Which step establishes education and experience requirements for licensing and certification of appraisers?

• A. Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB)
• B. Appraisal Standards Board (ASB)
• C. NAAB
• D. AEAB

Answer: (A)

The step that establishes education and experience requirements for licensing and certification of appraisers is the Appraiser Qualifications Board. The AQB sets the minimum education hours, experience, and examination standards that states use to issue licenses and certifications, creating a consistent path across jurisdictions. This role ensures that anyone who becomes a licensed or certified appraiser has met a uniform baseline before practicing. The Appraisal Standards Board, in contrast, develops USPAP—the rules that govern how appraisals are performed and reported—rather than who may become licensed. The other organizations are not responsible for setting licensing prerequisites.