May 23, 2019 – Licensed appraisers will finally be allowed to perform non-USPAP Evaluations for financial institutions. I like how the State makes it clear that Evaluations are not even real estate appraisal activity. Strong statement. Below is from the Appraisal Institute:
SB 109 will allow state-licensed and state-certified appraisers to provide evaluations to financial institutions beginning Jan. 1.
The new law clarifies that a person who is licensed or certified as an appraiser is not engaged in real estate appraisal activity when providing an evaluation that includes a required disclaimer and are not required to, but may choose to, comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice when providing evaluation services to financial institutions. Providing evaluations is not considered a real estate appraisal activity, and therefore appraisers are not subject to the jurisdiction of the Oregon Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board.
SB 109 also clarifies that financial institutions may utilize evaluations provided by third parties, and such activity does not constitute real estate appraisal activity. Currently, an evaluation is only exempt from the definition of “real estate appraisal activity” if it is prepared by the financial institution.
In testimony supporting the legislation, the Coalition of Oregon Real Estate Appraisers stated, “We believe Oregon’s citizens and financial institutions would be best served and protected by allowing appraisers to perform evaluation services.” COREA concluded, “We are not opposed to qualified non‐appraisers performing evaluations, however, [sic] we strongly feel that it is in the best interest of Oregonians that those most qualified to perform evaluations (appraisers) not be prohibited from doing so.”