The Washington Report

On March 3, 2026, NAR provided comments on the Appraiser Qualification Board's (AQB) First Exposure Draft of the Proposed Changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. NAR is encouraged by the First Exposure Draft of the Proposed Criteria, as it represents a significant philosophical shift away from the rigid, time-based, and supervisor-dependent framework of the existing Criteria, and towards a competency-driven, multi-pathway model. This includes broadened experience concepts, greater flexibility in education delivery, and a more modernized approach to workforce entry. However, the Draft stops short of formally adopting a full framework to recognize the parallel experience and education that real estate agents and brokers gain every day.

To further expound on this parallel experience and education, NAR also commented on the AQB's Concept Paper: Skills-Based Pathway. In this letter, NAR provides ideas and examples on where valuation-related activities performed by real estate licensees could align with required qualifying appraiser experience.

Read NAR's comments on the AQB's Proposed Changes to Appraiser Qualifications.

Read NAR's comments on the AQB's Skills-Based Pathway Concept Paper.