What is the role of the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB)?

The Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) plays a critical role in setting the standards for appraiser education and experience necessary for licensing. This includes establishing baseline qualifications that appraisers must meet to ensure they are competent to provide appraisal services. By defining these educational and experiential requirements, the AQB helps to maintain the integrity of the appraisal profession and ensure that all licensed appraisers possess the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties effectively.

The AQB's responsibilities specifically focus on the qualifications to become an appraiser rather than interpreting appraisal laws, maintaining registries of appraisers, or regulating fees, making it essential for anyone pursuing a career in appraisals to be familiar with the requirements laid out by the AQB.