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Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Real Estate Appraiser Board
 
chapter
Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations [18 VAC 130 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct for real estate appraisers.
State Authority Section 54.1-2013
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the real estate appraiser profession in the least burdensome, costly and instrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (6) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Anika Coleman  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: reappraisers@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-8552    FAX: (866)826-8863    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
General Review of Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations Proposed DPB review in progress.
Real Estate Appraiser Board Renewal Notifications Amendment Fast-Track Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (06/02/2025).

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
HB 1418 - Incorporating PAREA Training Program
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2024.
Amendments to reflect HB284 (2022 Session)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/16/2023.
Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2023.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 550 (2021 Sp. Sess. I)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/08/2021.
2021 Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2021.
Amending regulations to incorporate federally mandated changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2021.
Update for 2020-21 USPAP
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2020.
Amendments to reflect Chapter 594 (2017)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2020.
Amending regulations to incorporate federally mandated changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2018.
USPAP definition 2018-19 update
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2018.
2017 Appraiser Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2018.
Exempt action to comply with federally mandated background checks
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2017.
Exempt Action for 2016-2017 USPAP
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2016.
Exempt action to comply with 01-01-2015 AQB Changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2015.
Fee Adjustment Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015.
General Review 2012 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015.
Federally Mandated Changes - Trainee & Supervisory
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2013.
Amend regulation to comply with USPAP price adjustment Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2013.
Amending regulation to incorporate federally mandated changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2012.
Amending regulation to incorporate federally mandated changes 2009
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2009.
Amendment to Real Estate Appraiser Board regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2008.
Exempt action to incorporate mandatory changes from the Appraiser Qualifications Board.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2008.
Amendment to Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2003.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amending regulation to incorporate federally mandated changes

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
1/4/2024 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/16/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/19/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
3/9/2012 Agency Completed Retain As Is