It is our understanding that the appraiser examinations used by the states will be changing. Is this correct and, if so, when will this occur?

There are two changes occurring that are related to the state examinations. First, new examination content outlines are in the process of being developed and will become effective at the same time as the new Criteria, January 1, 2008. Secondly, consistent with its Title Xl charge, the AQB will be developing Uniform State Appraiser Examinations. These examinations will become effective on January 1, 2008. Examination providers may develop their own examinations, but the exams will need to be reviewed and approved by the AQB as being equivalent to the AQB examinations.

Will there be a fee to the states for the AQB examinations?

It is our intention to provide the states with the examinations at no direct cost to them.