NC Appraising
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- Apr 28, 2006
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- Certified Residential Appraiser
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- North Carolina
Credit where credit is due. Just received email from ncpac
The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) has released a comprehensive First Exposure Draft of Proposed Changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, alongside several related Concept Papers, which will fundamentally reshape the future of the appraisal profession.
We urge every Licensed, Certified, and Supervisory appraiser to review these documents and submit your feedback to the AQB. Your input is critical to ensuring the final rules reflect the practical needs and standards of appraisers here in North Carolina and across the country.
Key Proposals Requiring Your Review:
This Exposure Draft addresses significant barriers to entry and proposes new educational mandates. We need your feedback on what should be kept the same and what must be changed before the final vote:
Action Required: Review and Comment
The official deadline for comments is March 3, 2026. This window is short, and we must ensure our regional voice is heard on these national standards.
STEP 1: Access the Documents Please access the full Exposure Draft and related Concept Papers directly on The Appraisal Foundation's website: Discussions and Exposure Drafts – The Appraisal Foundation
STEP 2: Submit Your Comments Submit your official comments to the AQB, detailing whether you support or oppose specific proposals and providing your rationale: First Exposure Draft & Concept Papers Survey
This is your opportunity to directly influence the educational and experience requirements for the next generation of appraisers, and for your own professional advancement. Do not let this opportunity pass without contributing your professional perspective.
Thank you for your service to the profession and your continued dedication to NCPAC.
Sincerely,
The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) has released a comprehensive First Exposure Draft of Proposed Changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, alongside several related Concept Papers, which will fundamentally reshape the future of the appraisal profession.
We urge every Licensed, Certified, and Supervisory appraiser to review these documents and submit your feedback to the AQB. Your input is critical to ensuring the final rules reflect the practical needs and standards of appraisers here in North Carolina and across the country.
Key Proposals Requiring Your Review:
This Exposure Draft addresses significant barriers to entry and proposes new educational mandates. We need your feedback on what should be kept the same and what must be changed before the final vote:
- Removal of the College Degree Requirement: The AQB proposes removing all college-course and degree requirements for the Certified Residential and Certified General classifications. This is a major step toward lowering barriers to entry.
- New Required Education: Elective courses are being removed, and a mandatory new module, Market Data Analytics Applications and Case Studies, is proposed for the core curriculum to strengthen competency in market analysis and statistics.
- Clarification of PAREA Credit: The draft clarifies that completing an approved PAREA program will satisfy the full hour and minimum-time experience requirements for the corresponding credential level, removing ambiguity for states and participants.
- Concept Papers on Alternative Pathways: The AQB is also seeking comment on concepts like a Skills-Based Examination Pathway and an Examination Only Pathway for licensure. This Concept Paper is critical because it outlines the AQB's initial thoughts on creating a path to licensure that relies solely on a comprehensive, high-stakes examination, potentially bypassing traditional education and experience hour requirements.
Action Required: Review and Comment
The official deadline for comments is March 3, 2026. This window is short, and we must ensure our regional voice is heard on these national standards.
STEP 1: Access the Documents Please access the full Exposure Draft and related Concept Papers directly on The Appraisal Foundation's website: Discussions and Exposure Drafts – The Appraisal Foundation
STEP 2: Submit Your Comments Submit your official comments to the AQB, detailing whether you support or oppose specific proposals and providing your rationale: First Exposure Draft & Concept Papers Survey
This is your opportunity to directly influence the educational and experience requirements for the next generation of appraisers, and for your own professional advancement. Do not let this opportunity pass without contributing your professional perspective.
Thank you for your service to the profession and your continued dedication to NCPAC.
Sincerely,
