What's the point of take state exams

[Randolph Kinney]

I have to conclude that MANY of the wanna-be appraisers who are failing the exam on their first attempt haven't availed themselves of "CompuCram" and other similar services.

I believe the current pass / fail rate reflects the typical appraisal school and how well they teach as well as the motivations of their students.

 

[CANative]

"Dear HENRY,

I found the answers to every question on the exam in these texts."

Lee... I know the discussion isn't earth-shaking. It was mostly for my own amusement.

 

[William K]

I took my initial classes from the SREA (1985), the test had a failure rate of over 40%. The first course was fairly basic and was relegated mostly to definitions and terms.
The second course had a large failure rate and I still remember a RE Broker with years of experience who took the course. The day of the test was a Sat. and it took most of the day. The test was graded off site and results were mailed in about a week. Most who finished early waited for others in the class and all were commenting on they didn't know if they passed or not? The stress was so strong that the Broker was having a really difficult time on Sat' and when he left he commented on how stressful the whole thing (class and Test) was but felt he passed. The next morning he had a heart attack which he attributed to the stress of the test, which he failed.

Years later when State licensing was implemented I took the State exam without any course prep. The State exam for licensing was very simple multiple guess.:icon_mrgreen:
The exam when Residential Certification became a category was interesting. I went for the exam at a testing center, where I was told which cubicle to go to and the test would be loaded on that terminal. They verified that I was there for the Certified Residential Appraisers test. ( I don't know why but I was a little apprehensive about this test)
The first question was " Compute the Cap rate using the following Airport hanger leases":Eyecrazy:
I went to the front desk and said you loaded the wrong test I'm here for the Certified Residential Appraisal test not Certified General. She apologized, then she looked at her screen she said " No, that is the right test Certified Residential"m2:
I was starting to panic as I went back to the cubicle. The rest of the test was simple basic residential case questions which I finished in about 15 minutes. I walked back to the front desk where she already had my test results. She said with a smile "I don't know what you were worrying about you passed easily, as a matter a fact your the only one to take it the past 2 days that I have seen pass it"

My second SREA course and test was far more difficult than either of the State exams.

 

[Peri Jordan]

Compucram & learnappraising.com

Tried both Compucram and learnappraising.com and have 4 study books going on the 6th time to take the test. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! I miss the same amount of questions in the same areas everytime. Obviously, I think I am doing something right but they don't think so.

 

[CANative]

Learn to solve problems relating to the six functions of one, read the first sentence or two of each chapter in your appraisal books. Stop studying about a week before the exam. Expect to fail but don't care about failing. Guarantee you'll pass.

 

[Metamorphic]

I guess I better order that book. LOL

I waiting to hear from OREA about taking the AL test, but I think I'll skip studying for the AL test and just start working on the AR material.

 

[PLCG]

Peri,
Are you missing the questions in the same areas when using Compucram and Learnappraising.com? Maybe you could pay a local instructor to go over those areas with you - might give you some insight.

 

[CANative]

I guess I better order that book. LOL

I waiting to hear from OREA about taking the AL test, but I think I'll skip studying for the AL test and just start working on the AR material.

You'll do just fine on either test without the bother of buying HH's cheat sheet.

 

[hglenbetts]

The entire question and answer bank is available for the FAA private pilot written exam. The average score is 75%.

But I studied the book!!

 

[Restrain]

The only reason for the test IS TO CHARGE FOR IT. Some states, like Texas, SELLS THE TEST TO OTHER STATES. It's MONEY. That's all.