News & Updates
- Notice of Public Hearing
- Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers Announces Recent Enforcement Action
- Rules and Regulations Governing Real Estate Appraisers
- Massachusetts Application for Certified and Licensed Appraisers
- Important Continuing Education Notice for All Licenses - Effective March 9, 2007
Frequently Asked Questions about the Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers
By the Division of Professional Licensure
- I work out of state as a real estate appraiser. May I submit with my application a list of appraisals generated from work performed in another state when applying for licensure in Massachusetts?
- Why should I submit a new list of appraisals if I submitted them with another application for licensure?
- What is the Board’s web site address?
- Where can I find information on how to become an appraiser in Massachusetts?
- What is a Massachusetts appraisal?
- I received a renewal application and now hold an upgraded license. Do I need to renew the old license?
- Can I submit primary education courses taken in the past towards my application?
- How often can I apply for a Temporary Practice Permit?
- How many properties can be listed on the Temporary Practice Permit?
- If the property I am appraising in Massachusetts is not federally related, would I still qualify for a Temporary Practice Permit?
- What states have reciprocity agreements with the Board?
- I have taken a course and it is not listed with the Board, how can I get approval for this course?
- How do I get approval as a course provider in Massachusetts?
- Did the trainee hours change for licensure?
I work out of state as a real estate appraiser. May I submit with my application a list of appraisals generated from work performed in another state when applying for licensure in Massachusetts?
Yes, if you were supervised by a licensed or certified appraiser listed in good standing with the National Registry of the Appraisal Subcommittee.
Why should I submit a new list of appraisals if I submitted them with another application for licensure?
Each application for licensure is considered a new and separate application. Moreover, the Board is not responsible for locating materials to match to a previously submitted application.
What is the Board’s web site address?
Where can I find information on how to become an appraiser in Massachusetts?
This information can be found on the Board’s web page. Also, all application materials may be found at the Board’s website under "Applications and Forms".
What is a Massachusetts appraisal?
The Board adopted the standards established by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) which may be found at www.appraisalfoundation.org.
I received a renewal application and now hold an upgraded license. Do I need to renew the old license?
No.
Can I submit primary education courses taken in the past towards my application?
Yes, if it is a Board approved course.
How often can I apply for a Temporary Practice Permit?
There is no set limit. You may apply for a permit when you are applying for appraisal of federally related property in Massachusetts. All application materials may be found at the Board’s website under "Applications and Forms".
How many properties can be listed on the Temporary Practice Permit?
You can list as many as you can complete within the timeframe of the permit.
If the property I am appraising in Massachusetts is not federally related, would I still qualify for a Temporary Practice Permit?
You must submit the reason for applying for the permit and the Board will determine whether or not to grant the permit.
What states have reciprocity agreements with the Board?
Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wyoming
I have taken a course and it is not listed with the Board, how can I get approval for this course?
All courses must be approved by the Board before submitted for renewal or licensure. The course provider or school must submit an application to the Board for approval.
How do I get approval as a course provider in Massachusetts?
You must submit the required course application with required materials and fee to the Board. All application materials may be found at the Board’s website under "Applications and Forms".
Did the trainee hours change for licensure?
Yes, effective February 6, 2009, the required primary education hours for a trainee license is 75 hours: 15 hour USPAP, 30 Basic Appraisal Principle and 30 Basic Appraisal Procedures.