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#1 Texas Appraiser Licensing Law (TALCB — Occ. Code Ch. 1103/1104, TAC Title 22) Page 1

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--- Source: Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 8 — TALCB Rules (Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board) Official source:…

Texas Appraiser Licensing Law (TALCB — Occ. Code Ch. 1103/1104, TAC Title 22) · TALCB_Rules_TAC_Title22.txt · Page 1

--- Source: Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 8 — TALCB Rules (Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board) Official source: https://www.talcb.texas.gov/agency-information/rules-and-laws/talcb-rules Retrieved: July 28, 2026 Public domain (government regulation) — no copyright restriction. Status: COMPLETE. Chapter 151 (General Administration), Chapter 153 (Provisions of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act), Chapter 155 (Standards of Practice), Chapter 157 (Practice and Procedure, Subchapters A-F), and Chapter 159 (Appraisal Management Company Act provisions) all captured in full, ending at Section 159.205 (Identity Theft), the final rule on the source page. --- TALCB Rules Chapter 151 General Administration §151.1 Definitions The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Agency–The Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Board–The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Chief Financial Officer–The Chief Financial Officer of the Texas Real Estate Commission. Commission–The Texas Real Estate Commission. Comptroller–The Comptroller of Public Accounts. DIR–The Department of Information Resources. Executive Director–The Executive Director of the Commission and the Board. TAC–The Texas Administrative Code. TFC–The Texas Facilities Commission. return to top §151.2 Charges for Copies of Public Information The Board adopts by reference the rules promulgated by the Commission regarding Charges for Copies of Public Information as set forth in 22 TAC §534.2. return to top §151.3 Employee Training and Education The Board may provide training and education for its employees in accordance with Subchapter C, Chapter 656, Texas Government Code. The Board may spend public funds as appropriate to pay the costs associated with employee training, including, but not limited to, salary, tuition and other fees, travel, and living expenses, training stipend, expense of training materials, and other necessary expenses of an instructor, student, or other participant in a training or education program. The Executive Director shall adopt policies related to training for Board employees, including eligibility and obligations assumed upon completion. Before an employee may receive reimbursement of tuition expenses for successful completion of a training or education program offered by an accredited institution of higher education, the Executive Director must pre-approve the program and authorize the tuition reimbursement payment. Approval to participate in any portion of the Board's training and education program does not affect an employee's at-will status. Participation in the training and education program does not constitute a guarantee or indication of continued employment, nor does it constitute a guarantee or indication

#2 Fannie Mae Selling Guide Page 96

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LIST OF STATES Arkansas Illinois Michigan New York South Dakota Wyoming *California Indiana Minnesota North Carolina Tennessee Colorado Iowa Missouri North Dakota Texas…

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LIST OF STATES Arkansas Illinois Michigan New York South Dakota Wyoming *California Indiana Minnesota North Carolina Tennessee Colorado Iowa Missouri North Dakota Texas Connecticut Kansas Montana Ohio Utah Delaware Kentucky Nebraska Oklahoma Vermont District of Columbia Louisiana Nevada Oregon Virginia *For a subject property located in California, a remote online notarization may be taken by a notary outside of the State of California in accordance with the laws of the state in which the notarial act was performed. However, a California notary may take a remote online notarization for a subject property located in California only upon and after the trigger provision of the law that permits the use of remote online notarization by California notaries is activated, and only in compliance with that law. If the subject property is not in a state listed above, loan documents notarized using remote online notarization will be permitted if the state adopts a law that expressly permits the use of remote online notarization, or accepts (either through state law or through the application of an express federal law) remote online notarizations performed out-of-state in accordance with the laws of the state in which the notarial act is performed. Electronic Transactions with Fannie Mae Electronic records may be delivered and electronic signatures may be provided by the seller, servicer, or Fannie Mae (or by a third party, when one is involved) as part of a transaction between them. Every seller/servicer consents to the use of electronic records and signatures in its transactions with Fannie Mae and intends to be bound by the electronic signatures of its representatives as if they were ink signatures on paper. The following table describes Fannie Mae’s requirements for electronic transactions with Fannie Mae.

#3 Texas Appraiser Licensing Law (TALCB — Occ. Code Ch. 1103/1104, TAC Title 22) Page 1

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--- Source: Texas Occupations Code, Title 7, Subtitle A, Chapter 1103 — Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act Official source:…

Texas Appraiser Licensing Law (TALCB — Occ. Code Ch. 1103/1104, TAC Title 22) · Ch1103_Appraiser_Licensing_and_Certification_Act.txt · Page 1

--- Source: Texas Occupations Code, Title 7, Subtitle A, Chapter 1103 — Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act Official source: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1103.htm Retrieved: July 28, 2026 Public domain (government statute) — no copyright restriction. Status: COMPLETE. All sections, Sec. 1103.001 through Sec. 1103.5545 (117 sections across Subchapters A-L), captured directly from the statute's own rendered page and verified section-by-section against the official table of contents. --- OCCUPATIONS CODE TITLE 7. PRACTICES AND PROFESSIONS RELATED TO REAL PROPERTY AND HOUSING SUBTITLE A. PROFESSIONS RELATED TO REAL ESTATE CHAPTER 1103. REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 1103.001. SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003. Sec. 1103.002. PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) conform state law relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers to the requirements adopted under Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989; and (2) enforce standards for the appraisal of real property. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 131 (H.B. 2375), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2011. Sec. 1103.003. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Appraisal" means, regardless of whether prepared for a federally related transaction: (A) an opinion of value; or (B) the act or process of developing an opinion of value. (2) "Appraisal Foundation" means The Appraisal Foundation, as defined by 12 U.S.C. Section 3350, or its successor. (2-a) "Appraisal review" has the meaning assigned by Section 1104.003. (2-b) "Appraisal Standards Board" means the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation, or its successor. (3) "Appraisal Subcommittee" means the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, or its successor. (4) "Appraiser Qualifications Board" means the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation, or its successor. (4-a) "Appraiser trainee" means an appraiser trainee licensed under this chapter. (4-b) "Automated valuation model" means an automated system used to derive the value of real property through publicly available property records and various analytic methodologies, including comparable sales prices, home characteristics, and historical home price appreciations. (5) "Board" means the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. (5-a) "Certified appraiser" means a person who is certified under this chapter to practice as a certified general or certified residential appraiser. (6) "Executive director" means the executive

#4 California Appraiser Licensing Law (BREA — BP Code/CCR Title 10) Page 1

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--- Source: California Business and Professions Code, Division 4, Part 3 -- "Licensing and Certification of Real Estate Appraisers" (Sections 11300-11425) Also known as the Bureau…

California Appraiser Licensing Law (BREA — BP Code/CCR Title 10) · BP_Codes_Real_Estate_Appraisers.txt · Page 1

--- Source: California Business and Professions Code, Division 4, Part 3 -- "Licensing and Certification of Real Estate Appraisers" (Sections 11300-11425) Also known as the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) Practice Act. Official source (BREA-compiled copy): https://www.brea.ca.gov/pdf/bp_codes.pdf Retrieved: July 28, 2026 (BREA's own copy states "As of January 1, 2026") Public domain (government statute) -- no copyright restriction. KNOWN GAP: this pull cuts off partway through Section 11423 (the appraisal- notice-to-loan-applicant section) and is missing the rest of 11423 (subsections h-i), plus Sections 11424 and 11425 -- all part of Chapter 9 ("Miscellaneous"). Confirmed via California's official statute site (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov) that 11423(h) covers Regulation B/ECOA compliance and 11423(i) is a savings clause; 11424/11425 not yet pulled. Flagging honestly rather than presenting this as complete -- follow-up needed to fetch the missing tail. --- As of January 1, 2026 Page 1 Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers Practice Act California Business and Professions Code Division 4. Real Estate Part 3. Licensing and Certification of Real Estate Appraisers Sections 11300-11425 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT WAS CURRENT WHEN ASSEMBLED; HOWEVER, STATUTES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. BREA MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE READER TO CONSULT CURRENT CODE BOOKS. Preamble 11300-11301 Chapter 1: Definitions 11302 Chapter 2: Administration 11310-11319.2 Chapter 3: Scope of Practice 11320-11328.1 Chapter 4: Licenses and Certification Application 11340-11347 Chapter 5: Reciprocity of Licenses and Certifications 11350-11352 Chapter 6: Continuing Education 11360-11361 Chapter 7: Fees 11400-11409 Chapter 8. Real Estate Appraisers Regulation Fund 11410-11420 Chapter 9. Miscellaneous 11421-11425 As of January 1, 2026 Page 2 Preamble § 11300.Title This part may be cited as the Real Estate Appraisers’ Licensing and Certification Law. § 11301. Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers Created (a) There is hereby created within the Department of Consumer Affairs a Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers to administer and enforce this part. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, the powers and duties of the bureau, as set forth in this part, shall be subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature. The review shall be performed as if this part were scheduled to be repealed as of January 1, 2030. Chapter 1: Definitions § 11302. Definitions of Terms For the purpose of applying this part, the following terms, unless otherwise expressly indicated, shall mean and have the following definitions: (a) “Affiliate” means any entity

#5 Fannie Mae Selling Guide Page 610

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✓ The lender must... obtain the necessary information from the borrower if the ROV request is unclear or needs more information. align its ROV policies and procedures with…

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✓ The lender must... obtain the necessary information from the borrower if the ROV request is unclear or needs more information. align its ROV policies and procedures with Appraiser Independence Requirements (AIR). standardize communication to the appraiser, that contains the following: • borrower(s) name, property address, effective date of the appraisal, appraiser name, and date of the ROV; • identification and description of unsupported, inaccurate, or deficient areas in the appraisal report; • additional data, information, or comparable properties, not to exceed the maximum of five; • a definition of turn-time expectations for communicating ROV results; • instructions for delivering the ROV response as part of a revised appraisal report that includes commentary on conclusions regardless of the outcome; and • a reference for appraisers on how to correct minor appraisal issues or non-material errors not related to the ROV process. ensure documentation related to the outcome of the ROV is retained in the loan file. If material deficiencies identified in the appraisal report are not corrected or addressed by the appraiser upon request, or if there is evidence of any unacceptable appraisal practices detailed in B4-1.1-04, Unacceptable Appraisal Practices, the lender must forward the appraisal report and summary of findings to the appropriate appraisal licensing agency or regulatory board. The lender must also report suspected overt violations of anti- discrimination laws to the proper local, state, or federal agency. In the event of these occurrences, the lender may obtain a second or subsequent appraisal report. Note: After a loan has closed, an ROV request is no longer allowed to be submitted by the borrower. Fannie Mae’s Referrals to State Appraiser Boards Fannie Mae conducts different levels of due diligence for quality control purposes and may refer unacceptable appraisal reports to state appraiser licensing or regulatory boards for investigation. Fannie Mae’s objectives in referring appraisal reports to state appraiser licensing or regulatory boards are to emphasize continuing efforts to maintain the quality of appraisals, to protect Fannie Mae’s interest, to improve the quality of mortgages delivered to Fannie Mae by identifying appraisers that have performed appraisals of a sufficiently poor quality as to impair the security interests, to help the industry enhance the quality of appraisals by identifying and referring appraisals that are not adequately supported or credible, and to help enforce professional standards.

#6 California Appraiser Licensing Law (BREA — BP Code/CCR Title 10) Page 2

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2026 (8) “Asynchronous” means any distance education course where course instruction and licensee participation in the course do not occur simultaneously and that requires…

California Appraiser Licensing Law (BREA — BP Code/CCR Title 10) · CCR_Title10_Chapter6.5_BREA_Regulations.txt · Page 2

2026 (8) “Asynchronous” means any distance education course where course instruction and licensee participation in the course do not occur simultaneously and that requires completing and passing an assessment or examination of the course content at the conclusion of course instruction. (9) “Bias” means basing, either partially or completely, an analysis or opinion of market value upon any of the personal characteristics or criteria listed in Section 11424 of the Business and Professions Code. (10) “BREA” means the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers; (11) “Bureau” means the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers; (12) “Certificate of Registration” means a certificate issued by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers verifying the registration of a person or entity as approved to conduct business in California as an Appraisal Management Company. (13) “Chief” means the Chief of BREA or their designee; (14) “Controlling Person” means one or more of the following: (A) An officer or director of an Appraisal Management Company, or an individual that holds 10% or greater ownership interest in an Appraisal Management Company. (B) An individual employed, appointed or authorized by an Appraisal Management Company that has the authority to enter into a contractual relationship with clients for the performance of appraisal services and that has the authority to enter into agreements with independent appraisers for the completion of appraisals. (C) An individual who possesses the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of an Appraisal Management Company. (15) “Course Provider” means a person or organization that has been approved by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers to provide educational courses within the parameters set forth herein. (16) “Designated Officer” means a Controlling Person authorized by the governing structure of the Appraisal Management Company to act on behalf of the company for purposes of application for, and compliance with, a Certificate of Registration to operate as an Appraisal Management Company pursuant to California law. The Designated Officer shall be responsible for the supervision and control of activities conducted on behalf of the Appraisal Management Company by its officers and employees as necessary to secure full compliance with the Real Estate Appraisers' Licensing and Certification Law and these regulations as related to Appraisal Management Companies. (17) “Distance Education” means transmission of instruction to students at a location separate from the educational provider's location. Page 3 July 1, 2026 (18) “FIRREA” means the Financial Institutions

#7 2024 USPAP Page 464

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appraisers usually Inspect the property and prepare the appraisal themselves. Currently, they do not recognize me In these reports, and | am not permitted to sign them. USPAP…

2024 USPAP · 2024_USPAP_text.txt · Page 464 · View at official source (The Appraisal Foundation — USPAP) →

appraisers usually Inspect the property and prepare the appraisal themselves. Currently, they do not recognize me In these reports, and | am not permitted to sign them. USPAP Guidance: Frequently Asked Questions co 251 © The Appraisal Foundation sac --- Page 340 --- Sb < APPRAISAL REPORTING ~ CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURES | also sometimes go with them on Inspections and write portions of the reports. In these cases they do recognize me, as required by USPAP. | am concerned about recelving experlence credit for all my appraisal assistance from my state's appraiser licensing board or a professional assoclation If | apply for a designation. Should my participation be referenced In all the reports When I provide assistance, or only when | Inspect the property and write portions of the report? Response: USPAP does not address the specific experience requirements of state appraiser licensing agencies or professional appraisal organizations. You will have to contact those entitles directly to obtain that information. USPAP does specifically address what to do when an individual provides significant appraisal assistance In the development of appraisal and appraisal review assignments. Each of the Standards that address reporting requires that such significant assistance be addressed in any report. For example, in real property appraising, Standards Rule 2-2(a) (bd) requires the content of an Appraisal Report to, at a minimum: summarize the extent of any significant real property appraisal assistance; Clerical responsibilities such as file preparation, typing reports, and similar activities are not considered significant appraisal assistance. However, the participation you described could go beyond clerical dlls. if, as part of the work you perform, you decide what, where, or how to research, you have applied judgment. Applying Judgment or performing analysis for an assignment would likely be considered significant appraisal or appraisal review assistance. You can obtain more guidance on how to decide on whether your contributions to an assignment should be considered significant within USPAP by reviewing Advisory Opinion 31, Assignments Involving More than One Appraiser. 268. REPORTING SIGNIFICANT APPRAISAL ASSISTANCE IN AN ORAL REPORT Question: How must recognition of my significant appraisal assistance be Included when there Is no written report, but significant assistance was provided and documentation of my work is In the workflle? Response: The RECORD KEEPING RULE states that the workflle must include: summaries of all oral reports or testimony, or a transcript of testimony, including the appraiser's signed and dated certification Standards

#8 2024 USPAP Page 478

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transmittal Is not part of the appraisal report, and these Items must appear within the body of the report to comply with USPAP. Is my cllent correct? Response: No; the client is…

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transmittal Is not part of the appraisal report, and these Items must appear within the body of the report to comply with USPAP. Is my cllent correct? Response: No; the client is not correct. Although a letter of transmittal is not required by USPAP, there is nothing in USPAP that prohibits making a letter of transmittal part of the appraisal report. It should be noted that USPAP does require an appraiser signing any part of an appraisal report, including a letter of transmittal, to also sign the certification. USPAP Guidance: Frequently Asked Questions co 261 © The Appraisal Foundation sac --- Page 350 --- Eos « [APPRAISAL DEVELOPMENT ~ USE AND FORMAT ISSUES 289. COPY OF LICENSE IN APPRAISAL REPORT Question: I have several cllents that request | Include a copy of my state appraisal license In each appraisal report | perform. Does USPAP permit me to do this? Response: USPAP does not directly address issues of appraiser licensing or credentials. However, some licensing jurisdictions have laws that govern the circumstances under which a licensee may provide a copy of his or her license. Iso, appraisers are required to comply with such laws in order to comply with USPAP. 290. DOES USPAP REQUIRE IDENTIFYING APPRAISAL CREDENTIALS? Question: 1 am a state certified real estate appraiser and typically list my state license number directly below my signature on appraisal reports. | spoke with an appraiser In another state who sald USPAP has certain requirements pertaining to Identification of credentials In an appralsal report. Is thls correct, does USPAP address how appralser credentials must appear In an appraisal report? Response: No. There are no requirements in USPAP specifying how an appralser must identify his or her credentials in an appraisal report. That is a matter of individual state laws for state licensed or certified appraisers. There may also be specific requirements from professional appraiser organizations for appraisers who possess designations from those organizations. 291. ARE INSTANT MESSAGES OR TEXT MESSAGES APPRAISAL REPORTS? Question: | perform appraisal assignments for a cllent who asks to be notified of my final value conclusion via text message or text message. Is thls communication to the cllent an appralsal report that must comply with USPAP? Response: Yes; this communication of assignment results is considered an appraisal report. Instant messages or text messages are written communications and, for assignments involving real property, are subject to the requirements of

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# What California Appraiser Licensing Law Says I can see you've asked about California appraiser licensing law, and we do have the California source material here — it's the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) Practice Act from California Business and Professions Code. However, we need to be honest: the passage provided shows the table of contents and definitions section, but the detailed rules about what appraisers must actually do are in the sections that follow, and we don't have the full text of those sections in this collection. What we can tell you is that California has its own licensing and certification system administered by BREA within the Department of Consumer Affairs, separate from Texas rules and national USPAP standards — and if you need to know specific California requirements, you'd need to pull the full text of Sections 11310–11425 from the official California statute site. Straight from [California Appraiser Licensing Law (BREA — BP Code/CCR Title 10)] — nothing added.

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