Differences in requirements between licensed and certified.

[CSP 49]

Now that the licensed residential appraisers need to be certified for FHA it got me wondering what the differences in education, experience, testing, etc there were between the two throughout the country.

If my memory is correct the requirements for licensing and certification in FL were nearly identical. I personally don't know any licensed appraisers, all are certified.

I think we only had about 4 licensed appraisers in the whole state and I believe the state did away with or is doing away with the licensed category entirely. (Could be wrong on this but I don't feel like researching it).

 

[DWiley]

This is the primary reason for FHA moving to requiring certification. The certification standards set by the AQB are mandtory for states. The licensing standards are not.

As a result, being "licensed" means different things. In some states a licensed appraiser has to meet almost the same requirements as a certified appraiser. In other states a "licensed" appraiser is essentially a registered traineee.

 

[The Warrior Monk]

FYI, the basic requirements for a credential are noted here:

http://www.appraisalfoundation.org/s_appraisal/bin.asp?CID=117&DID=287&DOC=FILE.PDF

 

[Eileen Kall]

Where does New Jersey Stand with Licensed appraisers and Certified appraisers? I am thinking of moving to North Carolina, do they recognize (sorry about spelling its late) just a Licensed appraiser or will I have to upgrade to Certified to make a living?

 

[Michigan CG]

Where does New Jersey Stand with Licensed appraisers and Certified appraisers? I am thinking of moving to North Carolina, do they recognize (sorry about spelling its late) just a Licensed appraiser or will I have to upgrade to Certified to make a living?

Why would you not upgrade? This is the profession that puts food on the table for your family. A professional person wants to be the best they can be in their profession. The licensed category will be obsolete in less than five years and the warnings were on the wall five years ago.

Why do some want to only adhere to the minimum of requirements for their chosen PROFESSION?

 

[Eileen Kall]

I DO want to get certified . I enjoy going to the CE classes and exceed the hours I need , I go because I like to keep up and learn. However, I have until the 27th of Oct to pass Cert exam. Took twice, missed by 2 points each time I took, started studying all over again , going to another class this weekend. I just can't seem to get a grip on this exam. Extremely Frustrated

 

[Michigan CG]

My advice is to take AI classes, there are none better.

 

[jay trotta]

take a prep exam course before your Test - it allows you to get accustom to the exam, classes just won't do that

good luck

 

[Carnivore]

Where does New Jersey Stand with Licensed appraisers and Certified appraisers? I am thinking of moving to North Carolina, do they recognize (sorry about spelling its late) just a Licensed appraiser or will I have to upgrade to Certified to make a living?

I am going to get spanked for this, but here goes.

Why are you asking us about the NCAB. Dont you think you should call them yourself and get it right from the horses mouth.

The ability to conduct research and communications with people are fundamental to being a good appraiser. Could this be one reason why you have flunked the Cert test twice?

Here's the NCAB site: http://ncappraisalboard.org/

 

[Conservative in Virginia]

I DO want to get certified . I enjoy going to the CE classes and exceed the hours I need , I go because I like to keep up and learn. However, I have until the 27th of Oct to pass Cert exam. Took twice, missed by 2 points each time I took, started studying all over again , going to another class this weekend. I just can't seem to get a grip on this exam. Extremely Frustrated

there are some really good downloadable programs that helped me study. One was compucram... I can't remember the other. They are loaded with questions that were really great. I took the cert exam after studing them for about 4 months and passed first time. It is a tuff test, took me all of the 6 hours!