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The REALM Portal Is Live: What To Expect and What To Do
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2025-12-17 15:33The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) launched the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal, known as the REALM Portal, on December 15, 2025. Nearly 26,000 REALM Portal accounts have already been created.
As more license holders begin activating accounts, TREC and TALCB are closely monitoring system performance, responding to feedback, and continuing to make improvements.
How to Create Your REALM Portal Account
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Mon, 2025-12-15 18:27Ready to set up your Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal (REALM Portal) account? You will need a REALM Portal account to manage your real estate license, apply for licensure, or file complaints. This brief video explains how to get started.
Board Meeting Highlights: New Federal Education Requirements, REALM Portal Launch, and Rule Updates
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Tue, 2025-11-18 15:33At its November meeting, the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) discussed the implementation of a new federal fair housing education requirement, the upcoming launch of the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal (REALM Portal), and multiple rule amendments to streamline licensing, implement legislation, and reduce barriers to entry.
New Education Requirement: Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Course
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Mon, 2025-08-25 15:25A new federal requirement from the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) means that all appraisers and applicants must now complete a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing course. Find approved Valuation Bias and Fair Housing courses.
Watch Our First Webinar: The Dollars and Sense of Becoming an Appraiser Supervisor
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Thu, 2024-10-10 14:10There's a shortage of appraiser supervisors for prospective appraiser trainees, which means it’s hard for more appraisers to make headway in the industry. The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) hosted a webinar on Wednesday, October 16 at 1 p.m. CT. to discuss the ins and outs of appraiser supervision. This webinar also provided key information for aspiring appraisers. Topics included:
New and Proposed Rules, PAREA, Appraiser Qualifications Review: Meeting Recap
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2024-08-21 16:27The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) met August 16 to consider adopting amendments to one rule and proposing amendments to eight others. The highlights also include an update on the new and continually improving Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) from the mouth of its only current provider, the Appraisal Institute (AI).
PAREA Grads Incoming: First 2 Are Texans
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Mon, 2024-07-01 13:16The graduates are trickling in nine months after the first ever launch of the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA). It took off commanded by the Appraisal Institute (AI). Sticking the landing as the first person to complete PAREA is a stay-at-home dad in San Antonio named Chris Tindal (pictured, left). He spoke with the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) about his May 13 finish.
Contribute to Demographic Research
Submitted by Summer Mandell on Fri, 2024-03-08 11:33The Appraisal Foundation is conducting its second demographic survey of appraiser professionals, and they need to hear from Texans! Respondents do not have to provide their email or other identifying information. Complete the survey by March 13, 2024. Survey results will be presented during the Appraisal Foundation’s Board of Trustees meeting in May.
How To Make All Your Fee Payments Online
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Thu, 2024-02-22 10:59Whether you are applying for a new license, renewing your license, setting up a business entity registration, and more, the best and most secure way to pay Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) fees is through the agency’s online services portal. Plus, you can pay online whenever is convenient for you—the tool is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.
