change. James Traub