California makes another change re: trainees!

[Bobby Swann]

hmmmmm not really

You need to contact the OREA they admit making a mistake by posting that last portion as it is not posible to monitor at this time. I was very concerned and did contact them to get clearifaction and it is being looked at as a preffered practice and not a change in the policy.

 

[MARK JOLLIFF]

I think it is an excellent idea to only allow certified appraisers to train trianees. I had an excellent mentor and caught on quickly to the appraisal business. At the end of my 2000 hrs I realized there were going to be many assignments that would be over my head. Even after 5 years of experience I realize I have an awful lot to learn. It drives me crazy when I see reports by trainees and the supervising appraisers license # was issued way after mine. appraising in the Bay Area with it's large variety of properties is a humbling experience if your honest with yourself. My #1 suggestion to any trainees is find a mentor with a vast background who will be available to help you after you get your AL. Unless your an appraisal genius you will be in way over your head if you try to go it alone with just 2000 hrs. good luck

 

[Mike Boyd]

I received my license BEFORE any documented hours were required. However, I can honestly say that it probably took at least 2,000 hours to UN-learn so many of the appraisal concepts I had developed as a broker/sales person. However, having 10+-years as a broker/sales person did away with having to learn real estate terminology from scratch.

 

[GENTEEL]

I think it is an excellent idea to only allow certified appraisers to train trianees.

Yes, I do believe the same, however, I've come across many certified appraisers and appraisal firms who hire unlicensed assistant appraisers which I believe this practice must be banned in order to give yield to Trainee Appraisers.

I received my Trainee License a week ago and have already applied to several job postings and cold calling financial institutions and certified appraisers.

My #1 suggestion to any trainees is find a mentor with a vast background who will be available to help you after you get your AL.

A "retiree" or a "near retiree" who holds his license would be a better bet to get trainees trained, don't your think?

 

[Tim The Enchanter]

A "retiree" or a "near retiree" who holds his license would be a better bet to get trainees trained, don't your think?

You would think they would have plenty of experience at least.

About time these changes take effect.

 

[Mike Boyd]

I should have been more clear in my post....

The Broker Excemptiont.

She encouraged me to go thru with my Brokers excemption....It still exists just with some limitations.

Not trying to be mean, but learn the correct word and spell it correctly if you want broker credit. It is either EXCEPTION or EXEMPTION. (unless you are trying to be creative with a new word, meaning both. LOL)

 

[Mike Kennedy]

Not trying to be mean, but learn the correct word and spell it correctly if you want broker credit. It is either EXCEPTION or EXEMPTION. (unless you are trying to be creative with a new word, meaning both. LOL)

Well he IS from California.!!!!! :laugh: