Texas Real Estate Appraiser

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• Capital - Austin
• Largest City - Houston
• Area - 268,820 sq mi (2nd largest state)
• Became a state - December 29, 1845 (28th)

The Texas Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) was created in 1991 to certify, license, and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas. Under Title 7, Subtitle 1103, Subchapter A, Texas appraiser law conforms with state law relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers under Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. The Texas appraiser Board has many responsibilities, including the adoption of rules for certifying or licensing an appraiser. Also, rules relating to the education and experience required for certifying or licensing a Texas real estate appraiser. Additional duties include.

• Maintain a roster of persons who are certified or licensed.
• Adoption of rules as necessary to conform to the minimum written standards of the Appraisal Standards Board by incorporating the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
• Adoption of rules relating to the standards for the development of an appraisal.

It is against the law to act as a Texas real estate appraiser without proper licensure. Further, unless an individual is certified under Texas appraiser law, a person may not.

• Use the title "state-certified real estate appraiser."
• Refer to an appraisal prepared by the person as a "certified appraisal."
• Use the title "state-licensed real estate appraiser."
• Refer to an appraisal prepared by the person as a "licensed appraisal."
• Commit an action or omission involving dishonesty, fraud or misrepresentation.

To qualify for Texas real estate appraiser certification, an applicant must pass the examination, successfully complete the number and type of classroom hours, and provide evidence of experience. In addition, all Texas appraiser applicants must be honest, trustworthy, and have integrity.

The Texas Real Estate Appraiser Board consists of 9 members, including the secretary of the Veterans's Land Board or designee. The Texas Board is located in Austin, TX.

• Four members are certified or licensed Texas real estate appraisers actively engaged in the practice of appraising real property.
• Four are Texas public members who qualify based on business ability.

The State of Texas has 254 counties.

There are four levels of Texas real estate Appraisers.

1. Real Estate Appraiser Trainee
2. Licensed Real Estate Appraiser
3. Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
4. Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

1. Trainee Real Estate Appraiser

• Is a person who is authorized by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) to gain experience under a State Certified General or Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien.
• Must be a legal resident of the State of Texas for at least 60 days immediately preceding the filing of the application.

2. Texas Licensed Real Estate Appraiser

• May appraise residential one to four residential units having a transaction value of less than $1,000,000.
• Must have 150 hours of Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) required core curriculum courses, including 15 hours of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
• Must have 2,000 hours of acceptable real estate experience over a minimum of 12 months.
• Pass the National Uniform Texas State Appraiser examination developed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB).

3. Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

• May appraise any one to four family residential property without regard to transaction value or complexity.
• Must have 200 hours of Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) required core curriculum courses, including 15 hours of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
• Must have 2,500 hours of acceptable real estate experience over a minimum of 24 months.
• Pass the National Uniform Texas State Appraiser examination developed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB).

4. Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

• May appraise all types of real estate.
• Must have 300 hours of Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) required core curriculum courses, including 15 hours of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
• Must have 3,000 hours of acceptable real estate experience over a minimum of 30 months.
• Pass the National Uniform Texas State Appraiser examination developed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB).

All Texas real estate appraisers are required to meet the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of the Appraisal Foundation criteria. Texas real estate appraiser law is in compliance with federal guidelines as per the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) of 1989.

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