Common Mistake On Appraiser Certifications

[Michigander]

The Michigan law took effect recently, within the last two years I think.

I had to clarify with a Board member the requirements - if merely checking was satisfactory, or if it had to be spelled out. Board member (thank you Dave) said it must be spelled out.

I read the minutes of the Board meetings, and have never seen this cited specifically, however, there are some appraisers with additional sanctions such as violating a rule - might be that.

I have mentioned in a review that the appraiser failed to follow the law.

Had to tell my former mentor the law.

Michigan is also trying to get the Michigan law update required every two years. I think, based on what I see and hear in this state, that that is a good idea.

Mary, I don't know when the law came into effect in MI but think it is before that. I have been putting "...zzz is currently and properly licensed as a certified residential appraiser in the state of Michigan..." for at least 10 years.
An aside; what bugs my butt is too many appraisals that still reference Consumer and Industry Services as opposed to Labor and Economic Growth even though we have been under DLEG for what, at least 8 years? Makes you wonder if these folks ever pay attention in class.

If having your license number (cert. number) in the wrong line was the only thing wrong with the appraisal report, I'd think it was rather a minor infraction not worthy of anything other than a written notice to put it in the correct line. I would venture a guess though that most appraisers getting smacked on this level had so many infractions on their reports that it was just added in as something very concrete.