Education and Examinations Division

PAREA Update: 6 Days Until First Launch

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Thu, 2023-08-31 14:41

The highly anticipated rollout of the first Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) program is now around the corner. After three years of development and one test release, the Appraisal Institute (AI) team says they are ready to release a licensed residential module.

“I have not heard of any glitches or significant problems, so all indications are that things are moving along pretty well,” said Scott DiBiasio, AI state & industry affairs manager.

New Info on PAREA as Launch Dates Get Closer

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2023-06-21 10:13

There is more demand than supply. Hands-on experience is a requirement to become a real property appraiser, however the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) has fielded numerous calls from appraiser trainees expressing frustration over there not being enough resources for them to fulfill experience requirements.

TALCB May Meeting Recap: Addressing Bias, PAREA Launches, new Online Resources

Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Wed, 2023-05-24 12:22

The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board met on Friday May 19 at headquarters in Austin. TALCB Chair, Sarah Oates, opened the meeting by welcoming new Board Member John H. Eichelberger, III. Chair Oates also thanked outgoing Board Member Clayton Black for his service and acknowledged the reappointment of Board Member Rolando Castro.

Bias

“Texas is ahead of this issue especially with our partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission,” said TALCB Commissioner Chelsea Buchholtz as she presented to the Board highlights of agency operations.

ACE One-Time Course Offering Online Transaction Now Available

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2021-09-08 13:34

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is pleased to announce a new online transaction for ACE Providers. This transaction will allow Appraiser Continuing Education (ACE) providers to pay the fee for a One-Time Classroom Course Offering (i.e.: lunch and learn) online using TALCB Online Services.

Submit Your Course Evaluations to TALCB

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2021-04-23 10:41

TALCB ACE providers are required to provide students with a course evaluation form. These forms are approved by the Board and offer valuable feedback to Board staff and providers.

There are two versions available to students, and both can be found on the TALCB website. The recently updated online version of the course evaluation form allows students to search for a course by the provider. Students can access this evaluation any time after the course has concluded.

Providers: Changes to Pre-License Education and Examination Rules

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2021-01-20 22:03

The Board recently adopted rule amendments to TAC 153.11(a)(4) that reduce the number of hours of additional qualifying education required when an applicant fails a licensing examination three times, from 30 to 15 hours. Please be sure that you update any references to this requirement on your website and any other advertising materials.

TALCB Recognizes Extension of AQB Temporary Relief for Classroom Courses

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2020-11-19 14:50

The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) arm of The Appraisal Foundation (TAF), authorized by The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC), has extended a temporary alternative to courses approved for classroom delivery through December 31, 2021.

Remember to Fill Out Online Course Evaluations

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2020-11-18 14:49

License holders are encouraged to complete a course evaluation each time they complete a course through a TREC or TALCB approved education provider. Online versions of the Commission and Board course evaluation forms can be submitted electronically on the agency websites.

Helpful Reminders and Tips for Education Providers

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Wed, 2020-11-18 12:28

Course Applications and Fees

When preparing course applications, be sure they are filled out completely, all necessary documents are included and the fee is accurately calculated. Course applications and fees received separately will be sent back to the provider.

Course Evaluations

All providers are required to provide each student with a course evaluation form approved by the Commission or Board.

Updates to the Continuing Education (CE) Posting System

Submitted by Christine Anderson on Mon, 2020-11-16 13:56

The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is pleased to announce the updated CE Posting System. This system allows providers of appraiser CE (ACE) courses to post course credit directly into the agency’s system of record. Providers are required to post course credit within 10 days of course completion. If credit is not posted within 10 days of course completion, license holders should contact their education provider. The CE Posting System is only accessible to approved ACE providers and is not used to post qualifying or pre-licensing education.

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