Wisconsin Legislature: SPS 85.230(1)(c)1.

(1) An applicant for certification or licensure shall apply on a form provided by the department. The application shall include all of the following:

(a) The application fee established by the department and the annual registry fees required under s. 458.21, Stats.

(b) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., a statement relating to any pending criminal charge or conviction record. An applicant who has a pending criminal charge or a conviction record shall provide the department with all related information necessary for the department to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of appraisal.

(c) Evidence of successful completion of the educational course work required under s. SPS 85.320, 85.420, or 85.520 for licensure or certification.

(d) Evidence of successful completion of the national and state examinations under s. SPS 85.600.

(e) The roster of appraisal experience required under s. SPS 85.700 (3).

Note: Applications are available from the department’s website at http://dsps.wi.gov.

(2m) The department may request additional information to determine if an applicant is qualified for certification or licensure. Failure by an applicant to comply with a request for additional information within 120 days from the date of the request shall void the application and require the applicant to reapply for certification or licensure.

(3m) The department shall provide an applicant with a disability reasonable accommodations for completing an application.

History: Cr. Register, September, 1991, No. 429, eff. 10-1-91; emerg. am. intro., (3), (6) and (7), eff. 10-1-91; am. (intro.), (3), (6), (7), Register, May, 1992, No. 437, eff. 6-1-92; am. (intro.), (2) to (4), (6) and (7), cr. (8), Register, April, 1994, No. 460, eff. 5-1-94; am. (intro.) and (1) to (7), Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; am. (3), Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98; CR 02-067: am. (3), r. (4) Register November 2002 No. 563, eff. 12-1-02; CR 04-007: renum. from RL 81.01 Register August 2004 No. 584, eff. 9-1-04; CR 06-033: am. (intro.), (3) and (7), r. (6) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; correction in (3), (5), (7), (8) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671; CR 14-016: SPS 85.210 renum. from SPS 81.02, am. (3), (5), (7), r. (8) Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; correction in (7) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register September 2014 No. 705; CR 18-104: renum. (intro.) to (1) (intro.) and am., cr. (2m), (3m) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20.

SPS 85.220 Temporary registration.

(1) Requirements. An appraiser who holds a current appraiser certificate in another state, which is not currently limited, suspended, or revoked, may use the titles described under s. 458.055, Stats., when performing an appraisal in this state, if all of the following apply:

(a) The appraisal is performed in a federally related transaction.

(b) The appraiser’s practice in this state is practice of a temporary nature.

(2) Application. An appraiser seeking a temporary registration shall apply on a form provided by the department. The application shall include all of the following:

(a) The fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) and (6), Stats.

(b) A description of the appraisal assignment in this state, including information pertaining to the type of property being appraised, the location and approximate size of the property, the anticipated completion date, and the name and address of the lender requesting the appraisal.

(c) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., a statement relating to any pending criminal charge or conviction record. An applicant who has a pending criminal charge or a conviction record shall provide the department with all related information necessary for the department to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of appraisal.

(d) A written statement identifying each state in which the applicant practices as an appraiser.

Note: Applications are available from the department’s website at http://dsps.wi.gov.

(3) Request for additional information. The department may request additional information to determine if an applicant is qualified for a temporary registration. Failure by an applicant to comply with a request for additional information within 120 days from the date of the request shall void the application and require the applicant to reapply for temporary registration.

(4) Accommodations. The department shall provide an applicant with a disability reasonable accommodations for completing an application.

History: Cr. Register, April, 1994, No. 460, eff. 5-1-94; am. Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; am. (2) (intro.), (d), Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; am. (1) (c), (2), (a), (b) and (c), Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98.; am. (2) (b), cr. (2) (e), Register, January, 1999, No. 517, eff. 2-1-99; CR 01-100: am. (1) (c), r. (2) (b), renum. (2) (c) to (e) to be (2) (b) to (d) and am. (2) (d), Register February 2002 No. 554, eff. 3-1-02; CR 06-033: am. (1) (intro.), (c), (2) (intro.) and (a) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; CR 14-016: SPS 85.220 (1), (2) renum. from SPS 81.03 (1), (2) Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; SPS 85.220 (title) renum. from 81.03 (title) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1. Register September 2014 No. 705; CR 18-104: am. (1) (intro.), (2) (intro.), (b), (c), cr. (3), (4) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20.

SPS 85.230 Reciprocal licensure and certification.

(1) Except as provided under sub. (2m), an individual applying for licensure or certification as an appraiser on the basis of a license or certification in another state or territory of the United States shall do all of the following:

(a) Submit an application on a form provided by the department.

(b) Pay the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2), Stats.

1. The applicant holds a current appraiser license or certification in another state or territory of the United States, which is not currently limited, suspended, or revoked and that was granted in accordance with the requirements of FIRREA.

2. The applicant has successfully completed the examination under s. SPS 85.600 on statutes and rules of this state governing appraisers.

(d) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., provide a statement relating to any pending criminal charge or conviction record. An applicant who has a pending criminal charge or a conviction record shall provide the department with all related information necessary for the department to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of appraisal.

(2) In determining whether to grant a reciprocal license or certification under sub. (1), the department shall consider whether the current requirements for a license or certification in the other state or territory meet or exceed the requirements for licensure or certification as an appraiser in this state.

(2m) As provided under s. 440.09, Stats., the department shall grant a reciprocal license or certification as an appraiser to an individual who the department determines meets all of the following requirements:

(a) The individual applies for a reciprocal license or certification under this subsection on a form prescribed by the department.

(b) The individual is a service member, a former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member and resides in this state.

(c) The individual holds a license, certification, registration, or permit that was granted by a governmental authority in a jurisdiction outside this state that qualifies the individual to perform appraisals conducted in connection with federally related transactions.

(d) The individual pays the fee specified under s. 440.05 (2), Stats.

(e) The individual is in good standing with the governmental authorities in every jurisdiction outside this state that have granted the individual a license, certification, registration, or permit that qualifies the individual to perform appraisals conducted in connection with federally related transactions. An individual does not meet the requirement under this paragraph if, during the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of application under par. (a), the individual has been convicted of, or plead guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony substantially related to the practice of real estate appraisal. A felony substantially related to the practice of real estate appraisal does not include a felony involving an act other than fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering.

(3) Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the department may request additional information to determine if an applicant is qualified for reciprocal licensure or certification. Failure by an applicant to comply with a request for additional information within 120 days from the date of the request shall void the application and require the applicant to reapply for reciprocal licensure or registration.

(4) The department shall provide an applicant with a disability reasonable accommodations for completing an application.

Note: Applications for reciprocal licensure and certification may be obtained from the department of safety and professional services at (608) 266-2112 or from the department’s website at http://dsps.wi.gov.

History: Cr. Register, January, 1999, No. 517, eff. 2-1-99; CR 06-033: am. (1) (c) (intro.) and 1. Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; CR 10-135: cr. (1) (c) 4. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11; correction in (1) (c) 2., 4. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671; EmR1307: emerg. r. (1) (c) 3., 4., am. (2), eff. 6-18-13; CR 13-053: r. (1) (c) 3., 4., am. (2) Register February 2014 No. 698, eff. 3-1-14; CR 14-016: SPS 85.230 renum. from SPS 81.04, am. (1) (c) 2., cr. (1) (c) 3. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; CR 18-104: am. (1) (c) (intro.), 1., 2., renum. (1) (c) 3. to (1) (d) and am., cr. (3), (4) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20; correction in (1) (c) 3. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register December 2019 No. 768; CR 20-086: am. (1) (intro.), (2), cr. (2m), am. (3) Register August 2021 No. 788, eff. 9-1-21.

SPS 85.240 Background checks.

(1) Except for candidates for a reciprocal credential under s. SPS 85.230 (2m), all candidates for licensed or certified appraiser credentials shall undergo background screening in accordance with s. 440.03 (13) (c), Stats. The board may not issue a licensed or certified appraiser credential if any of the following applies:

(a) The applicant has had an appraiser license or certification revoked, or surrendered for cause, in any governmental jurisdiction within the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of application.

(b) The applicant has been convicted of, or plead guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony substantially related to the practice of real estate appraisal. This paragraph does not apply if the felony involved an act other than fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering and the conviction or plea occurred before the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of application.

(c) The applicant has failed to demonstrate character and general fitness such as to command the confidence of the community and to warrant a determination that the appraiser will operate honestly and fairly.

(2) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., an applicant who has a pending criminal charge or has a conviction record shall provide the department with all related information necessary for the department to determine whether the circumstances of the pending charge or conviction substantially relate to the practice of real estate appraisal.

History: CR 14-016: cr. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-5; CR 18-104: am. (1) (a), (b) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20; CR 20-086: am. (1) (intro.) Register August 2021 No. 788, eff. 9-1-21.

Subchapter III — Certified General Appraiser

SPS 85.300 Certified general appraiser. A certified general appraiser may conduct appraisals of 1-to-4 family residential real estate and commercial real estate without regard to transaction value.

History: CR 14-016: renum. from SPS 81.05 (1) Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15.

SPS 85.310 Proof of experience. An applicant seeking certification as a general appraiser shall submit evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant has at least 3,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a period of not less than 18 months.

History: CR 14-016: renum. from SPS 83.01 (title), (1), am. (title) Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; CR 18-104: am. Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20.

SPS 85.320 Core curriculum and educational requirements.

(1) An individual who applies for certification as a certified general appraiser shall submit evidence satisfactory to the department that the individual has successfully completed all of the following:

(a) The required 300 class hour core curriculum established by the AQB. The required curriculum consists of all of the following subject areas and corresponding class hours:

1. Basic appraisal principles — 30 hours.

2. Basic appraisal procedures — 30 hours.

3. The 15-Hour National USPAP Course or its AQB-approved equivalent — 15 hours.

4. General appraisal market analysis and highest and best use — 30 hours.

5. Statistics, modeling and finance — 15 hours.

6. General appraiser sales comparison approach — 30 hours.

7. General appraisal site valuation and cost approach — 30 hours.

8. General appraiser income approach — 60 hours.

9. General appraiser report writing and case studies — 30 hours.

10. Appraisal subject matter electives that may include the minimum required in the subject areas described in subds. 1. to 9. — 30 hours.

(b) A bachelor’s degree or higher, in any field of study, from an accredited, degree-granting college or university.

(2) A licensed appraiser who applies for a certified general appraiser credential shall complete all of the following 150 hour course work, which is identified in the core curriculum under sub. (1) (a), and the college-level educational requirements under sub. (1) (b):

(a) General appraiser market analysis and highest and best use — 15 hours.

(b) Statistics, modeling and finance — 15 hours.

(d) General appraiser site valuation and cost approach — 15 hours.

(e) General appraiser income approach — 45 hours.

(f) General appraiser report writing and case studies — 15 hours.

(g) Appraisal subject matter electives as provided in par. (a) — 30 hours.

(3) A certified residential appraiser who applies for a certified general appraiser credential shall complete all of the following 100 hour course work, which is identified in the core curriculum under sub. (1) (a), and the college-level educational requirements under sub. (1) (b):

(a) General appraiser market analysis and highest and best use — 15 hours.

(b) General appraiser sales comparison approach — 15 hours.

(d) General appraiser income approach — 45 hours.

(e) General appraiser report writing and case studies — 10 hours.

History: Cr. Register, September, 1991, No. 429, eff. 10-1-91; emerg. am. (1), (2) and (3) (intro.), eff. 10-1-91; am. (1), (2) (intro.) and (3) (intro.), Register, May, 1992, No. 437, eff. 6-1-92; am. (2) (a), (3) (intro.), Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; am. (1), (2) (intro.), (3) (a), (b), (c) 1., to 4. c., and (d) to (q), Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98; CR 01-100: am. (2) (a), Register February 2002 No. 554, eff. 3-1-02; CR 02-067: am. (1), (2) (intro.) and (a) Register November 2002 No. 563, eff. 12-1-02; CR 06-033: renum. from s. RL 84.03 and am. Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; CR 10-135: r. and recr. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11; CR 14-016: SPS 85.320 renum. from SPS 84.04; as renumbered, renum. (1) (b) (intro.) to (b) and am., r. (1) (b) 1. to 9. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; CR 18-104: am. (title), (1) (intro.), (a) (intro.), 3., (b) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20.

SPS 85.330 Prerequisite for examination. In order to obtain a certified general appraiser credential, an applicant shall complete the AQB-approved certified general real property appraiser examination. The prerequisite for taking the AQB-approved examination is completion of all of the following:

(1) Three hundred creditable class hours as specified in the course requirements found in s. SPS 85.320 (1) (a). As part of the 300 required hours, the applicant shall complete the 15-Hour National USPAP Course or its AQB-approved equivalent, and the corresponding examination.

(2) Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

(3) Three thousand hours of qualifying experience obtained in no fewer than 18 months, a minimum of 1,500 hours of which shall be obtained in non-residential appraisal work. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months shall accrue before an individual may be certified.

History: CR 14-016: cr. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; CR 18-104: am. (intro.), (1), (3) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20.