Texas licensing question, help please

[Brad Coburn]

I've been an appraiser trainee since Feb 2007. I plan to file to become state licensed in Feb 2008. I've taken 90 hours of study (that was the previous amount you needed to become licensed). I have not applied for my license yet (I only have my trainee's license).

My question is. I've seen two dates Oct 31, 2007 and Oct 31, 2008 as the cut off points on the new requirements to become licensed.

Do I need to have 150 hours of education if I apply now? Or only if I apply after Oct 31, 2008?

And do I need to send in to the TALCB, the "Evaluation of Appraiser Education Documents"?

Everytime I call TALCB, the person simply reads from the website and I don't feel too confident that they know the guidelines in depth.

 

[The Warrior Monk]

I'm not familiar with Texas, but can give general rules.

If Texas is a firm-date state, you have to meet the new education requirements.

If Texas is a segmented state and you completed all of the education requirements for the Licensed credential prior to 01-01-2008, then your education requirement is considered satisfied.

 

[RustNeverSleeps]

TALCB has a very confusing website. But, as far as I understand, the cut off date was 10/31/2007...not sure where you saw 10/31/2008

http://www.talcb.state.tx.us/pdf/forms/AppraiserApplicationPacket.pdf

Did you complete your classes before that date? If so, then the question becomes did it have to be submitted and approved before the cut-off date?

Yes, you have to submit the education evaluation form before you can apply for your license...

 

[Brad Coburn]

Thank you, David. I'm not sure which Texas is, segmented or firm-date but I broke down and paid for an additional 60 hours of classes today just to be safe. I just hate to have to push things back another two weeks. If anyone knows if Texas is segmented or a firm-date state, please post in this thread. Thank you.

 

[The Warrior Monk]

Thank you, David. I'm not sure which Texas is, segmented or firm-date but I broke down and paid for an additional 60 hours of classes today just to be safe. I just hate to have to push things back another two weeks. If anyone knows if Texas is segmented or a firm-date state, please post in this thread. Thank you.

I would just double-check to make sure the classes you already took qualify under the new education requirements. Some of the very basic courses might (R1, maybe R2), but many others don't.

 

[Mike Plumlee]

Brad - you didn't mention whether you have already taken the state exam. (?)

Texas is a segmented state. In order to qualify under the "old" rules you should have completed your 90 hours and submitted to the state no later than Oct 31, 2007. Meeting that deadline means you have until Oct 31, 2008 to complete your 2,000 hours and take the exam.

Failure to meet those requirements means you have to take 150 hours under the new rules and the Oct 31, 2008 date is meaningless.

As to the state exam, the deadline to take the older (assuredly easier) exam was Dec 31, 2007. Now it is required to take the new exam, which I hear rumor is both longer and harder.

The TALCB website as a source of clear guideline is not appraiser-friendly for a Trainee trying to figure it out.

 

[Brad Coburn]

David,
I've taken these classes so far:
Basic Appraisal Principles 30 hours
Basic Appraisal Procedures 30 hours
Residential Report Writing and Case Studies 15 hours
2005 USPAP course 15 hours

I'm currently enrolled in these courses:
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach 15 hours
Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use 15 hours
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches 30 hours
for a total of 150 hours. I hope those last 3 classes are what I need to take. The salesperson for the classes told me that they were acceptable.

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Mike,
Thanks, that's the info I've been turning up every rock to get. No one at TALCB or their website is clear enough giving out that information. I took the 90 hours and turned that in with my trainee application but have never filed a state licensed application so I assume I am going to have to finish the 150 hours before proceeding. I also have not taken the state exam. Thank you for the information, it is very helpful.

 

[KiKki]

What's About The Bachelor's Degree

Does A Trinee Need A Bachelor'sdegree Under The New Criteria In Order To Take The Certified Test\?