CHICAGO CHAPTER of the APPRAISAL INSTITUTE - COURSES OFFERINGS & REGISTRATION

On February 20, 2004, the Appraiser Qualifications Board of The Appraisal Foundation adopted changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria that will become effective on January 1, 2008. These changes represent the minimum national requirements that each state must implement for individuals applying for a real estate appraiser license or certification as of January 1, 2008. Documents

Executive Summary of 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria
A Guide for Understanding the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria
Effective January 1, 2008, the requirments an individual must meet in order to become a state licensed or certified real property appraiser will significantly increase. Whether you are someone considering becoming an appraiser, an appraiser seeking a different state credential, a provider of appraisal education, or a state appraiser regulator, these changes will impact you.

There will also be a new uniform state licensing/certification examination, and a college degree requirement for the certified levels.