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AQB Releases Third Exposure Draft of Proposed Changes To Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Mon, 2026-09-28 16:06

The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) released its Third Exposure Draft of Proposed Changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria and is seeking public comment.

The Third Exposure Draft continues the AQB’s multi-year review of the Criteria and incorporates feedback received through two previous exposure drafts and more than 1,000 public comment letters. The draft also reflects findings from the 2025 National Job Analysis, which examined the work performed at each appraiser credential level.

Requirements To Supervise Appraiser Trainees

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Tue, 2026-09-15 17:21

A certified appraiser who wants to supervise an appraiser trainee must meet certain experience, education and disciplinary-history requirements. Additional requirements apply to supervisory appraisers who want to supervise four or five appraiser trainees.

Supervising 1-3 Appraiser Trainees

To supervise one to three appraiser trainees, you must:

TALCB Meeting on Friday

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Mon, 2026-08-03 12:42

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) met Friday, August 7, 2026, at 9 a.m. The meeting included reports from the Board’s committees, staff updates on agency operations and statistical data, and a presentation from The Appraisal Foundation regarding the State Harmonization Task Force, updates on the appraisal industry, and the Appraiser Qualifications Board’s Second Exposure Draft.

AQB Seeking Comments on Changes to Appraiser Qualifications

Submitted by Summer Mandell on Mon, 2026-06-22 11:55

The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) released its Second Exposure Draft of proposed changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.

In May, the AQB released a white paper with independent research exploring whether qualifying education courses and an exam could augment existing federal requirements to become an appraiser.

The AQB states the Second Exposure Draft proposals

TALCB May Meeting: REALM Portal Fixes, Appraiser Mentorship Review

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2026-05-20 12:58

At its May 15, 2026, meeting, the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) provided updates on the ongoing stabilization of the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal, discussed industry developments affecting appraiser qualifications, and considered potential adjustments to its mentor program.

TALCB Elects New Officers, Adopts Rule Changes, and Reports Progress on REALM Portal at February Meeting

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2026-02-25 15:10

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) held its February 20, 2026 meeting, where members elected new officers, adopted amendments to key licensing and education rules, and received updates on the agency’s new licensing system, the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal. The Board also began early discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) and reviewed proposed national changes that could reshape appraiser qualification pathways.

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