Which entity disseminates qualification criteria for appraiser certifications?

The Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) is responsible for establishing and disseminating the qualification criteria necessary for appraiser certifications. This includes setting the educational requirements, experience levels, and examination standards that must be met to achieve and maintain licensure or certification in the appraisal profession. The AQB's guidelines ensure that appraisers possess the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their duties competently and ethically, contributing to the credibility and reliability of appraisals in the market.

While other entities, such as the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB), focus on developing the standards of professional practice and ethics for appraisers, they do not set the qualifications for certification. State appraisal regulatory committees enforce these standards at the state level, but they typically do not establish the initial qualification criteria. The National Appraisal Foundation plays a different role, primarily supporting the appraisal profession through research and education rather than setting qualifications.