Alabama Administrative Code

(1) All applications for licensure for any real property appraiser classification shall be made on a printed form provided by the Board and no applications made otherwise will be accepted. Where space does not permit an applicant to present his record of experience, education or …

Non-Alabama residents may apply for licensure for any real property appraiser classification provided: (a) the applicant is a citizen of the United States or is an alien with permanent resident status; (b) the applicant submits with the application an irrevocable consent appointi…

(Repealed). Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-3-.03 Emergency adoption filed February 15, 1991; effective February 18, 1991. Permanent adoption filed April 8, 1991; effective May 15, 1991. Emergency repeal: Filed June 24, 1991; effective June 24, 1991. Permanent repeal: Filed Septe…

(1) Approved Applications - When the Board, after due consideration of an application and of information pertaining thereto, is satisfied that the applicant is eligible for licensure for any real property appraiser classification the applicant will be granted licensure or certifi…

(1) A denied application may be reconsidered by the full Board, if notice of appeal is filed with the executive director within thirty (30) days after the applicant has been notified of the ruling of the Board. (2) A hearing shall be held as soon as practicable after filing of th…

In accordance with Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-27A-5(b)(13), which provides that the Board shall include in its regulations educational requirements for all classes of licensure of real estate appraisers, the Board will accept applications from individuals who can demonstrate that th…

The Board will consider an application received by the date the application is postmarked if: (1) The application is completed according to instructions; (2) The correct fees are attached; (3) The education claimed is valid education and meets the criteria in effect on the date o…

Fees shall be payable to the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board, Montgomery, Alabama. Payment of fees should be made by checks (personal, company or cashier's). No cash will be accepted as payment of fees. Applications not accompanied by the proper fee will be returned to the a…

In addition to any amount in excess of $40.00 which may be required to be forwarded to the appropriate federal agency by the Board, the Board shall set and regulate fees necessary for its operation as a self-sustaining Board. Annual license fees will be payable during September e…

The examination fee as provided by §34-27A-8, Code of Ala. 1975, shall be set from time to time by the Board by resolution. Author: Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-4-.03 Emergency adoption filed February 15, 1991; effective February 18, 1991. …

No fee, or part of any fee, paid by any applicant for application or examination will be returned to the applicant, either in the event of his/her failure to take the examination, or in the event of his failure to pass the required examination, if and when given. Author: Alabama …

The renewal fees shall be set from time to time by Board resolution, as provided in § 34-27A-15, Code of Ala. 1975. Author: Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-4-.05 Emergency adoption filed February 15, 1991; effective February 18, 1991. Permanen…

The fee for a copy of the annual registry shall be set from time to time by Board resolution. Author: Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-4-.06 Emergency adoption filed February 15, 1991; effective February 18, 1991. Permanent adoption filed April…

In compliance with Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-27A-11 and § 34-27A-19, the fees for evaluation of education applications for instructors and courses shall be set by the Board in accordance with Rule 780-X-5-.01(d)(4)(ii). Author: Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board Notes Ala. Admin.…

(a) For a copy of USPAP: $50.00 (b) Letter of Good Standing $25.00 (c) Registry $25.00 (d) Return check fee $30.00 (e) Labels $50.00 (f) Administrative Code: $25.00 (g) Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Act Code of Ala. 1975, §34-27A $15.00 (h) Duplicate certificate $25.00 (i) Tuiti…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-5-.01 Emergency adoption filed February 15, 1991; effective February 18, 1991. Permanent adoption filed April 8, 1991; effective May 15, 1991. Amended: Filed June 18, 1992; effective July 23, 1992. Amended: Filed March 14, 1994; effective April 18,…

All courses taught in the State of Alabama must be approved by the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board for the student to receive credit by the Board for licensure or continuing education for the course. 1. In compliance with 34-27A-5(b)(13), any approved licensure course must m…

All courses, except Board approved on-line, internet courses, must be conducted in a facility that provides an appropriate learning environment. At minimum, the classroom must: (1) Be sufficient size to accommodate comfortably all enrolled students. (2) Be adequately equipped wit…

(1) All instructors and assistant instructors must be approved, in writing prior to teaching, by the Board. (2) Approval of the instructor or assistant instructor is for a two-year period. The approval cycle ends September 30, 1994 and every two years thereafter. Approval for one…

The Board may withdraw the approval of any instructor or assistant instructor who: (1) Is a party to any falsification of any document or other information provided to the Board. (2) Publishes or causes to be published any advertising which is not in accordance with the requireme…

The Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board will continue its efforts to protect the public welfare of Alabama citizens as required by Federal and State laws by approving course providers, instructors and assistant instructors. This will be accomplished by periodic monitoring of cou…

Monitors are a means by which the Board can respond to complaints concerning instructors or courses. Complaints may originate from the Board, students, the general public and/or evaluation forms completed by the students. (1) Monitors shall be selected from The State of Alabama R…

(1) Schools or course providers approved by the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board may advertise course offerings. However, the school or course providers shall not utilize advertising of any type which is false, inaccurate, or misleading and must be able to substantiate any cl…

No appraisal experience is required before an applicant is approved for this classification. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-6-.01 Emergency adoption filed February 15, 1991; effective February 18, 1991. Permanent adoption filed April 8, 1991; effective May 15, 1991. Proposed New…

As of the date the application is filed with the Board, a minimum of 100 points of appraisal experience is necessary for approval for this license. In evaluating experience offered as qualifying experience under Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-27A-11, the Board will look for the followin…

As of the date the application is filed with the Board, a minimum of 1,000 hours appraisal experience or its PAREA euquivalent obtained while licensed as a Trainee Real Property Appraiser is necessary for approval of a Licensed Real Property Appraiser license. Experience obtained…

As of the date the application is filed with the Board, the equivalent of 1500 hours appraisal experience or its PAREA equivalent obtained while the applicant is licensed as an appraiser is necessary for approval of a license for Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser clas…

As of the date the application is filed with the Board, the equivalent of three thousand (3000) hours of appraisal experience or its PAREA equivalent obtained while the applicant is licensed as a Trainee appraiser or a certified appraiser is necessary for approval of a license fo…

Experience credit will be given for reviewing appraisal pursuant to the following guidelines: (a) Separate Forms For Reviews. Reviews shall be identified on a separate listing all the information in item six plus the purpose of the review and agency supervisor for the unit reques…

(1) An individual who holds an appraiser license and is a member of any branch of a military reserve unit or the national guard may claim credit for experience obtained more than five (5) years immediately preceding an application for upgrade of his or her license under the follo…

(1) The applicant should give serious attention to the selection of his/her references. (2) Appraisers under whose direct supervision the applicant has worked should be given as references. (3) Any Board member may on his or her own initiative, or the Board may request a Board me…

(1) The applicant shall furnish on his application the names and addresses of at least five references. (2) At least three of the five references must be currently licensed as a "Licensed Real Property Appraiser," "Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser," or "Certified Gen…

Those replies received from references regarding the qualifications of an applicant shall be included as records which do not constitute "public records" as provided for in Rule 780-X-1-.14, and such replies will be held confidential. Author: Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board …

(1) Licensed Real Property Appraiser. To be eligible to sit for the examination for licensure for any classification of real property appraiser, the applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the Board of possessing the educational qualifications and qualifying experience ou…

Written examinations are held in places and on dates designated by the Board. Author: Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-8-.02 Emergency adoption filed February 15, 1991; effective February 18, 1991. Permanent adoption filed April 8, 1991; effect…

Examination results will be reviewed by the Board. After the results of the examination are received, the Board will issue the license certificate and wallet cards. Author: Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-8-.03 Emergency adoption filed Februar…

Satisfactory completion of an exam must be made within twenty-four months after application is approved by the Board. The applicant may test as many times within the twenty-four month period as he or she chooses until a passing grade is obtained. After the expiration of twenty-fo…

(1) Alabama law recognizes five classes of real estate appraisers: (a) Trainee Real Property Appraiser, (b) State Registered Real Property Appraiser, (c) Licensed Real Property Appraiser, (d) Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser, (e) Certified General Real Property Appra…

(1) The public may obtain information or make submissions or requests to the Commission by addressing inquiries to the Alabama Real Estate Commission, 1201 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, AL 36106. Licensing and other pertinent information can be obtained from the Commission's websit…

(1) The Commission may issue declaratory rulings to any person substantially affected by a rule with respect to the validity of the rule, or with respect to the applicability to any person, property, or state of facts of any rule or statute enforceable by the Commission, or with …

(1) Rental leasing and/or property management services for Alabama real estate licensees include but are not limited to:(a) Rent or lease real estate situated within the State of Alabama. (b) Offer to rent or lease real estate situated within the State of Alabama. (c) Negotiate, …

The duties of clerical or office employees of a real estate company shall be limited to the duties normally attributed to such positions. No such employee of a licensee or any other person shall physically show listed property, solicit or accept listings, negotiate sales or lease…

(1) A licensed Alabama qualifying broker may enter into a co-brokerage agreement with a broker of another state, subject to the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-27-3. The Alabama qualifying broker shall require a listing or joint listing of the property involved. The written…

(1) All schools and instructors teaching real estate courses shall agree to be governed by rules and regulations adopted by the Commission for the orderly operation of the schools. (2) All prelicense courses shall have a definite beginning and ending date. (3) The administrator s…

(1) In order to be approved to instruct real estate coursework, all real estate prelicense and post license instructor applicants shall:(a) Apply on a form prescribed by the Commission. (b) Hold a current broker's license in order to attain approval and must maintain a current br…

Each real estate prelicense, post license and continuing education course and the instructor(s) responsible for conducting each such course shall be approved by the Alabama Real Estate Commission. An approved instructor shall be present at each session of an approved real estate …

(1) A continuing education instructor shall be defined as an instructor who is approved to teach only continuing education courses. All instructors who are approved to teach prelicense and post license courses are also approved to teach continuing education courses and shall not …

(1) License and approval periods begin on October 1 of each odd numbered year and conclude on September 30 of the second year of the period. (2) Instructor approval: Instructors shall submit application for approval as required by the Commission. The initial fee for instructor ap…

(1) To meet continuing education requirements, salespersons shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours each license period as set out below: (a) Three (3) clock hours in the Commission-approved Risk Management course. (b) Twelve (12) clock hours in Commission-approved courses. (2) E…

(1) All instructors of continuing education courses shall apply for course approval on a form prescribed by the Commission along with a $100 course review fee and all required documents. Applications for courses shall be submitted online as required by the Commission. (2) Approve…