The law is not clear cut, but the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) clarified the answer in their Fall-Winter 2021 newsletter.
When may an appraiser trainee inspect independently?
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Implicit Bias, Office Management & Supervision, Agency, Fair Housing, Trust Funds, Ethics and Risk Management
Cap off your license renewal with this one-stop interdisciplinary volume included with your renewal course. Stay current on the latest news, videos, forms, and updates for Implicit Bias, Office Management & Supervision, Agency, Fair Housing, Trust Funds, Ethics and Risk Management.
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05/25: The 2025 rules for buyer representation and fee-splitting avoidance have been edited into this e-book.
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