by Mel Black | Jan 25, 2019 | News
The Appraisal Foundation recently released an update on appraisal test taking statistics over the course of last calendar year, 2018. These are successful trainees who are taking the exam to become an independent licensed or certified appraiser. This includes both...
by Mel Black | Dec 10, 2018 | News
The is good news out of the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs’ On-The-Job Training and Apprenticeship program. One of BrightPath’s recent trainee students did the research and has shared the following information. Mark Mitchell is a graduate of BrightPath’s Trainee...
by Mel Black | Nov 8, 2018 | News
Note: Please see my Feb 13, 2018 blog post for background information and prior action on this topic. Lower education and experience requirements for Certified Residential Appraisers could be on the way in North Carolina. On November 8, 2018,...
by Mel Black | Oct 2, 2018 | News
Will an appraisal trainee be able to get their required appraisal hours using an online virtual experience? Yes, according to the Appraiser Qualifications Board (“AQB”) and their Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (“PAREA”) initiative. At the...
by BrightPath Education Services | Sep 26, 2018 | News
The National Association of REALTORS® mandates that all REALTORS® must complete ethics training once within a two-year cycle. The deadline for the current cycle is December 31, 2018. Have you completed your ethics training yet? Our NAR Code of Ethics class is...
by Mel Black | Sep 18, 2018 | News
The Appraiser Qualifications Board’s (AQB) meeting location rotates around the country. This is a rare opportunity to attend an AQB meeting here in our home state. Historically, the AQB has accepted comments from audience members who ask to speak. The Appraiser...
