MBREA is working actively on several fronts to influence public policy in favor of appraisers and the appraisal profession. We ask every appraiser to please chip in by contributing to the MBREA's Legislative Action Fun. Click here to make your donations.
Upgrading to Certified Residential
Licensed appraisers who are interested in upgrading to certified residential should note that Massachusetts adopted an AQB interpretation concerning the number of hours of appraisal qualifying education required to qualify for the exam. in order to upgrade from licensed appraiser to certified residential in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, a licensed appraiser needs to complete 50 hours of appraisal qualifying education. The specific courses are:
Statistics, Modeling & Finance September 23 & 30
Advanced Residential Applications & Case Studies August 20 & 21
Mastering Unique and Complex Property Appraisal for 20 hours July 29, 30, & 31
Note: In order to upgrade to certified residential applicants must also meet the college education and experience criteria established by the AQB.
MBREA has proudly served real estate valuation professionals since 1934. The association promotes professional development through education and networking and our active public policy initiatives serve to foster a strong and vibrant appraisal profession. Our members embrace nationally recognized Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. They are proud of the quality of work they perform. We encourage you to search here to find a member of MBREA for your next appraisal assignment
UPCOMING MBREA CLASSES AT OTHER LOCATIONS:
North Shore Community College, Danvers MA
9/11/10 USPAP Update
Berkshire County Board of Realtors, Pittsfield, MA
9/23/10 Intro to Common Architectural Styles & Features
9/23/10 Understanding Exterior Construction Components
Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield MA
9/27-11/3 Basic Appraisal Principles
Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley, Springfield MA
9/30 Appraisers Guide to Secondary Mkt Guidelines
Great Bay Community College- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
10/14 & 15 Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach
ANNOUNCMENTS
Hold the Date
The 20th Annual New England Appraisers Expo will be held on October 18, 2010 at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Norwood. Additional details and registration will be available soon.
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