SPS 85.430(1)(1) An applicant for a certified residential appraiser credential shall successfully complete the AQB-approved certified residential real property appraiser examination. The prerequisite for taking the AQB-approved examination is completion of all of the following: SPS 85.430(1)(a)(a) The 200 class hours under s. SPS 85.420 (1) (a). As part of the 200 required hours, applicants shall successfully complete the 15-Hour National USPAP Course or its AQB-approved equivalent, and the corresponding examination. SPS 85.430(1)(c)(c) One thousand five hundred hours of qualifying experience obtained in no fewer than 12 months. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months shall accrue before an individual may be certified. SPS 85.430(2)(2) The only alternative to successful completion of the certified residential examination is the successful completion of the certified general examination. SPS 85.500SPS 85.500 Licensed appraiser. A licensed appraiser may conduct appraisals of complex 1-to-4 family residential property having a transaction value of not more than $400,000, non-complex 1-to-4 family residential property having a transaction value of not more than one million dollars, and commercial real estate having a transaction value of not more than $500,000. SPS 85.500 NoteNote: Under federal law, a financial institution is responsible for making the final determination of whether an appraisal is complex. A financial institution may presume that appraisals of 1-to-4 family residential properties are not complex, unless the institution has readily available information that a given appraisal will be complex. If during the course of the appraisal a licensed appraiser identifies factors that would result in the property, form of ownership, or market conditions being considered atypical, the financial institution must either ask the licensed appraiser to complete the appraisal and have a certified appraiser approve and cosign the appraisal, or engage a certified appraiser to complete the appraisal. 12 CRF 225.63.
SPS 85.510SPS 85.510 Proof of experience. An applicant seeking licensure as an appraiser shall submit evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant has at least 1,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a period of not less than 6 months. SPS 85.510 HistoryHistory: CR 14-016: renum. from SPS 83.01 (2), cr. (title) Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; CR 18-104: am. Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20. SPS 85.520SPS 85.520 Core curriculum requirements. An individual who applies for a license as an appraiser shall submit evidence satisfactory to the department that the individual has successfully completed the required 150 class hour core curriculum established by the AQB. The required curriculum consists of all of the following subject areas and corresponding class hours: SPS 85.520(3)(3) The 15-Hour National USPAP Course or its equivalent — 15 hours. SPS 85.520(4)(4) Residential market analysis and highest and best use — 15 hours. SPS 85.520(5)(5) Residential appraiser site valuation and cost approach — 15 hours. SPS 85.520(6)(6) Residential sales comparison and income approaches — 30 hours. SPS 85.520(7)(7) Residential report writing and case studies — 15 hours. SPS 85.520 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1992, No. 437, eff. 6-1-92; am. (1), Register, April, 1994, No. 460, eff. 5-1-94; am. (3) (intro.), Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; am. (1), (2) and (3) (a) to (p), cr. (3) (r), Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98; CR 02-067: am. (1), renum. (2) to be (2) (intro.) and am., cr. (2) (a) and (b), Register November 2002 No. 563, eff. 12-1-02; CR 06-033: renum. from s. RL 84.04 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 85.520 renum. from SPS 84.02, cr. (8), (9) Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; CR 18-104: am. (title), (intro.), (3), r. (8), (9) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20. SPS 85.530SPS 85.530 Prerequisite for examination. SPS 85.530(1)(1) An applicant for a licensed appraiser credential shall successfully complete the AQB-approved licensed residential real property appraiser examination. The prerequisite for taking the AQB-approved examination is completion of all of the following: SPS 85.530(1)(c)(c) One thousand hours of qualifying experience in no fewer than 6 months. SPS 85.530(2)(2) The only alternative to successful completion of the licensed residential examination is the successful completion of the certified residential or certified general examinations. SPS 85.530 HistoryHistory: CR 14-016: cr. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; CR 18-104: am. (1) (intro.), (a), r. (1) (b), am. (1) (c) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20. SPS 85.600(1)(1) In order to obtain a residential or general appraiser certification or a certificate of licensure as an appraiser, an applicant shall pass the national examination required for certification as a residential appraiser or general appraiser or for licensure, as appropriate, and the examination on statutes and rules of this state governing appraisers. SPS 85.600 NoteNote: The examination on Wisconsin statutes and rules is administered by the department. The national examination is administered by a provider approved by the department.
SPS 85.600(2)(2) The national examination required for appraiser certification or licensure shall be consistent with and equivalent to the uniform state certification examination issued or endorsed by the AQB. SPS 85.600(3)(3) A score determined by the department to represent minimum competence to practice is required to pass each examination. The department may adopt the passing grade on the national examination recommended by the examination provider. Following consultation with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics, the department shall determine the passing grade for the examination on statutes and rules of this state. The department shall set the passing score for the statutes and rules examination to represent minimum acceptable competence in the profession. SPS 85.600(4)(4) Individuals who apply for licensed and certified appraiser credentials have up to 24 months, after receiving authorization to sit for the examinations from the department, to take and pass the state and national examinations required under sub. (1). SPS 85.600(5)(5) Successful completion of the state and national examinations required under sub. (1) is valid for a period not to exceed 24 months. An applicant who does not complete all requirements for a credential within 24 months after successful completion of the national examination shall do all of the following: SPS 85.600(5)(c)(c) Retake and pass the state and national examinations required under sub. (1). SPS 85.600(7)(7) A new applicant not currently licensed or certified and in good standing in another jurisdiction, shall have up to 24 months, after receiving authorization to sit for the examination, to take and pass an AQB approved qualifying examination for the credential as required by s. SPS 85.600 (1). Successful scores are valid for a period of 24 months. SPS 85.600 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1991, No. 429, eff. 10-1-91; emerg. am. (1) and (2), eff. 10-1-91; am. (1) and (2), Register, May, 1992, No. 437, eff. 6-1-92; am. Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; CR 04-007: am. (1), cr. (4), (5) and (6) Register August 2004 No. 584, eff. 9-1-04; CR 06-033: am. (6) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; CR 10-135: am. (1), (6) Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11; correction in (5) (b), (6) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671; CR 14-016: SPS 85.600 renum. from SPS 82.01, am. (5) (b), r. (6), cr. (7) Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; SPS 85.600 (title) renum. from 82.01 (title) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1. Register September 2014 No. 705; CR 18-104: am. (1) to (3) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20. SPS 85.610(1)(1) An applicant may not practice any deception or fraud with respect to the applicant’s identity in connection with taking an examination. SPS 85.610(2)(2) An applicant may not cheat or attempt to cheat on an examination, including any of the following: SPS 85.610(2)(a)(a) Giving or attempting to give examination questions or answers to examination questions to another person. SPS 85.610(2)(b)(b) Receiving or attempting to receive examination questions or answers to examination questions from another person. SPS 85.610(2)(c)(c) Using unauthorized materials during any portion of the examination. SPS 85.610(2)(d)(d) Failing to comply with additional written instructions provided at the time of examination relating to cheating other than those specified in pars. (a) to (c). SPS 85.610(4)(4) Silent cordless calculators may be used by the applicant when taking the examination. SPS 85.610 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1991, No. 429, eff. 10-1-91; r. (1), renum. (2) and (3) to be (1) and (2) and r. and recr. (2) (d), Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; am. (2) (intro.), (a), (b) and (c), Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98; CR 01-100: am. (1), Register February 2002 No. 554, eff. 3-1-02; CR 14-016: SPS 85.610 renum. from SPS 82.02 Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; CR 18-104: am. (1), (2) (intro.), (a), (b) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20. SPS 85.620SPS 85.620 Reexamination. Upon payment of the required fee, an applicant may retake an examination. SPS 85.620 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1991, No. 429, eff. 10-1-91; CR 01-100: r. (2), renum. (1) to be RL 82.03, Register February 2002 No. 554, eff. 3-1-02; CR 14-016: renum. from SPS 82.03 Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15. SPS 85.630(1)(1) To claim an error on the Wisconsin statutes and rules examination, an applicant shall file a written request with the department within 30 days of the date the applicant reviews the examination. The request shall include all of the following: SPS 85.630(1)(c)(c) A description of the mistakes the applicant believes were made in the examination content, procedures, or scoring, including the specific questions or procedures claimed to be in error. SPS 85.630(1)(d)(d) The facts the applicant intends to prove, including citations to references or other supporting evidence for the applicant’s claim. SPS 85.630(2)(2) The department shall make a determination as to the validity of the claim and notify the applicant in writing of the decision and any resulting score changes. SPS 85.630(3)(3) If the decision does not result in a passing grade, the applicant may retake the examination. SPS 85.630 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1991, No. 429, eff. 10-1-91; emerg. am. (3), eff. 10-1-91; am. (3), Register, May, 1992, No. 437, eff. 6-1-92; am. (1) (intro.), (3), Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; am. (1) (intro.), (a), (b) and (c), Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98; CR 14-016: SPS 85.630 renum. from SPS 82.04 Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; CR 18-104: am. (1) (d), (2) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20. SPS 85.700(1)(1) The work claimed under ss. SPS 85.310, 85.410, and 85.510 for appraisal experience credit shall be approved by the department and meet all of the following requirements: SPS 85.700(1)(a)(a) Be in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice in effect at the time the appraisals were prepared. SPS 85.700(1)(b)(b) Include one or more of the following types of appraisal experience: SPS 85.700(1)(e)(e) Include no more than 50 percent of appraisal experience gained for appraisal work performed without a client. Case studies or practicum courses that are approved by the AQB may be claimed to satisfy non-client experience. All non-client appraisal experience may be reviewed by the department for compliance with the USPAP. SPS 85.700(1)(f)(f) Demonstrate the same level of proficiency in appraisal principles, techniques, and skills as that demonstrated by appraisers practicing under Standard 1 of the USPAP. SPS 85.700(3)(3) An applicant applying for certification or licensure under s. SPS 85.310, 85.410, or 85.510 shall submit on forms provided by the department a roster of appraisal experience that contains all of the following: SPS 85.700(3)(d)(d) A description of work performed by the applicant and scope of review and supervision of the supervising appraiser. SPS 85.700(3)(e)(e) The number of actual work hours by the applicant on the assignment. SPS 85.700(3)(f)(f) The signature and state certification number of the supervising appraiser, if applicable. Separate rosters shall be maintained for each supervising appraiser. SPS 85.700 NoteNote: Application forms may be obtained from the department’s website at http://dsps.wi.gov. SPS 85.700 HistoryHistory: CR 14-016: (1), (2), (3) renum. from SPS 83.01 (3), (3m), (4); as renumbered, am. (1) (intro.), r. (1) (e), am. (2), consol. (3) (intro.), (b) into (3) (intro.) and am., r. (3) (c), cr. (title), (3) (a) to (f) Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15; CR 18-104: am. (1) (intro.), (a), renum. (1) (b) to (1) (b) (intro.) and am., cr. (1) (b) 1. to 4., am. (1) (c) to (f), (2), (3) (intro.) Register December 2019 No. 768, eff. 1-1-20. SPS 85.710SPS 85.710 Verification of appraisal experience. For purposes of verifying appraisal experience claimed under this chapter, the department may require an applicant to submit any of the following: SPS 85.710(1)(1) Business records, including tax records, which clearly demonstrate the practice of residential or commercial appraising claimed by the applicant. SPS 85.710(2)(2) Employment records provided by an employer which verify the applicant’s experience as an appraiser or assessor. Employment records shall verify the number of hours employed, the type of experience, and a description of the applicant’s duties. SPS 85.710(3)(3) Employment records provided by an official of a lending institution, insurance company, or similarly regulated agency, which verifies the applicant’s experience as a review appraiser. SPS 85.710(4)(4) Copies of any appraisal listed in the documentation of experience required under s. SPS 85.700 (3). The department may contact any person listed on the application to obtain additional information about the experience of the applicant. SPS 85.710(5)(5) Records of the department of revenue or a local governmental body that document the applicant’s experience as an assessor, including all of the following:
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