543D.8  Examination requirement.

An original certification as a certified real estate appraiser shall not be issued to a person who has not demonstrated through a written examination that the person possesses the following knowledge and understanding:

1.  Appropriate knowledge of technical terms commonly used in or related to real estate appraising, appraisal report writing, and economic concepts applicable to real estate.

2.  Understanding of the principles of land economics, real estate appraisal processes, and problems likely to be encountered in gathering, interpreting, and processing data in carrying out appraisal assignments.

3.  Knowledge of theories of depreciation, cost estimating, methods of capitalization, and the mathematics of real estate appraisal that are appropriate for each classification of certificate applied for.

4.  Knowledge of other appropriate principles and procedures for the classifications applied for.

5.  Basic understanding of Iowa real estate, property tax, and eminent domain laws.

6.  Understanding of the types of misconduct for which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a certified real estate appraiser.

Section History: Recent form

  89 Acts, ch 290, §8

  CS89, § 117B.8

  C93, § 543D.8


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