61J1-10.001: Definitions
61J1-10.002: Registered Trainee Real Estate Appraiser
61J1-10.003: Certified Residential Appraiser
61J1-10.004: Certified General Appraiser
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the amendments to Rule 61J1-10.001, F.A.C., is to provide definitions of terms relevant to education requirements, clarification of credit allowed for pre-license and post-license classroom hours, and specification of classroom hour credit to be granted. The purpose and effect of the amendments to Rules 61J1-10.002, 10.003 and 10.004, F.A.C., is to provide detailed enumeration of education requirements for registered trainee real estate appraisers, and to update the classroom hours and subject matter of the education requirements for certified residential real estate appraisers, and certified general real estate appraisers.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Definitions; Registered Trainee Real Estate Appraiser; Certified Residential Appraiser; Certified General Appraiser.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 475.614 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 475.611(1)(n), (o), (p), (q), 475.613(2), 475.615(2), 475.616, 475.617(1), (2), (3) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Thomas O’Bryant, Director, Division of Real Estate, 400 West Robinson Street, Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N801, Orlando, Florida 32801
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
61J1-10.001 General Requirements Definitions.
(1) Definitions.
(a)(1) “Accredited” means accredited by the Commission on Colleges, a regional or national accreditation association, or by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
(b)(2) “AQB” means Appraiser Qualifications Board, which is an independent board of the Appraisal Foundation.
(c)(3) “Classroom hour” is defined as 50 minutes out of each 60-minute segment.
(d)(4) “USPAP” means Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, and are the most recent standards approved and adopted by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation.
(2) Classroom Hours.
(a) The classroom hours may include the classroom pre-license education required to become a registered trainee appraiser, the classroom pre-license education required to become a licensed appraiser, the classroom pre-license education required to become a certified residential appraiser, or the applicable classroom hours of post-license education for registered trainee appraisers.
(b) Credit towards the classroom hour requirement shall only be granted where the length of the educational offering is at least 15 classroom hours, and the person successfully completes an examination pertinent to that educational offering. Any applicant requesting the issuance of his or her certification shall provide the Board with proof of passing a written examination as specified in Section 475.616, F.S., and as further defined by Rule 61J1-5.001, F.A.C., if a written examination is required. Examination results are only valid for a maximum period of 24 months from the exam date.
Specific Authority 475.614 FS. Law Implemented 475.611(1)(q), 475.613(2), 475.615(2), 475.616, 475.617 FS. History–New 12-27-07, Amended________.
61J1-10.002 Registered Trainee Real Estate Appraiser.
(1) An applicant for registration as a trainee real estate appraiser must present evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has successfully completed at least 100 classroom hours in approved academic courses in subjects related to real estate appraisal, including the following required curriculum:
(a) through (c) No change.
(d) Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (25)(20) hours which shall include six (6) hours of the Florida laws and rules and three (3) hours of Roles and Responsibilities of Supervisors and Trainees.
(2) Board approved pre-registration courses for trainee appraisers must include the following subject matter:
(a) Real property concepts and characteristics;
(b) Legal consideration;
(c) Influences on real estate values;
(d) Types of value;
(e) Economic principles;
(f) Overview of real estate markets and analysis;
(g) Ethics and how they apply in appraisal theory and practice;
(h) Overview of approaches to value;
(i) Valuation procedures;
(j) Property description;
(k) Residential applications;
(l) Coverage of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; and
(m) Coverage of Florida rules and regulations that pertain to the practice of appraisal. Effective January 1, 2008, Board approved pre-registration courses for trainee appraisers must include a minimum of six (6) hours coverage of Florida laws, rules, and regulations that pertain to the practice of appraisal; and
(n) Effective January 1, 2008, Board approved pre-registration courses for trainee appraisers must include a minimum of three (3) hours of instruction and cover the following topics regarding the roles and rules of supervisor and trainee appraisers:
1. The definitions of direct supervision, registered trainee appraiser, supervisory appraiser, training and work file pursuant to Section 475.611(1)(k), (n), (o), (p), (s), F.S.
2. Review of Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., sections regarding the postlicensure education requirement for a registered trainee appraiser, displaying and disclosure of licensure, certification or registration, employment of and by registered trainee real estate appraiser, supervision and training of registered trainee appraisers, and retention of records.
3. Review of Chapter 61J1, F.A.C., sections regarding postlicensing education for registered trainee appraisers, supervision of registered trainee appraisers, display and disclosure of registration, licensure or certification designation and advertising.
4. Review of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice as referenced and incorporated by Rule 61J1-9.001, F.A.C., including at least the following topics: USPAP Advisory Opinion 31, USPAP Standards Rules 2-3 and 3-3, signature authority and security, competency, and preparation of appraisals.
(3)(2) An applicant must have passed examinations in the prerequisite courses set forth in subsection 61J1-10.002(1), F.A.C., for the courses to be acceptable.
(4)(3) An applicant must have completed the 15-hour National USPAP course, or its equivalent, within the 2 years immediately preceding the receipt of the application for registration by the Board or department.
(5)(4) An applicant who was previously registered as a trainee real estate appraiser and whose registration expired due to failure to renew pursuant to Rule 61J1-4.007, F.A.C., may not use the qualifying education for the void trainee real estate appraiser registration to obtain another trainee real estate appraiser registration.
Specific Authority 475.614 FS. Law Implemented 475.611(1)(n), (o), (p), 475.613(2), 475.615, 475.617(1) FS. History–New 12-27-07, Amended________.
61J1-10.003 Certified Residential Appraiser.
An applicant for certification as a residential real estate appraiser must present evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant meets the following minimum education, experience, and examination requirements:
(1) Education requirement.
(a) through (b) No change.
(c) Satisfactory completion of at least 200 classroom hours in approved academic courses in subjects related to real estate appraisal, including the following required core curriculum that are prerequisites to taking the AQB-approved examination in subsection (3) of this rule:
1. through 9. No change.
10. Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (20 hours) which shall include six (6) hours of the Florida laws and rules and three (3) hours of the Roles and Responsibilities of Supervisors and Trainees.
(2) through (3) No change.
Specific Authority 475.614 FS. Law Implemented 475.613(2), 475.615(2), 475.617(2) FS. History–New 12-27-07, Amended________.
61J1-10.004 Certified General Appraiser.
An applicant for certification as a general real estate appraiser must present evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant meets the following minimum education, experience, and examination requirements:
(1) Education requirement.
(a) through (b) No change.
(c) Satisfactory completion of at least 300 classroom hours in approved academic courses in subjects related to real estate appraisal, including the following required core curriculum that are prerequisites to taking the AQB-approved examination in subsection (3) of this rule:
1. through 2. No change.
3. The 15-hour National USPAP course, or its equivalent, taught by an AQB certified USPAP instructor (15 hours);
4. through 9. No change.
10. Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (30 hours) which shall include six (6) hours of the Florida laws and rules and three (3) hours of the Roles and Responsibilities of Supervisors and Trainees.
(2) through (3) No change.
Specific Authority 475.614 FS. Law Implemented 475.613(2), 475.615(2), 475.617(3) FS. History–New 12-27-07, Amended________.