A “yes” in the National Registry column identifying AQB Compliant means the appraiser met The Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria as promulgated by the Appraiser Qualifications Board on education, experience, and examination, when obtaining and/or maintaining the credential. A “no” in the column typically means the appraiser was not required to demonstrate the hours of experience set forth in the AQB Criteria for the credential level. It may also mean the appraiser failed to demonstrate the hours of education or continuing education set forth in AQB Criteria.
All appraisers with a status identified as active on the National Registry are eligible to perform appraisals in connection with federally related transactions within their allowed scope of practice. Certain users of appraisal services may elect not to use individuals who have a “no” in the AQB compliant column. A “no” indicates the individuals have not demonstrated to the State they possess the AQB Criteria minimums in every respect. The purpose of the AQB compliant column on our website is to aid those users in identifying these individuals. To achieve AQB compliance, appraisers may be able to submit the information in the deficient area(s) sufficient to demonstrate they now meet AQB Criteria. Appraisers wishing to have their “no” changed to “yes” must contact their State Appraiser Regulatory Agency to obtain the appropriate application procedure.
The Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria as promulgated by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation may be viewed in its entirety on http://www.appraisalfoundation.org/.