Executive Division

Appraiser Complaint Rates Clarified

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2017-05-03 16:08

You may have heard about or read an article published in the Spring 2017 edition of Appraisal Buzz magazine entitled “When You Get Notice of a State Complaint”. This article discusses the complaint process in general and what to consider if you receive a complaint about your appraisal practice. Near the beginning of the article, reference is made to residential appraisers in Texas having “roughly one in six” odds of a complaint being filed against them with the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board during “one particularly busy year”.

From the Chair of the Board

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2017-03-29 12:01

The Board met for its regular quarterly meeting on Thursday, February 9^th to elect officers, appoint committees and mentors, propose and adopt rules, and consider disciplinary cases. It was a full agenda as usual and staff did a great job of preparing for the many business items we needed to attend to.

2018-19 USPAP Revisions: What has Changed? Part One

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2017-03-23 14:01

In February 2017, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of the Appraisal Foundation adopted revisions to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) for the 2018-19 edition. This process began with the issuance of a Discussion Draft in January 2016 and was followed by three exposure drafts of proposed revisions to USPAP. The changes adopted by the ASB at its meeting on February 3, 2017, will be incorporated in the 2018-19 edition of USPAP and associated guidance materials. These changes will become effective on January 01, 2018.

Fee Survey Announced for Appraisers and AMCs

Submitted by Tony Slagle on Mon, 2017-03-06 11:40

TALCB has commissioned a survey of appraisers and AMCs in Texas to document fees paid for appraisal reports in 2016.

Appraisal Management Company Survey

The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board has engaged the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston and the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University to conduct a survey to learn more about the practices of appraisers and appraisal management companies (AMCs) that operate in the state of Texas, including on the topic of fees charged and paid for common appraisal reports. We invite you to participate.

Fingerprints Now Required for Appraisers

Submitted by Tony Slagle on Thu, 2017-03-02 12:05

Applicants must submit fingerprints to apply for or renew a license.

Governor Abbott Appoints Four to the AMC Advisory Committee

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2016-09-20 21:08

The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Pistilli and Angelica Guerra to the Appraisal Managment Company (AMC) Advisory Committee with terms to expire in January 2018. Sara Oates and Larry McNamara were reappointed to the Committee with terms expiring in 2017. The Vice-Chair of TALCB, James Jefferies, serves as the chair of the AMC Advisory Committee. The Committee advises the Board on all matters related to Appraisal Management Company regulation.

Volunteer Appraisal Reviewer Application

When Talking About "Value", Choose Your Words Carefully

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2015-12-22 14:50

“What do you think this property is worth?” All of us who are in the real estate profession have been asked this question hundreds of times. You try to answer it for a customer or client each time you do a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) or a Broker Price Opinion (BPO). As a license holder, you are allowed to perform this task in the name of the broker as a distinct service and for a separate fee.

Governor Abbott Signs TALCB Legislation

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2015-06-19 10:29

Governor Abbott has signed the Texas Appraiser Certification Board (TALCB) housekeeping bill, SB 1007 into law. This bill affects many aspects of Chapter 1103 of the Texas Occupations Code, which is the governing chapter for Texas appraisers. Some key changes are described below; to read the bill in its entirety please refer to the Texas Legislature’s website.

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