Trainee License Exam Seemed Too Easy

[Dee Dee]

Jen,
You don't have a choice, it's mandatory that you work under a supervisory appraiser for your 2000 hours. Your supervisor will teach you how to do 'hands on' appraising (much more difficult than passing tests), and his or her signature is required on every appraisal that you do until you get your required hours of training and pass the exam for the next licensing level.

 

[Karl]

The main reason for Pass or Fail is for your protection in court U get a high number then lawyer gets to say U really know what your doing so Y? Get a low number Lawyer gets to say U really Don't know what your doing Y? This was started with Police Officers & those needing to qualify with firearms. Test are only the beginning of the learning process There is the Book way then the real world way.

 

[Marc T. Girard]

I'm in the same boat Jen is...at least in that I'll be making a career change (military retirement) December 2004. I have my application in to OREA to test and am studying mucho sources (1001 question book :blink: , college course books, study guides from barrons etc) to pass this test the first time. I will then work my butt off part time and on weekends with a mentor in Sacramento who would like a dedicated trainee. I don't see me getting my 2000 hours for several years and may stay with that mentor beyond that if our relationship is good.

Reading the posts on this board is a great way for newbees to learn from those in the reality of appraising. Any observations on working part time (aside from what has been posted) are appreciated!
Thanks
Marc