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BoardIowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board
Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board
Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board
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Agency guidanceIowa regulates appraisals when federal law requires certification. It offers associate registration and certified residential certification, but no licensed-real-estate-appraiser category.
Iowa regulates appraisals when federal law requires certification. It offers associate registration and certified residential certification, but no licensed-real-estate-appraiser category.
Iowa Code chapter 543D regulates appraisal services performed in this state when appraiser certification is needed under federal law. Iowa recognizes two types of certification: certified residential real estate appraiser and certified general real estate appraiser. Iowa does not provide licenses for the “licensed real estate appraiser” category recognized under federal law.
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Agency guidanceAssociate applicants undergo a state and national criminal-history check and, except PAREA associates, must maintain at least one approved active supervisor.
Associate applicants undergo a state and national criminal-history check and, except PAREA associates, must maintain at least one approved active supervisor.
A state and national criminal history check will be performed on any new associate appraiser applicant. ... An associate appraiser, other than a PAREA associate, who does not have at least one approved active supervisor meeting the supervision obligations will be placed in inactive status
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Agency guidanceInitial examination application $150; active associate/certified registration $200 for more than one year or $100 for less than one year. Certified-residential original work-product review $300; background check $51; the separate ASC registry fee is $80 for more than one year or $40 for less than one year.
Initial examination application $150; active associate/certified registration $200 for more than one year or $100 for less than one year. Certified-residential original work-product review $300; background check $51; the separate ASC registry fee is $80 for more than one year or $40 for less than one year.
Initial examination application fee $150 ... Associate/Certified real property appraiser > one year $200 Associate/Certified real property appraiser < one year $100 ... Original submission, certified residential $300 ... Background check $51 ... ASC National Registry fee > one year, separate from registration fee ... $80 ... ASC National Registry fee < one year, separate from registration fee ... $40
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Qualifications / EducationAssociate applicants must complete the AQB-required qualifying education.
Associate applicants must complete the AQB-required qualifying education.
A person applying for registration as an associate appraiser will, at a minimum, satisfactorily complete all AQB-approved, qualifying education courses needed under the AQB criteria specifying educational standards applicable for registration as an associate appraiser.
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Qualifications / Required hoursCertified residential: 200 hours of qualifying education, plus the applicable college-level education alternatives.
Certified residential: 200 hours of qualifying education, plus the applicable college-level education alternatives.
Qualifying education core curriculum 200 hours ... Qualifying education Bachelor’s degree or higher ... or, an associate’s degree in specific fields, 30 semester hours of college-level course working in specific areas, 30 semester hours of CLEP examinations, or any combination CLEP/college-level covering appropriate hours and topics
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Qualifications / ExperienceCertified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months; Board-recognized PAREA may provide qualifying experience.
Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months; Board-recognized PAREA may provide qualifying experience.
1,500 hours accumulated in no less than 12 months ... programs approved by federal authorities (e.g., practical applications of real estate appraisal (PAREA)) will incorporate direct supervision by a certified real estate appraiser
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Qualifications / ExamCertified residential: certified residential or certified general examination, after collegiate education, experience, work-product review and qualifying coursework are complete. Exam results are valid for 24 months.
Certified residential: certified residential or certified general examination, after collegiate education, experience, work-product review and qualifying coursework are complete. Exam results are valid for 24 months.
Certified residential real property appraiser examination or the certified general real property appraiser examination ... The prerequisites for taking the AQB-approved examination are collegiate education, experience, work product review, and completion of all creditable course hours ... If an applicant who has passed an examination does not obtain the related appraiser credential within 24 months after passing the examination, that examination result loses its validity
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License term in yearsLicenses have to be renewed on a biennial basis or they lapse.
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Licenses have to be renewed on a biennial basis or they lapse.
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RenewalCertified and associate appraisers have to file a complete renewal application with the board by the June 30 deadline in the biennial renewal year.
Certified and associate appraisers have to file a complete renewal application with the board by the June 30 deadline in the biennial renewal year. Applies to: Certified and associate appraisers; existing renewal timelines retained for persons licensed before June 30, 2024
Certified and associate appraisers have to file a complete renewal application with the board by the June 30 deadline in the biennial renewal year. ... Persons licensed before June 30, 2024, will maintain their biennial renewal timelines.
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Continuing education hours28 hours
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To renew to active status, a minimum of 28 credit hours in approved continuing education programs must be completed during the two‑year renewal period.
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Continuing education topicsThis total must include the 7‑Hour National USPAP Update Course as well as the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course. ... Carryover hours are not allowed, and each course may only be taken once for credit during a renewal cycle.
Active renewal requires 28 approved hours per two-year period including the 7-hour USPAP update and Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations. No carryover or duplicate-course credit within a renewal cycle.
This total must include the 7‑Hour National USPAP Update Course as well as the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course. ... Carryover hours are not allowed, and each course may only be taken once for credit during a renewal cycle.
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ReciprocityNonresident certified appraisers may apply online with fees and good standing in another state. ASC National Registry good standing suffices; otherwise an official sealed good-standing letter from the resident state's board is required.
Nonresident certified appraisers may apply online with fees and good standing in another state. ASC National Registry good standing suffices; otherwise an official sealed good-standing letter from the resident state's board is required.
The board may issue a reciprocal certificate to a nonresident individual who is certified and demonstrates good standing in another state. An appraiser who is listed in good standing on the National Registry of the Appraisal Subcommittee satisfies the good standing obligation without additional documentation. An appraiser who is not listed in good standing on the National Registry of the Appraisal Subcommittee will need to supply an official letter of good standing issued by the licensing board of the appraiser’s resident state and bearing its seal.
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