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Copyright © 2016. AMP, a PSI business. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy or recording, or any information and retrieval system, without permission in writing from PSI/AMP.

Rev. 12/29/2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUESTIONS ABOUT LICENSINGQuestions regarding license application or information concerning licensure requirements should be directed to:

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation320 West Washington St.Springfield, IL 62786Phone: 800-560-6420 Web: www.idfpr.com

HOW TO CONTACT PSI/AMPFor inquiries and general registration information write or call:

PSI/AMP Candidate Services18000 W. 105th St.Olathe, KS 66061-7543Phone: 800-345-6559Fax: 913-895-4651 Website: www.goAMP.com

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

EXAMINATION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

ILLINOIS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Criminal Background Checks – All Applicants . . . . . . . . .2 Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser (557). . . . . . . . .2 Certified Residential Appraiser (556) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Certified General Appraiser (553) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

APPLYING FOR THE EXAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Application Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Application Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Application for Licensure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 AQB Criteria Conversion Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Experience Log Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Appraiser Experience Credit Maximums . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 First 500 Experience Log Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Appraisal Experience Log Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Experience Log Excess Hours Request Form . . . . . . . . 18 Supplemental Appraisal Experience Log . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Certification by Licensing Agency/Board Form . . . . . . . .20 Certification for Nonresident Consent Form . . . . . . . . . . 21

HOW THE EXAMINATION IS ADMINISTERED . . . . . . . . . .22

EXAMINATION FEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

SCHEDULING AN EXAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Special Arrangements for Candidates with Disabilities . .23

EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT CHANGES . . . . . . . . . . . .23

MISSED APPOINTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

INCLEMENT WEATHER, POWER FAILURE OR EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

NO REFUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

EXAMINATION CONTENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Associate Trainee Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Certified Residential and Certified General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Sample Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

TAKING THE EXAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Identification and Fingerprinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

RULES FOR THE EXAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Personal Belongings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Examination Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Misconduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Copyrighted Examination Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Computer Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Practice Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Timed Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Candidate Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

FOLLOWING THE EXAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Your Score Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 If You Pass the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 If You Fail the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Duplicate Score Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

LICENSE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE APPRAISER EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE APPRAISER EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY-RELATED NEEDS . . .35

DUPLICATE SCORE REPORT REQUEST FORM . . . . . . . .36

2017 SATURDAY SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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INTRODUCTIONAMP, a PSI business, provides a range of services to the states that use the Real Estate Appraiser Examination Program (RAP). This booklet provides information that you will need to register for the Illinois real estate appraiser licensing examinations. Be sure to keep the booklet after you have registered for the examination; you may wish to refer to it later.

Use the online forms at the Department’s website.

The Certified Residential and Certified General Appraiser examinations are developed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) based upon an appraiser’s practice. The detailed examination content outlines are included in this handbook to guide your preparation.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

PSI/AMP does not discriminate among candidates on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

EXAMINATION INFORMATIONThe Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation administers the following Illinois Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Examinations under a contract with PSI/AMP.

• Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser

• Certified Residential Appraiser

• Certified General Appraiser

This booklet contains general information regarding the examinations and the testing process. For specific information about licensing procedures, contact the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at the following address.

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Division of Real Estate320 W. Washington - 3rd Floor

Springfield, IL 62786

ILLINOIS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Criminal Background Checks — All Applicants

Individuals applying for licensure for professions that require fingerprints must submit to a criminal background check and provide evidence of fingerprint processing from a fingerprint

vendor licensed by the Department. Fingerprints must be taken within 60 days from the date that the application is submitted to the Department or the Department’s testing vendor.

Applicants may contact a licensed fingerprint vendor to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting by going to https://www.idfpr.com/FPVendor.asp. The ISP will transmit electronic results of fingerprint processing to the Department. A receipt issued by a licensed fingerprint vendor agency must be submitted with the application fee. The receipt shall be issued by the fingerprint vendor at the time that the fingerprints are obtained.

Out-of-state applicants who are unable to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting through a licensed fingerprint vendor need to complete the following steps:

• Obtain one (1) Illinois State Police (ISP) Fee Applicant Card for processing. Applicants may contact the Department at 1-800-560-6420 or send an email request on your profession page of the Department website at www.idfpr.com. The ISP will transmit electronic results of the fingerprint processing to the Department.

• Complete Section 1 of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement form.

• The Fee Applicant Card shall be taken to a police department in another state to obtain classifiable prints.

• Section 2 of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement form shall be completed and signed by the police department.

• Go to https://www.idfpr.com/licenselookup/fingerprintlist.asp to select a licensed fingerprint vendor that has “Card Scan” capability. Contact the vendor to determine the fee for a “Card Scan”.

• Mail the ORIGINAL Identity Verification Certifying Statement form (with Sections 1 and 2 completed), Fee Applicant Card and fingerprint fee to the licensed fingerprint vendor selected from the Division of Professional Regulation website.

• Mail the completed application, licensing fee and a copy of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement form (with Sections 1 and 2 completed) to the Division of Professional Regulation.

Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser (557)

To be eligible for this examination, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of the appraisal application on which all questions have been answered.

• Proof of successful completion of 75 hours of qualifying education course work. The course work must have been completed through an approved Illinois appraisal provider. These hours must have been completed in the following

https://www.idfpr.com/FPVendor.asp

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curriculums (formerly IL-I; IL-II; and IL-III):

IL1-08 USPAP – 15 hoursIL2-08 Basic real estate appraisal principles – 30 hoursIL3-08 Basic appraisal procedures – 30 hours

Also, prior to being issued an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser credential, you must complete the 6-hour Illinois Supervisor-Trainee Course or, at a minimum, the 3-hour Supervisor-Trainee Course (AQB portion) with the Illinois-specific portion completed within 12 months.

• Proof of course work may be submitted in the form of an original sealed school transcript. Beginning on January 1, 2015, all 75 hours (not including the Illinois Supervisor-Trainee Course) of qualifying education cannot be older than five years prior to initial application as an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser (557). The Illinois Supervisor-Trainee Course is valid indefinitely.

• LOG-APP FORM – No experience is required for this license.

• REA-1002 CERTIFICATION FOR NON-RESIDENT CONSENT – This only needs to be completed if the applicant has listed an out-of-state address.

Certified Residential Appraiser (556)To be eligible for this examination, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of the appraisal application on which all questions have been answered.

• Proof of successful completion of 200 hours of qualifying education. The course work must have been completed through an approved Illinois appraisal provider. These hours must have been completed in the following curriculums (formerly IL-1 through IL-IV; and IL-VI):

• Appraisers holding a valid Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser credential may satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified Residential Appraiser credential by completing the following additional educational hours:

ILR4-08 Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use – 15 hours

ILR5-08 Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 15 hoursILR6-08 Residential Sales Comparison and Income

Approaches – 30 hoursILR7-08 Residential Report Writing and Case Studies

– 15 hoursILR8-08 Advanced Residential Applications and Case

Studies – 15 hoursILR9-08 Statistics, Modeling & Finance – 15 hoursILRE-08 Appraisal Subject Matter Electives – 20 hours

TOTAL – 125 Hours

• FIRST 500 EXPERIENCE FORM – The first 500 hours of appraisal experience must be completed on this form

for Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraisers who will be issued their first credential on or after January 1, 2014. This form is ONLY for use by Illinois Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraisers and their approved Supervisors. List a minimum of 25 assignments whereby the Supervisor was personally and physically present for each inspection. There can be no less than 500 hours of experience in total. Each assignment is considered to be co-appraised by the Trainee and the Supervisor. Appraisal Reviews are ineligible for Trainee experience. List ONLY the number of actual hours worked. Travel TO and FROM assignments will NOT be accepted.

• Appraisers holding a valid Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser credential from another jurisdiction may satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified Residential Appraiser credential by completing the following additional educational hours:

ILR8-08 Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies – 15 hours

ILR9-08 Statistics, Modeling and Finance – 15 hoursILRE-08 Appraisal Subject Matter Electives – 20 hours

TOTAL – 50 Hours

• Proof of course work can be submitted in the form of an original sealed school transcript. Transcripts, for all curriculums, are valid indefinitely until January 1, 2015.

• LOG-7500 and LOG-7501 – Must provide evidence of obtaining 2,500 hours of appraisal experience during no fewer than 24 months. Follow the directions on LOG-7500 in order to accurately complete the LOG-7501 Data Fill pages. All experience must be obtained AFTER January 30, 1989. Follow the Maximum hours Matrix and, if necessary, complete LOG-7575 for ANY assignment where you claim hours that exceed the Matrix.

• REA-1002 CERTIFICATION FOR NON-RESIDENT CONSENT – This only needs to be completed if the applicant has listed an out-of state address.

Certified General Appraiser (553)To be eligible for this examination, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of appraisal application on which all questions have been answered.

• Proof of successful completion of 300 hours of qualifying education. The course work must have been completed through an approved Illinois provider. These hours must have been completed in the following curriculums (formerly IL-1 through IL-V; IL-VII; and IL-Elective):

• Appraisers holding a valid Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser credential may satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified General Appraiser credential by completing the following additional educational hours:

ILG4-08 General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use – 30 hours


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ILG5-08 General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach – 30 hours

ILG6-08 General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 30 hours

ILG7-08 General Appraiser Income Approach – 60 hours

ILG8-08 General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies – 30 hours

ILG9-08 Statistics, Modeling and Finance – 15 hoursILGE-08 Appraisal Subject Matter Electives – 30 hours

TOTAL – 225 Hours

• FIRST 500 EXPERIENCE FORM – The first 500 hours of appraisal experience must be completed on this form for Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraisers who will be issued their first credential on or after January 1, 2014. This form is ONLY for use by Illinois Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraisers and their approved Supervisors. List a minimum of 25 assignments whereby the Supervisor was personally and physically present for each inspection. There can be no less than 500 hours of experience in total. Each assignment is considered to be co-appraised by the Trainee and the Supervisor. Appraisal Reviews are ineligible for Trainee experience. List ONLY the number of actual hours worked. Travel TO and FROM assignments will NOT be accepted.

• Appraisers holding a valid Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser credential from another jurisdiction may satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified General Appraiser credential by completing the following additional educational hours:






ILG9-08 Statistics, Modeling and Finance – 15 hoursILGE-08 Appraisal Subject Matter Electives – 30 hours

TOTAL – 150 Hours

• Appraisers holding a valid Certified Residential Appraiser credential may satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified General Real Property Appraiser credential by completing the following additional educational hours:






TOTAL – 100 hours

• Proof of course work can be submitted in the form of an original sealed school transcript. Transcripts, for all curriculums, are valid indefinitely until January 1, 2015.

• LOG-7500 and LOG-7501 – Must provide evidence of obtaining 3,000 hours of appraisal experience during no fewer than 30 months. All experience must be obtained AFTER January 30, 1989. Follow the directions on LOG-7500 in order to accurately complete the LOG-7501 Data Fill pages. Follow the Maximum hours Matrix and, if necessary, complete LOG-7575 for ANY single assignment where you claim hours that exceed the Matrix.

• REA-1002 CERTIFICATION FOR NON-RESIDENT CONSENT – This only needs to be completed if the applicant has listed an out-of-state address.

APPLYING FOR THE EXAMINATION

To apply for the Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser, Certified Residential Appraiser, or Certified General Appraiser examination, all candidates must:

(1) complete all eligibility forms,

(2) attach documentation as needed to show proof of satisfying the requirements, and

(3) complete the application for Licensure Real Estate Appraiser form.

Eligibility forms and an application are included in this handbook (pages 5-21). All application materials must be in one envelope and complete when received. Incomplete or illegible applications will be returned to the sender. After you have completed your eligibility and application forms and have checked them carefully, mail them to:

IL Appraisers Program P.O. Box 13482

Springfield, IL 62791-8496

Application FeesThe application fees for the Illinois Real Estate Appraiser credentials are as follows:

Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser – $225Certified Residential Appraiser – $315Certified General Appraiser – $315

The licensure application fee is due when applying for the examination; include a check or money order made payable to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Real Estate

DO NOT RETURN THIS CHECKLIST WITH YOUR APPLICATION Application Checklist for Real Estate Appraisers

In order for your application to be processed without needless delay, all required documentation must be submitted with the application along with any required, non-refundable fees. Before submitting your application, make certain that you check the following: APPLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED Part 1. Applicant’s Status Part 2. I am Applying for the following Credential Part 3. Applicant Identifying Information Part 4. Education Part 5. Required Education History Part 6. Foreign Education Evaluation Part 7. Completed Real Estate Appraisal Education (QE not CE) Part 8. Record of Licensure Part 9. Record of Examination Part 10. Criminal Background Check Part 11. Personal History Information Part 12. Certifying Statement SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Application Fee (Do NOT send cash) REA-1003 Certification By Licensing Agency/Board (Endorsement Applicants and anyone subject to the requirements outlined in Part 7 of the application)

High school diploma or G.E.D. transcript (only for Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser applicants when lacking a college or university degree)

Bachelor’s Degree or better (official transcript) for individuals applying for any Certified credential

Qualifying Education Certificate(s) (copies) for appropriate level of licensure Any documentation related to criminal convictions as outlined in Part 10 of the application A copy of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement form (with Sections 1 and 2 completed)

Any documentation related to personal history as outlined in Part 11 of the application Failure to provide complete answers and complete documentation will result in delays. You will be sent a deficiency letter outlining what is required.


REAL ESTATE APPRAISER APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION Division of Real Estate

320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor Springfield, Illinois 62786

800-560-6420

PRIMARY DOCUMENT

REA-1001 REV. November 2015

557 / 556 / 553

PURPOSE: This application is to qualify for EXAMINATION to become an ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE TRAINEE APPRAISER (557), CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER (556) OR CERTIFIED GENERAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER (553).

ENDORSEMENT: If you are accepted by ENDORSEMENT, you will NOT have to sit for the Illinois exam. Trainees, interns, assistants, or apprentices from another jurisdiction are ineligible to receive a credential through endorsement.

DIRECTIONS: Carefully follow the steps outlined within the instructions. Type or print legibly. The application must be completed in its entirety. You must complete all sections. If an area is not applicable, please indicate “N/A”. Incomplete applications or applications completed that do not comply with the instructions will be returned to the applicant. All spaces requiring a signature must contain an original ink signature; copies or digital representations are not acceptable. THE APPLICATION FEE MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION AND IS NOT REFUNDABLE. This application expires three years from the date in which it is received. PART 1. APPLICANT’S STATUS (Check the ONE box that best describes your status)

This is the first time I have made application for this profession in Illinois My application for this profession had previously been

denied in Illinois. I am reapplying since I have fulfilled additional requirements.

I have previously made application for this profession in Illinois; however, my previous application has expired and I am now reapplying.

Other:

PART 2. I AM APPLYING FOR THE FOLLOWING CREDENTIAL (Check only ONE) Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser

$ 225 Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

$ 315 Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

$ 315 Licensure Method – Check only one

Examination Endorsement (If licensed in another jurisdiction)

PART 3. APPLICANT IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Name (Last, First, MI) Social Security Number

Sex M F

Permanent Mailing Address (P.O. boxes and retail postal facilities are not permitted as an official address of record) City State Zip Code County

Maiden, Given Surname, or other name(s) under which supporting documents will be submitted Place of Birth (City, State or Country) Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) Age

Telephone where you can be reached Daytime Cell Home

E-Mail


PART 4. EDUCATION PLEASE NOTE: 1. HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION OR G.E.D. It is mandatory that an applicant has obtained either a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma or a G.E.D. in order to qualify for any Appraiser license. 2. COLLEGE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015 Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser or Certified General Real Estate Appraiser -- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Every person who desires to obtain an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser, State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser or a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser credential must be no less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application. PART 5. REQUIRED PRELIMINARY EDUCATION Identify the schools you’ve attended beginning with the most recent: University or College

Location (City, State or City, Country)

Attended From:

Until: Type of Degree Earned Field of Study

University or College


Attended From:


University or College


Attended From:


High School


Attended From:

Until: Graduated – Month and Year

PART 6. FOREIGN EDUCATION EVALUATION In order to become licensed in Illinois, foreign applicants must have been prepared outside of the United States, meet all coursework and testing requirements, be legally eligible for employment in the United States, and meet all other requirements detailed in Illinois statute and rules.

If you have foreign credentials, you will need to obtain an evaluation of them that converts the foreign educational credentials to equivalent American semester credits and courses. The evaluation will need to specify the grade level for which you prepared. It will also need to indicate the American degree equivalence of your foreign credentials.

We require the original foreign credential evaluation report and copies of your foreign documents made from originals. The following organizations have met the requirements of the Illinois Administrative Code to qualify as evaluation sources.

http://www.isbe.net/licensure/html/out_of_state.htm


PART 7. COMPLETED REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL EDUCATION – CE Does Not Substitute for QE

To receive credit, courses must be documented by the approved course provider. List each course by provider, course name (and course number, if any), month and year attended, credit hours and course license number; then, attach course provider documentation (original sealed transcripts). No screen shots. Copies of course certificates are acceptable. Education is subject to verification by the Division.

Total Qualifying Education Hour Requirements for Each Credential:

Associate Real Estate Appraiser Trainee

75 hours of appraisal education*

Plus 3 hours – AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course prior to issue of credential**

Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

200 hours of appraisal education

Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

300 hours of appraisal education

Education Provider Course Name & Number Month/Year Course License No. (if any) State Hours

Basic Appraisal Principles 30

Basic Appraisal Procedures 30

15-Hour National USPAP 15

* For Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser applicants ONLY – the three basic courses that comprise the required 75 hours CANNOT be more than five years old from the date of application. ** For Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser applicants ONLY – you will NOT be issued your first trainee credential until you provide evidence that you’ve completed either the 6-Hour Illinois Supervisor-Trainee Course or at a minimum, the 3-Hour AQB portion of the Supervisor-Trainee Course followed by the Illinois 3-Hour portion within a year of issue.


PART 8. RECORD OF LICENSURE

If you have ever been licensed to practice Real Estate Appraisal in Illinois or any other jurisdiction, you must complete the information requested below. This also applies to temporary practice, trainee, real estate appraisal course provider, appraisal management company registrations, apprenticeship licenses, or permits. You must complete a supporting document REA-1003 for each listing (below) that pertains to an appraiser license issued by a government licensing authority other than the State of Illinois. See instructions pertaining to REA-1003. Failure to disclose all (active, inactive or expired) licenses and/or permits may result in the denial of this application or revocation of an issued license and a fine of up to $25,000.

If this Section does not apply, please indicate below as "N/A" in the STATE field.

STATE PROFESSION NAME

LICENSE or REGISTRATION

NUMBER DATE OF ISSUANCE LICENSE STATUS

(Active, Expired, etc)

(If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet.)

PART 9. RECORD OF EXAMINATION

If you have ever taken an examination in Illinois or any other state for the appraisal profession, you must complete the information requested below. EACH EXAMINATION ATTEMPT MUST BE SHOWN. Failure to disclose an examination attempt may result in the denial of your application or revocation of an issued license and a fine of up to $25,000. If this Section is not applicable, please indicate below as "N/A."

STATE NAME OF EXAMINATION MONTH/YEAR EXAM RESULTS (Passed, Failed)


PART 10. Criminal Background Check Individuals applying for licensure for professions that require fingerprints must submit to a criminal background check and provide evidence of fingerprint processing from a fingerprint vendor licensed by the Department. Fingerprints must be taken within 60 days from the date that the application is submitted to the Department or the Department’s testing vendor. Applicants may contact a licensed fingerprint vendor to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting by going to https://www.idfpr.com/FPVendor.asp. The ISP will transmit electronic results of fingerprint processing to the Department. A receipt issued by a licensed fingerprint vendor agency must be submitted with the application fee. The receipt shall be issued by the fingerprint vendor at the time that the fingerprints are obtained. Out-of-State applicants who are unable to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting through a licensed fingerprint vendor need to complete the following steps:

• Obtain one (1) Illinois State Police (ISP) Fee Applicant Card for processing. Applicants may contact the Department at 1-800-560-6420 or send an email request on your profession page of the Department website at: www.idfpr.com. The ISP will transmit electronic results of the fingerprint processing to the Department.

• Complete Section 1 of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement form.

• The Fee Applicant Card shall be taken to a police department in another state to obtain classifiable prints.

• Section 2 of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement form shall be completed and signed by the

police department.

• Go to https://www.idfpr.com/licenselookup/fingerprintlist.asp to select a licensed fingerprint vendor that has “Card Scan” capability. Contact the vendor to determine the fee for a “Card Scan”.

• Mail the ORIGINAL Identity Verification Certifying Statement form (with Sections 1 and 2 completed), Fee Applicant Card and fingerprint fee to the licensed fingerprint vendor selected from the Division of Professional Regulation website.

• Mail the completed application, licensing fee and a copy of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement form (with Sections 1 and 2 completed) to the Division of Professional Regulation.

PRIVACY STATEMENT I, the undersigned, hereby authorize the release of any criminal history record information that may exist regarding myself from any agency, organization, institution, or entity having such information on file. I am aware and understand that my fingerprints may be retained and will be used to check the criminal history record information files of the Illinois State Police and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation. I also understand that if my photo was taken, my photo may be shared only for employment of licensing purposes. I further understand that I have the right to challenge any information disseminated from these criminal justice agencies regarding me that may be inaccurate or incomplete pursuant to Title 28 Code of Federal Regulation 16.34 and Chapter 20 ILCS 2630/7 of the Criminal Identification Act. Original Signature of Applicant Today’s Date

https://www.idfpr.com/FPVendor.asp

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PART 11. PERSONAL HISTORY INFORMATION (This must be completed by all applicants) YES NO

1. Have you been convicted of any criminal offense in any state or federal court (other than minor traffic violations)? If yes, submit documentation for each conviction that includes an official copy of the court docket, which shows the offense, the final disposition inclusive of the sentence, a statement from the probation/parole officer if probation was served and that all conditions of the sentence have been met. Submit a brief statement indication what you have been doing since your conviction/release.

2. Have you been denied a professional license or permit; or privilege of taking an examination; or had a professional license, certification, or permit disciplined in any way by any licensing authority? This includes disbarment. If yes, submit a copy of the denial letter and/or statement of discipline.

3. Have you ever been discharged other than honorably from the armed service or from a city, county, state or federal position? If yes, submit a DD-214. If discharged other than honorably from a city, county, state or federal position; submit all documentation regarding discipline.

4. Are you delinquent on a student loan, State taxes, or child support payments? If yes, submit a statement concerning your arrearage and an official document from the appropriate agency, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the Illinois Department of Revenue, or the Illinois Dept. of Healthcare and Family Services, concerning your arrearage and your payment agreement.

PART 12. CERTIFYING STATEMENT

I have made this application for the purpose of procuring an Illinois real estate appraiser's license. I hereby consent that the application, and statements made within it, may be used as evidence by the Agency in matters of Administrative Law; or, by any court where a violation of Law is alleged. I understand that false statements may be used as evidence to deny this application or, to revoke or otherwise discipline any license issued on the basis of this application. The statements and indications made on this application are true and correct to the best of my belief and knowledge. I have read and understand the Law and Administrative Rules pertinent to appraiser licensure and agree to comply with the standards as set forth in the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act and the Rules thereto.

I understand that the fee included with this application is non-refundable.

I hereby promise, as a licensed real estate appraiser, to conduct my practice according to the ethics, conduct and standards of practice of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the Illinois Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act and the Administrative Rules thereto. I further promise that I will cooperate in any investigation against myself any other appraiser licensed as an Illinois real estate appraiser, a registered or unregistered appraisal management company, or an unlicensed appraiser for which the Agency has jurisdiction.

1. I have read, understand and agree to comply with the provisions set forth in the Illinois Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act and the Rules of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation implemented thereunder.

2. I authorize the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to interview the employees of companies, institutions, or organizations listed for my education, experience, or testing experience and to inspect my office appraisal files to verify information given on my application.

3. If an appraisal license is issued to me in error, I agree to return the license upon request after being given appropriate due process.

(Original Signature)

(Today’s Date)

ILRAP Handbook, page 12

National USPAP Course – 15 Hours IL1-08

Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 Hours IL2-08

Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 Hours IL3-08

Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use – 15 Hours ILR4-08

Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 15 Hours ILR5-08

Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approach – 30 Hours ILR6-08

Residential Report Writing and Case Studies – 15 Hours ILR7-08

Advanced Residential Report Writing and Case Studies – 15 Hours ILR8-08

Statistics, Modeling & Finance – 15 Hours ILR9-08

Electives – 20 Hours ILRE-08

General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use – 30 Hours ILG4-08

General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach – 30 Hours ILG5-08

General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 30 Hours ILG6-08

General Appraiser Income Approach – 60 Hoursor two 30 Hour Segments ILG7-08

General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies – 30 Hours ILG8-08

Statistics, Modeling & Finance – 15 Hours ILG9-08

Electives – 30 Hours ILGE-08

Trainee Certified Residential Certified General


EXPERIENCE LOG INSTRUCTIONS

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONDivision of Real Estate

320 West Washington Street, 3rd FloorSpringfield, Illinois 62786

800-560-6420

PRIMARY DOCUMENT2015 Update

LOG-7500

Not less than three (3) appraisal reports will be selected from the Experience Log by Licensing and Testing staff. The applicant will receive a letter that identifies the addresses of the three assignments. The applicant will have seven (7) days in which to submit the reports.

The reports must be “true copies”. True copies contain ALL signatures. “Drafts” of any report will NOT be accepted. Failure to submit a signed report will result in a rejection of that report in its entirety.

Those claiming experience who have NOT signed the Certification MUST be specifically and conspicuously acknowledged in the body of the report. Their “significant contribution” MUST be clearly and specifically documented.

Failure to detail specific tasks will result in a denial of application. Include ONLY appraisal reports that can be supported and documented.

1. Type or print all information in ink only. Experience Logs may also be computer generated provided that it follows the form exactly. Submission of any unapproved format will result in a denial of the application.

2. Entries must be made for each assignment claimed as follows:

- Date of Report: Indicate in chronological order the “signature date” of each report. In most cases the “signature date” will be the same or near to the effective date of value. However, in retrospective reports, there could be a considerable gap in time between the effective date of value and the “signature date”.

- Address of Subject Property: The report should be identified in such a way so as to make report retrieval easy.

- Client Name: The client should be clearly identified.

- Report Type: Mark the appropriate box as to whether the report was Summary, Restricted Use, or Self-Contained.

- Type of Property: Indicate the type by using the following abbreviations:

- SFR = Single Family Residence

- CDO = Condominium (residential ONLY, or condotels)

- COOP = Cooperative

- AP2, AP3, AP120 = Apartments followed by units (no matter how many units)

- VAC = Vacant Land (NOT for subdivisions or agricultural use)

- IND = Industrial (including industrial condominiums)

- COM = Commercial (including mixed-uses and commercial condominiums)

- AGR = Agriculture (including grain elevators, ranches, farms, etc)

- Anything outside of these common property types should be identified as SPEC = Special (including houses of worship, fire stations, schools, athletic fields, etc) No other abbreviations will be accepted. Failure to adhere to these codes will result in a rejection of the Log.

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- Site Area: Choose either square footage or acreage.

- Primary Improvement GLA: In most cases there is only one primary improvement (i.e. house, apartment building, condominium unit, warehouse, etc.). In some cases there may be many substantial structures on the site. Choose one for the GLA. If NONE exist; indicate the GLA as 0 or NA.

- Hours Claimed: These are the hours that you, as the applicant, are claiming for the specific assignment. Please refer to the Real Estate Appraiser Experience Guide Matrix for maximumassignment hours. Travel to and from an appraisal will NOT be counted. Do NOT claim fractionsof hours. Round to the nearest whole hour. An assignment that took 9.5 hours must be rounded to 10 hours. Anything exceeding the matrix for any property type MUST be separatelydocumented on the LOG-7575 form.

- (Board Use Only) Adjusted Hours: This field is reserved for staff and/or Board Members ONLY.They may adjust hours more or less than claimed.

- Description of work by Appraiser: Mark all boxes that apply. The boxes reflect the “significant contribution” by the appraiser/applicant. If the appraiser has NOT signed the Certification, they must be clearly identified in the report by name along with their specific task(s) in the assignment.

- Description of work by Supervisor: This refers to the scope and level of review performed by the “signing” supervising appraiser. There are three additional boxes indicating “Co-inspected by Supervisor”, “Desk or Field Review by Supervisor”, and “Co-Appraised by Supervisor”. Each page of the log MUST reflect the same supervising appraiser. If the applicant is supervised by a different supervising appraiser, a new page must be added.

- Applicant’s Signature: The applicant must sign each page as it is completed.

- Certification/License or SSN: The applicant must indicate their current appraisal credential in this space. If the applicant has no appraisal credential then they must include their Social Security Number in the space provided. DO NOT PLACE BOTH if you have a 557.

- Supervisor’s Signature: The supervising appraiser must sign each page that pertains to the work that they supervised. ONLY ONE supervisor may sign. There is NO space for multiple supervisors.

- Certification No.: The supervising appraiser must provide their appraisal credential number. Supervisors with multi-state licenses should indicate their Illinois credential if they have one. If they have no Illinois credential then they MUST indicate another credential followed by the state or jurisdiction. Failure to follow these directions will result in delays upon the applicant or a rejection of the Log.

The Appraisal Board may request copies of the workfile. The applicant should have taken appropriate steps to retrieve their workfile. However, IDFPR cannot retrieve workfile contents on behalf of the applicant. USPAP is clear as to access to workfiles:

“An appraiser must have custody of his or her workfile, or make appropriate workfile retention, access, and retrieval arrangements with the party having custody of the workfile.”

I have read and I understand the instructions:

Signature of the Applicant Date

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REAL ESTATE APPRAISER EXPERIENCE CREDIT MAXIMUMS – Beginning April 1, 2013

Report Type Form I.D. Maximum Hours

Supervisor + 1 Participant

Maximum Hours Supervisor + 2 Participants

Maximum Hours Supervisor + 3 Participants

URAR 1004 10 0 0 Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report 465/1073 10 0 0 Exterior-Only Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report 1075 5 0 0 Individual Cooperative Interest Appraisal Report 2090 15 0 0 Exterior-Only Individual Cooperative Interest Appraisal Report 2095 5 0 0 Exterior-Only Inspection Residential Appraisal Report 2055 5 0 0 Desktop Underwriter Qualitative Analysis (Interior Inspection) 2065 5 0 0 Employee Relocation Summary Report ERC 20 0 0 Small Residential Income Report 1025 20 0 0 Manufactured Home Appraisal Report 1004C 10 0 0 Mobile Home Report 10 0 0 General Purpose Residential Report GPAR 15 0 0 Uniform Agricultural Appraisal Report UAAR 20 10 5 Agricultural (Land ONLY) 20 10 5 Agricultural (with Modest Improvements: i.e. improved with farmstead, and/or grain or machinery storage) 30 15 8 Agricultural (Complex or Highly Improved: i.e. multiple valuations in one report, grain elevator, confinement livestock facility, permanent planting.) 60 30 15

Multi-Family (Proposed or Existing) 5 to 12 Units Form or Narrative 20 10 5 Multi-Family (Proposed or Existing) 13 to 48 Units Form or Narrative 40 20 10 Multi-Family (Proposed or Existing) 49+ Units Form or Narrative 60 30 15 Commercial or Industrial (Proposed or Existing) 40 20 10 Vacant Land – Single Lot 10 0 0 Subdivision Appraisal (All Types) 40 20 10 Standard 3 Field Review (NO TRAINEES) 20 0 0 Standard 3 Desk Review (NO TRAINEES) 10 0 0 Special Use (religious facilities, schools, power plants, pipelines, wind farms, government facilities, etc.) 60 30 15

If a Certified Residential or an out-of-state Licensed appraiser seeking to upgrade did not require the signature of a supervisor then apply the maximums from the first column. Any assignment that exceeds the indicated participant hours MUST include a separate LOG-7575 form for each assignment.

First 500 Experience Log Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser

Last Name, First, MI (PRINTED) TOTAL HOURS:

Page _____ of _____

This format is ONLY for use by Illinois Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraisers and their approved Supervisors. List a minimum of 25 assignments whereby the Supervisor was personally and physically present for each inspection. There can be no less than 500 hours of experience in total. Each assignment is considered to be co-appraised by the Trainee and the Supervisor. Appraisal Reviews are ineligible for Trainee experience. List ONLY the number of actual hours worked. Travel TO and FROM assignments will NOT be accepted. Mark ALL the boxes that apply.

I have signed the Certification I have ONLY provided detailed significant assistance Date of Report Address of the Subject City State Client Name Year Month

Indicate Level of Inspection by Applicant & Supervisor: Interior/Exterior Exterior Only Applicant and Supervisor’s Work

Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc) H&B Use Analysis Sales Comparison Research Cost Approach Analysis Lease Analysis Income Approach Analysis Reconciliation Other – Describe:

Form Report Narrative Report Indicate Report Type: Summary Restricted Use Self-Contained Appraisal Report Restricted Report

Type of Property Site Area (SqFt or Acres) Primary Improvement GLA Hours

Claimed (Board Use Only) Adjusted Hours













Applicant’s Signature Supervisor’s Signature

Certification/License or SSN Supervisor’s Cert. No.

505-0742

REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL EXPERIENCE LOG

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION Division of Real Estate


800-560-6420

PRIMARY DOCUMENT 2015 Revision

LOG-7501

APPLICANT IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Name (Last, First, MI) Social Security Number

Sex M F

Mailing Address City State Zip Code County

Daytime Phone Cell Home Phone

Indicate the level of certification for which you are applying:

Certified Residential (556) Certified General (553)

DIRECTIONS: Summarize your log by category in each year. All experience must be obtained after January 30, 1989, and must be USPAP compliant. An applicant’s experience must be in appraisal work conforming to Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and/or 6, where the appraiser demonstrates proficiency in appraisal principles, methodology, procedures (development), and reporting conclusions.

Certified Residential: The minimum experience requirement is two thousand five hundred (2,500) hours obtained during not less than twenty-four (24) months. No less than 50% of the logged assignments must contain signed certifications by the applicant.

Certified General: Three thousand (3,000) hours of experience obtained during no fewer than thirty (30) months is required, of which, one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours must be in non-residential appraisal work. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be certified. No less than 50% of the logged assignments must contain signed certifications by the applicant.

Under penalties of perjury, I certify that I have examined this document that I am submitting in connection with my application, and to the best of my knowledge it is true, correct, and complete. I understand that all assignments listed are subject to inspection and audit which may be required to verify this experience.

YEAR ASSIGNMENTS LISTED

ON PAGES From – To

RESIDENTIAL # SIGNED

CERTS NON-RESIDENTIAL # SIGNED

CERTS ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETED HOURS ASSIGNMENTS

COMPLETED HOURS

TOTALS

Signature Date


505-0743

EXPERIENCE LOG EXCESS HOURS REQUESTILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division of Professional Regulation 320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor

Springfield, Illinois 62786 217-785-9300

SECONDARY DOCUMENT

LOG-7575

This form is to be completed when an applicant is requesting experience hours that exceed the application matrix. The applicantwill complete this form by typing or writing legibly as to why the excess hours requested should be allowed. Failure to includethis form with any excess hours claimed will automatically result in those hours being reduced to matrix maximums. If the experience REQUIRED a signing supervisor they may be contacted to verify the excess hours claimed. This form MUST be submitted along with the completed LOG-7500. This form may NOT be submitted as a supplement. Completion of this form is NO guarantee that the hours requested will be granted.

APPLICANT IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Name (Last, First, MI)

Indicate the level of certification for which you are applying:

Certified Residential (556) Certified General (553)

Type of Property Found on Page Hours Claimed

Explain In Detail Why You Are Requesting Excess Hours For This Assignment

Signature Date

Supplemental Appraisal Experience Log 2015 Revision

Last Name, First, MI (PRINTED) TOTAL HOURS:

Page _____ of _____

List assignments for which experience credit is requested. List ONLY the number of actual hours worked. Travel TO and FROM assignments will NOT be accepted. Mark ALL the boxes that apply.


Indicate Level of Inspection by Applicant: Interior/Exterior Exterior Only Never Physically Visited the Subject

Applicant’s Work Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc) H&B Use Analysis Sales Comparison Research Cost Approach Analysis Lease Analysis Income Approach Analysis Reconciliation Other – Describe:

Supervisor’s Work Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc) H&B Use Analysis Sales Comparison Research Cost Approach Analysis Lease Analysis Income Approach Analysis Reconciliation Other – Describe:

Form Report Narrative Report Indicate Report Type: Summary Restricted (Use) Self-Contained Appraisal Report Co-inspected by Supervisor Desk or Field Reviewed by Supervisor Co-Appraised by Supervisor







Form Report Narrative Report Indicate Report Type: Summary Restricted (Use) Self-Contained Appraisal Report

Co-inspected by Supervisor Desk or Field Reviewed by Supervisor Co-Appraised by Supervisor Type of Property Site Area

(SqFt or Acres) Primary Improvement GLA Hours Claimed

(Board Use Only) Adjusted Hours





Form Report Narrative Report Indicate Report Type: Summary Restricted (Use) Self-Contained Appraisal Report

Co-inspected by Supervisor Desk or Field Reviewed by Supervisor Co-Appraised by Supervisor Type of Property Site Area

(SqFt or Acres) Primary Improvement GLA Hours Claimed

(Board Use Only) Adjusted Hours

Applicant’s Signature Supervisor’s Signature

Mark this box if a Supervisor was NOT required for assignments on this page

Certification/License or SSN Supervisor’s Cert. No.

505-0742

505-0727

CERTIFICATION BY LICENSING AGENCY/BOARD

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION Division of Professional Regulation


800-560-6420

SECONDARY DOCUMENT

REA-1003

DIRECTIONS: Complete items 1, 2, and 3 of this form and then forward the entire form to the agency or board that has or had jurisdiction over your appraiser’s license. Any fees charged by the agency or board are YOUR responsibility. If you are seeking licensure through Endorsement, this form MUST be completed.

1. PLEASE CHECK THE BOX THAT INDICATES YOUR APPLICATION RANK:Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser

557Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

556Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

5532. APPLICANT IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Name (Last, First, MI)

Social Security Number Sex

M F Permanent Mailing Address (P.O. boxes and retail postal facilities are not permitted as an official address of record) City

State Zip Code County

Profession Name as it appears on the License from your Jurisdiction

License Number (if applicable)

Issuance Date

3. AUTHORIZATION

I hereby authorize _________________________________________to furnish to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation the information requested below.

Signature Today’s Date

4. LICENSING AGENCY or BOARD: The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation will accept other forms of certification provided all information requested on this form is contained in the Certification. Return completed form directly to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786.

Profession Name as it appears on the License License Number

Issuance Date of License Expiration Date of License

Current License Status Active Inactive Lapsed Other:

Endorsement Policy - This Jurisdiction Does Does Not Grant endorsement licensure to Illinois appraisers

YES NO

Is there now or has there ever been any disciplinary action commenced against the applicant? Have there ever been any formal sanctions imposed against the applicant as a matter of public record Including but not limited to fine, reprimand, probation, censure, revocation, suspension, surrender, restriction or limitation? (If yes, attach a certified copy of disciplinary action.)

I certify that the information contained herein is true and correct according to the official records of this jurisdiction.

Seal

Print Name and Title

Agency/Board Address/City/State/Zip

Signature Date Phone

505-0726

CERTIFICATION FOR NONRESIDENT CONSENT

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION Division of Professional Regulation


800-560-6420

SECONDARY DOCUMENT

REA-1002

557 / 556 / 553

DIRECTIONS: Carefully follow the steps outlined within the instructions. Type or print legibly. The form must be completed in its entirety. You must complete all sections. If an area is not applicable, please indicate “N/A”. Incomplete applications or applications completed that do not comply with the instructions will be returned to the applicant. All spaces requiring a signature must contain an original ink signature; copies or digital representations are not acceptable.

PLEASE CHECK THE BOX THAT INDICATES YOUR APPLICATION RANK: Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser

557Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser

556Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

553APPLICANT IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Name (Last, First, MI) Social Security Number

Sex M F

Permanent Mailing Address (P.O. boxes and retail postal facilities are not permitted as an official address of record) City State Zip Code County

Place of Birth (City, State or Country) Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) Age

Telephone where you can be reached Daytime Cell Home

E-Mail CERTIFICATION AND CONSENT

I do hereby consent that suits and actions arising out of any of my appraisal work in Illinois may be commenced

against me in the circuit court of any county of Illinois in which the cause of action arose or in which the plaintiff

resides, by the service of legal process on the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. I

agree that such service on the Agency shall be acknowledged in all courts to be valid and binding as if personal

service of process had been made upon me.

I hereby certify to conduct my practice according to the standards of practice of the Uniform Standards of

Professional Appraisal Practice, the Illinois Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 and the Administrative

Rules thereto.

Signature Today’s Date


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HOW THE EXAMINATION IS ADMINISTERED

The examinations are administered by computer at PSI/AMP Assessment Centers throughout the state of Illinois. Please visit www.goAMP.com for the complete listing of available Assessment Centers. The examinations are offered five days a week and designated Saturdays (inside back cover). The Certified General examination is given in two parts and must be taken on the same day.

EXAMINATION FEE

Examination Fee: $69

Payment may be made by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover), cashier’s check or money order made payable to PSI/AMP. Personal checks, business checks and cash are NOT acceptable forms of payment.

Credit card transactions that are declined will be subject to a $25 handling fee. You must send a certified check or money order for the amount due, including the handling fee, to AMP to cover declined credit card transactions.

SCHEDULING AN EXAMINATION

After you have applied and received approval to schedule an appointment to take the examination, you may register for the Illinois Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Examinations by one of the following methods:

1. Online Scheduling: You may schedule an examination appointment online at www.goAMP.com. To use this service on our website, follow these easy steps:

• Go to www.goAMP.com and select “Candidates.”

• Follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to choose your examination program and register for your examination. Please have your credit card available for online payment of examination fees.

OR

2. Telephone Scheduling: Call PSI/AMP at 800-345-6559 to schedule an examination appointment. This toll-free number is answered from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Central Time) Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Please have your credit card available for payment of examination fees.

OR

3. Fax your registration form

Complete the registration form included in this handbook and fax it to PSI/AMP at 217-522-0446. All sections of this form must be completed. PSI/AMP will fax you a notice that it has been received. This option is available only for individuals paying the examination fee by credit card.

OR

4. Mail your registration form

This is a two-step process:

First, complete the registration form included in this handbook and mail it to PSI/AMP with the examination fee (paid by cashier’s check or money order) to the address indicated on the form. All sections of this form must be completed. This form will be returned, if it is incomplete, illegible or submitted with an incorrect fee.

Second, call PSI/AMP at 800-345-6559 at least 7-10 business days after mailing your registration form to schedule your examination appointment.

If special accommodations are being requested, please submit the Request for Special Examination Accommodations Form included on pages 34-35 prior to contacting PSI/AMP at 800-345-6559 to schedule your examination.

When you contact PSI/AMP to schedule an appointment, please be prepared to confirm a date and location for testing and to provide your name and Social Security number. Note: Your Social Security number is required for unique identification. All individuals are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Refer to the chart below.

Depending on availability, If you contact PSI/AMP by your examination may be 3:00 p.m. Central Time on ... scheduled beginning ...

Monday Wednesday

Tuesday Thursday

Wednesday Friday/Saturday

Thursday Monday

Friday Tuesday

You will be notified of the time to report to the Assessment Center. You will only be allowed to take the examination type for which you have applied; no changes in examination type will be made at the Assessment Center. UNSCHEDULED CANDIDATES (WALK-INS) WILL NOT BE ADMITTED to the Assessment Center.





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Special Arrangements for Candidates with Disabilities

PSI/AMP is interested in ensuring that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to take the examination solely by reason of that disability. PSI/AMP will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

1. Wheelchair access is available at all established Assessment Centers. Candidates must advise PSI/AMP at the time of registration that wheelchair access is necessary.

2. Candidates with visual, sensory or physical disabilities that would prevent them from taking the examination under standard conditions may request special accommodations and arrangements using the forms included on pages 34-35 of this handbook.

Candidates requesting special accommodations will be required to submit documentation of their disability via fax or mail before they are scheduled for an examination. All special arrangements will be made on an individual basis. Please inform PSI/AMP of your need for special accommodations when scheduling your examination.

EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT CHANGES

You may reschedule an examination appointment at no charge once online at www.goAMP.com or by calling PSI/AMP at 800-345-6559 at least two business days prior to your scheduled examination session. (See table below.)

You must contact PSI/AMP by 3:00 p.m. Central Time to If your examination reschedule the examination is scheduled on ... by the previous ...

Monday Wednesday

Tuesday Thursday

Wednesday Friday

Thursday Monday

Friday/Saturday Tuesday

MISSED APPOINTMENTS AND FORFEITURES

You will forfeit your application and all fees paid to take the examination under the following circumstances.

• You wish to reschedule an examination but fail to contact PSI/AMP at least two business days prior to the scheduled testing session.

• You wish to reschedule a second time.

• You appear more than 15 minutes late for an examination.

• You fail to report for an examination appointment.

• You fail to present the required documents (proper ID) on the day of the examination.

• You refuse to provide a fingerprint scan.

A complete application and examination fee are required to reapply for the examination.

INCLEMENT WEATHER, POWER FAILURE OR EMERGENCY

In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen emergencies on the day of an examination, PSI/AMP will determine whether circumstances warrant the cancellation, and subsequent rescheduling, of an examination. The examination will usually not be rescheduled if the Assessment Center personnel are able to open the Assessment Center.

You may visit PSI/AMP’s website at www.goAMP.com prior to the examination to determine if PSI/AMP has been advised that any Assessment Centers are closed. Every attempt is made to administer the examination as scheduled; however, should an examination be canceled at an Assessment Center, all scheduled candidates will receive notification following the examination regarding rescheduling or reapplication procedures.

If power to an Assessment Center is temporarily interrupted during an administration your examination will be restarted. The responses provided up to the point of interruption will be intact, but for security reasons the questions will be scrambled.

NO REFUNDSIf you fail to arrive at the Assessment Center on the date and time that you are scheduled for an examination appointment, you will not be refunded any portion of your examination fee and you must reregister by contacting PSI/AMP; examination fees may NOT be transferred to another appointment.




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If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, fail to present the appropriate ID or required documentation, or fail to provide a fingerprint scan, you will not be admitted, you will forfeit your examination fee, and you must reregister for the examination by contacting PSI/AMP.

EXAMINATION CONTENTTo begin your preparation in an informed and organized manner, you should know what to expect from the actual examination in terms of the content. Information regarding the content of the examination you will be taking is presented in the following sections.

Associate Trainee SpecificationsThe Associate Trainee examination is composed of 110 questions including 100 scored questions and 10 pretest questions. Pretest questions are not identified and are not included in your score.

Associate Trainee Content Outline Candidates will be given 3 hours to complete the Associate examination. In order to pass the examination, you must receive a score of at least 75% correct.

Topics / Subtopics

I – Influences on Real Estate Value (5 Items)

IA – Physical and EnvironmentalIB – EconomicIC – Governmental and LegalID – Social

II – Legal Considerations in Appraisal (6 Items)

IIA – Real Estate vs. Real PropertyIIB – Real vs. Personal PropertyIIC – Limitations on RE OwnershipIID – Legal Rights and InterestsIIE – Forms of Property OwnershipIIF – Legal DescriptionsIIG – Transfer of Title

III – Types of Value (5 Items)IIIA – Market Value, Value in ExchangeIIIB – PriceIIIC – CostIIID – Investment ValueIIIE – Value in UseIIIF – Assessed ValueIIIG – Insurable Value

IV – Economic Principles (5 Items)

IVA – AnticipationIVB – BalanceIVC – ChangeIVD – CompetitionIVE – Conformity – Progression/RegressionIVF – Contribution

IVG – Increasing/Decreasing ReturnsIVH – SubstitutionIVI – Supply and DemandIVJ – Surplus Productivity

V – Real Estate Markets and Analysis (5 Items)VA – Characteristics of RE MarketsVB – Absorption AnalysisVC – Role of Money, Capital MktsVD – Real Estate Financing

VI – Valuation Process (12 Items)VIA – Definition of the ProblemVIB – Scope of WorkVIC – Collection and Analysis of DataVID – HBU AnalysisVIE – App and Limitations of Each ApproachVIF – Reconciliation, Final Value Opinion

VII – Property Description (9 Items)VIIA – Site DescriptionVIIB – Improvement DescriptionVIIC – Basic Construction and Design

VIII – Highest and Best Use Analysis (8 Items)VIIIA – Four TestsVIIIB – Vacant Site or As If VacantVIIIC – As ImprovedVIIID – Interim Use

IX – Appraisal Statistical Concepts (5 Items)IXA – MeanIXB – MedianIXC – ModeIXD – RangeIXE – Standard Deviation

X – Approaches to Value (28 Items)XA – Cost ApproachXB – Income ApproachXC –Sales Comparison ApproachXD – Site Value

XI – USPAP (12 Items)

Certified Residential and Certified General Specifications

The examination specifications and the detailed content outline have been established by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB). The authority for the AQB to set standards and approve examination content was established by Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989.

The Certified Residential and Certified General examinations are composed of 125 questions. In addition to the number of questions that are used to determine your score, the examinations may contain up to 15 questions that are being pretested for future versions of the examination. Pretest questions are not identified and are not included in your score.


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Certified Residential and Certified General Content OutlineThe Certified Residential and Certified General examinations are based upon eight major content areas. Although the topics of the major content areas are the same for both examinations, the emphasis devoted to the content areas differs in each examination. Each of the content areas is briefly described below.

Content Area Description CG CR

1. Real estate market 22 22A. Types of influences on real estate value

1. Agents of production 2 Factors of value (e.g., desire, utility, scarcity,

effective purchasing power) 3. Forces on value (e.g., social, economic,

governmental, environmental) 4. Principles of real estate

B. Types of government power 1. Police power 2. Eminent domain 3. Escheat 4. Taxation

C. Types of real estate value 1. Value in use 2. Market value 3. Going concern 4. Investment value 5. Ad valorem / assessed 6. Liquidation / disposition 7. Insurable value 8. Cost vs. Price vs. Value

D. Date of value premise 1. Retrospective 2. Current 3. Prospective

E. Market analysis 1. Market delineation (e.g., neighborhood,

linkages) 2. Market conditions (e.g., supply and demand,

absorption, capture rates) 3. Types of market analysis

F. Investment analysis 1. Mortgage calculations 2. Financial calculations (e.g., net present value)

G. Tests of highest and best use 1. Legally-allowable 2. Physically-possible 3. Financially-feasible 4. Maximally-productive

H. Analysis of highest and best use 1. As improved 2. As vacant

2. Property description 12 13A. Description of land or site

1. Physical and functional description

2. Legal description a. Metes and bounds b. Government survey c. Lot and block

B. Description of improvements and building components 1. Physical and functional description 2. Personal property items vs. fixtures

C. Legal interest 1. Fee simple 2. Leased fee 3. Leasehold 4. Life estate and remainders 5. Partial / fractional interest (e.g., condominiums, co-ops) 6. Types of ownership and legal documents (e.g., joint tenancy,

deeds, contracts)D. Rights to use

1. Public restrictions 2. Private restrictions

E. Property taxation

3. Land or site valuation 4 4A. Land or site valuation methods

1. Allocation 2. Extraction 3. Residual 4. Subdivision 5. Sales comparison (e.g., paired sales) 6. Ground rent capitalization

4. Sales comparison approach 16 24A. Identification of comparable salesB. Units of comparisonC. Elements of comparison

1. Property rights 2. Financing 3. Condition of sale 4. Expenditures immediately upon sale 5. Market conditions 6. Location 7. Physical characteristics 8. Economic characteristics 9. Use / legal10. Non-realty components of value

D. Quantitative adjustments 1. Paired data 2. Statistical methods (e.g., linear regression,

graphic analysis, central tendency) 3. Cost analysis 4. Income capitalization

E. Qualitative adjustments 1. Trend analysis 2. Ranking analysis / bracketing 3. Relative comparison analysis 4. Interviews with market participants

F. Reconciliation to indicated value by the sales comparison approach


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5. Cost approach 14 16A. Sources of cost information

1. Cost manuals and services 2. Actual costs 3. Market-extracted

B. Cost components 1. Direct 2. Indirect 3. Entrepreneurial incentive and profit 4. Reproduction vs. replacement cost

C. Depreciation 1. Physical deterioration a. Physical curable b. Physical incurable short-lived c. Physical incurable long-lived 2. Functional obsolescence a. Curable b. Incurable 3. External obsolescence a. Locational b. Economic

D. Methods of estimating depreciation 1. Age-life and modified age-life 2. Breakdown 3. Market extraction

E. Reconciliation to indicated value by the cost approach

6. Income approach 22 11A. Sources of income generation

1. Rent and leases 2. Reimbursements 3. Other

B. Occupancy / vacancy analysisC. Expenses

1. Fixed 2. Variable 3. Replacement allowance / reserves 4. Capital expenses vs. ordinary expenses

D. Capitalization 1. Direct capitalization a. Multipliers b. Overall rates (e.g., equity rates) c. Reconstruction of operating statement

(e.g., NOI, EGI, PGI, expenses, and ratios) 2. Derivation of capitalization rates a. Band of investment b. Market-extracted 3. Yield capitalization a. Discounted cash flow b. Property models c. Yield rates

E. Estimation of value using income approach 1. Using direct capitalization a. Fee simple b. Leased fee c. Leasehold 2. Using yield capitalization a. Fee simple b. Leased fee c. Leasehold

F. Reconciliation to indicated value by the income approach

7. Reconciliation of value indications 2 2A. Reconciliation of approaches to value

8. Uniform standards of professional appraisal practice (USPAP) 18 18A. Definitions and preambleB. Ethics ruleC. Record keeping ruleD. Competency ruleE. Scope of work ruleF. Jurisdictional exception ruleG. Standard 1 (e.g., development of assignment

scope and value opinion)H. Standard 2 (e.g., communication of results)I. Standard 3 (e.g., appraisal review)J. Statements on appraisal standards

TOTAL 110 110

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Sample QuestionsThe following illustrate the type of questions used in the examinations. These sample questions do not represent the full range of content or difficulty levels contained in the examinations. They are intended to help you become familiar with the types and formats of questions on the examination. Read each question and decide which answer is best. You may then check your answers with the answer key that follows.

1. The subject property is a 10,000 sf office building encumbered by a full-service lease with a contract base rent of $1.25 per sf monthly. Stabilized vacancy/credit loss allowance for similar properties within the market area is 7% of PGI. The operating expense ratio for similar properties is 30% of EGI, plus reserves for replacement of $0.15 per sf. Based on these facts, what is the projected net operating income?

A. $97,650B. $93,000C. $96,150D. $94,500

2. The assignment is a warehouse located in an industrial park. The client requires the cost approach be completed. There are no vacant land comparables in the market area. There are 3 sales of commercial buildings in the industrial park with similar lots that the appraiser has researched extensively. The appraiser found the following information:

Sale 1 sold for $1,750,000. The buyer allocated 20% of the value to the site and 80% to the value of the structure.

Sale 2 sold for $1,000,000. The buyer was not available for verification, but the seller was available. The seller had just built the structure after holding the lot for 10 years as an investment property. He paid $100,000 for the lot and had earned 25% straight line annual return on his investment over the cost of the structure and its entrepreneurial profit.

Sale 3 sold for $3,500,000. The buyer estimated that 90% of what he paid was for the structure.

What is the indicated value of the lot using the allocation approach?

A. $350,000B. $500,000C. $135,000D. $125,000

3. During the research of a subject property an appraiser learns the occupants (parents) have been granted a life estate by their children. What interest do the children hold in the property?

A. Remainderman B. Life tenantC. TrusteeD. Trustor

4. A homeowner purchased two adjacent lots in a tract subdivision 20 years ago and built a single-unit residence entirely on one lot, utilizing the second lot as a side yard. The homeowner has decided to build a smaller home on the vacant side lot and retain the existing home as a rental. What term applies to the second yard?

A. Surplus landB. Vacant siteC. Excess land D. Underutilized site

5. The subject assignment is to appraise a 1880s vintage house using the cost approach. The house has metal stamped ceilings, lath and plaster walls, which are items not easily available in today’s construction. The estimated replacement cost using modern materials is $120 per sf. Contractors charge $15 more per sf to work on older houses. The estimated reproduction cost is $185 per sf. What is the estimated loss in utility?

A. $65 per sfB. $33 per sfC. $80 per sfD. $15 per sf

6. While working on an appraisal of a residential property in a new home subdivision, the appraiser finds that the builders have a total of 100 home sites currently offered for sale. In measuring market demand the appraiser notes that all of the builders are currently averaging 2 new sales contracts per month (combined), and are expecting to sell 24 homes within the next year. What conclusion could be drawn with regard to the 100 available home sites and a market period of the next 12 months?

A. The market is in a condition of supply and demand.B. The market is in a condition of balance.C. The market is in a condition of oversupply. D. The market is in a condition of undersupply.

Answers

1. C 4. C2. A 5. A3. A 6. C


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TAKING THE EXAMINATIONYour examination will be given by computer at a PSI/AMP Assessment Center. You do not need any computer experience or typing skills to take your examination. On the day of your examination appointment, report to the Assessment Center no later than your scheduled testing time. Look for signs indicating PSI/AMP Assessment Center Check-in. IF YOU ARRIVE MORE THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED TESTING TIME, YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.

Identification and FingerprintingTo gain admission to the Assessment Center, you must present proper identification and provide a fingerprint scan. You must present two forms of identification. The primary form must be government issued, current and include your name, signature and photograph. No form of temporary identification will be accepted. You will also be required to sign a roster for verification of identity.

• Examples of valid primary forms of identification are: driver’s license with photograph; state identification card with photograph; passport; military identification card with photograph.

• The secondary form of identification must display your name and signature for signature verification (e.g., credit card with signature, social security card with signature, employment/student ID card with signature).

• If your name on your registration is different than it appears on your identification, you must bring proof of your name change (e.g., marriage license, divorce decree or court order).

During the examination process, you will be required to provide biometric verification of your identity. Biometric identification may include photography, fingerprint scan, or other. Your examination session is also subject to video surveillance. If you do not agree to these conditions, you will not be able to take the examination and will be excused from the Assessment Center. Your examination fee will NOT be refunded.

YOU MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION AND PROVIDE A VALID FINGERPRINT SCAN TO GAIN ADMISSION TO THE ASSESSMENT CENTER. Failure to provide appropriate identification and fingerprint scan at the time of the examination is considered a missed appointment. There will be no refund of your examination fee.

RULES FOR THE EXAMINATION Security

PSI/AMP administration and security standards are designed to ensure all candidates are provided the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. The Assessment Center is continuously monitored by audio and video surveillance equipment for security purposes.

The following security procedures apply during the examination:

• Examinations are proprietary. No cameras, notes, tape recorders, pagers or cellular/smart phones are allowed in the testing room. Possession of a cellular/smart phone or other electronic devices is strictly prohibited and will result in dismissal from the examination.

• Only silent, non-programmable calculators without alpha keys or printing capabilities are allowed in the testing room.

• No guests, visitors or family members are allowed in the testing room or reception areas.

• Candidates may be subjected to a metal detection scan upon entering the examination room.

Personal BelongingsNo personal items, valuables, or weapons should be brought to the Assessment Center. Only wallets and keys are permitted. Coats must be left outside the testing room. You will be provided a soft locker to store your wallet and/or keys with you in the testing room. The proctor will lock the soft locker prior to you enterring the testing room. You will not have access to these items until after the examination is completed. Please note the following items will not be allowed in the testing room except securely locked in the soft locker.

• watches

• hats

• wallets

• keys

Once you have placed everything into the soft locker, you will be asked to pull out your pockets to ensure they are empty. If all personal items will not fit in the soft locker you will not be able to test. The site will not store any personal belongings.

If any personal items are observed or heard (e.g., cellular/smart phones, alarms) in the testing room after the examination is started, the administration will be forfeited.


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Examination Restrictions• Pencils will be provided during check-in.

• You will be provided with five pieces of scratch paper at a time to use during the examination, unless noted on the sign-in roster for a particular candidate. You must return the scratch paper to the supervisor at the completion of testing, or you will not receive your score report.

• No documents or notes of any kind may be removed from the Assessment Center.

• No questions concerning the content of the examination may be asked during the examination.

• Eating, drinking or smoking will not be permitted in the Assessment Center.

• You may take a break whenever you wish, but you will not be allowed additional time to make up for time lost during breaks.

MisconductIf you engage in any of the following conduct during the examination you may be dismissed, your scores will not be reported and examination fees will not be refunded. Examples of misconduct are when you:

• create a disturbance, are abusive, or otherwise uncooperative;

• display and/or use electronic communications equipment such as pagers, cellular/smart phones;

• talk or participate in conversation with other examination candidates;

• give or receive help or are suspected of doing so;

• leave the Assessment Center during the administration;

• attempt to record examination questions or make notes;

• attempt to take the examination for someone else;

• are observed with personal belongings, or

• are observed with notes, books or other aids without it being noted on the roster.

Copyrighted Examination QuestionsAll examination questions are the copyrighted property of PSI/AMP (for the Associate examination) or AQB (for the other examinations). It is forbidden under federal copyright law to copy, reproduce, record, distribute or display these examination questions by any means, in whole or in part. Doing so may subject you to severe civil and criminal penalties.

Computer LoginAfter your identification has been confirmed, you will be directed to a testing carrel. You will be instructed on-screen to enter your Social Security number. You will be prompted to provide a fingerprint scan and take your photograph which will remain on-screen throughout your testing session. This photograph will also print on your score report.

Practice ExaminationPrior to attempting the examination, you will be given the opportunity to practice taking an examination on the computer. The time you use for this practice examination is NOT counted as part of your examination time or score. When you are comfortable with the computer testing process, you may quit the practice session and begin the timed examination.

Timed ExaminationFollowing the practice examination, you will begin the actual examination. Before beginning, instructions for taking the examination are provided on-screen. The Associate examination is 3 hours and the Certified Residential examination is 4 hours. The following time limit will be in effect for the Certified General examination.

Time Allotted Time Allotted Examination A.M. Session P.M. Session

Certified General Appraiser 3 hours 3 hours

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The computer monitors the time you spend on the examination. The examination will terminate if you exceed the time allowed. You may click on the “Time” box in the lower right portion of the screen. A digital clock indicates the time remaining for you to complete the examination. The Time feature may be turned off during the examination.


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Only one examination question is presented at a time. The question number appears in the lower right portion of the screen. Choices of answers to the examination questions are identified as A, B, C or D. You must indicate your choice by either typing in the letter in the response box in the lower left portion of the computer screen or clicking in the option using the mouse. To change your answer, enter a different option by typing in the letter in the response box or by clicking on the option using the mouse. You may change your answer as many times as you wish during the examination time limit.

To move to the next question, click on the forward arrow (>) in the lower right portion of the screen. This action will move you forward through the examination question by question. If you wish to review any question, click the backward arrow (<) or use the left arrow key to move backward through the examination.

An examination question may be left unanswered for return later in the testing session. Questions may also be bookmarked for later review by clicking in the blank square to the right of the Time button. Click on the hand icon to advance to the next unanswered or bookmarked question on the examination. To identify all unanswered and bookmarked questions, repeatedly click on the hand icon. When the examination is completed, the number of examination questions answered is reported. If not all questions have been answered and there is time remaining, return to the examination and answer those questions. Be sure to provide an answer for each examination question before ending the examination. There is no penalty for guessing.

Candidate CommentsDuring the examination, you may make comments for any question by clicking on the button displaying an exclamation point (!) to the left of the Time button. This opens a dialogue box where comments may be entered. Comments will be reviewed, but individual responses will not be provided.

FOLLOWING THE EXAMINATION Your Score Report

The passing score reflects the amount of knowledge that the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) has determined to be appropriate. A criterion-referenced, standard-setting procedure involving expert judgment was used by the AQB to evaluate each question on the entire examination in order to identify an appropriate passing point. Your ability to pass the examination depends on the amount of knowledge that you display, and not on the performance of the other individuals taking the examination.

While the Examination Content Outlines were recently updated, the scaled passing score remains the same at 75 or higher. Scaled scores can range from 0 to 110, with 75 and up representing passing scores.

Scores are reported to candidates as scaled scores. The scaled scores are computed from raw scores. Raw scores, or percentage scores, are the actual number of questions answered correctly. Raw scores are mathematically converted to scaled scores to maintain a consistency in the meaning of scores, regardless of when the examination was taken or the difficulty of the examination form.

Examinations change over time. Each examination form may vary in difficulty, with one examination form easier or more difficult than other examination forms. However, when converting raw scores to scaled scores, it should not make a difference whether candidates take an easier or more difficult examination form. With the mathematical adjustment, the scaled score accounts for differences by adjusting the scores up or down depending on the difficulty of examination forms. When these adjustments are made, the effect is to produce an unbiased and consistent passing standard that does not change from one examination form to another.

As new forms of the examination are introduced, a certain number of questions in each content area are replaced by new questions. Questions are selected for inclusion on an examination form to ensure that it exactly matches the detailed content outline. The goal of this procedure is to ensure fairness to all candidates.

After completing the examination, you are asked to provide responses to a short evaluation of your examination experience. Then, you are instructed to report to the proctor to receive your instant score report. Scores are reported in printed form only, in person or by U.S. mail. Please do not call PSI/AMP or the Appraiser Qualifications Board for score information; scores are not reported by telephone, electronic mail or facsimile.

If You Pass the ExaminationIf you pass the examination, the score report will indicate that the examination has been passed. To obtain your license, follow the instructions in the following LICENSURE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS section.


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If You Fail the ExaminationIf you fail the examination, you will receive a diagnostic score report showing your score. Your score report will also show scores on major content areas of the examination. To reregister for the examination, visit www.goAMP.com, call PSI/AMP at 800-345-6559 or submit a new completed registration form (if payment is made by cashier’s check, money order, or personal check).There is no limit to the number of times you may take the examination within your three-year eligibility period.

Duplicate Score ReportYou may purchase additional copies of your score report at a cost of $25 per copy. Requests must be submitted to PSI/AMP, in writing, within 12 months after the examination date. Complete the request form on page 36 of this handbook and submit it with the required fee payable to PSI/AMP. Duplicate score reports will be processed and mailed within approximately five business days following receipt of the request.

LICENSE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The licensure process cannot begin until you have passed the examination and received a passing score report from PSI/AMP. To apply for licensure, send the application (original score report) to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Please note that passing the examination does not guarantee licensure. The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is in the process of reviewing your application and may request additional information including, but not limited to, copies of the appraisal reports being claimed in your experience log.

Department of Financial and Professional RegulationDivision of Professional Regulation

320 West Washington StreetSpringfield, IL 62786


ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE APPRAISER EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM

Instructions for Completing the Examination Registration Form

The numbered questions correspond to the numbered blanks on the registration form (reverse side). PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK ALL INFORMATION.

1. NAME: Enter your last name, first name and middle initial exactly as they appear on your driver’s license. Do not use nicknames.

2. MAILING ADDRESS: Abbreviate words like street, drive or road, and include your zip code.

3. TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBER: Please provide a telephone number at which you may be reached during normal business hours Monday through Friday. This number will be used by PSI/AMP only in the event you have failed to complete your registration form correctly or if there should be a last minute change in the test site location. Provide your fax number if you are faxing your registration form to PSI/AMP.

4. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Enter your Social Security number. YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WILL BE USED AS YOUR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FOR THIS EXAMINATION. WE CANNOT PROCESS YOUR REGISTRATION WITHOUT IT!

5. BIRTH DATE: Enter the month, day and year of your birth.

6. TYPE OF EXAMINATION: Choose the appropriate box.

7. EXAMINATION FEE: The examination fee is $69. This fee must be submitted with your registration form. Cashier’s check or money orders should be made payable to PSI/AMP. Payment by cash, business check or personal check is not acceptable.

8. SIGNATURE AND DATE: Read the statement and sign your name as you would on a check or business letter.


ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE APPRAISER EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM

EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORMSubmit this form ONLY if you are paying your examination fee by cashier’s check or money order. If payment is to be made by credit card, visit www.goAMP.com or call PSI/AMP at 800-345-6559 to schedule your appointment and do not submit this form.

Using the instructions on the reverse side, complete this form, and mail it with the appropriate examination fee to:

IL Appraisers ProgramP.O. Box 13482

Springfield, IL 62791-8496Fax: 217-522-0446

1. NAME ________________________________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name M.I.

2. MAILING ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________ Number, Street and Apartment Number

________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code

3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (_______) ______ – __________ FAX NUMBER (_______) ______ – __________ Daytime Telephone (Complete only if you are faxing this form to PSI/AMP.)

4. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER __________ – _______ – __________

5. BIRTH DATE ______ – ______ – ______ Month Day Year

6. TYPE OF EXAMINATION Associate Certified Residential Certified General

7. EXAMINATION FEE $69Your examination fee must be submitted with your registration form. Payment may be made by cashier’s check or money order made payable to PSI/AMP. Payment by cash, business check or personal check is not acceptable.

8. SIGNATURE AND DATEI have read and understand the information provided in the Candidate Handbook, and the information I have provided on this registration form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:________________________________________________ Date:___________________________



REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please complete this form and the Documentation of Disability-Related Needs on the reverse side and submit it with your application at least 45 days prior to your requested examination date. The information you provide and any documentation regarding your disability and your need for accommodation in testing will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Candidate InformationSocial Security # __________ – _______ – ____________ Requested Assessment Center: ______________________

Name (Last, First, Middle Initial, Former Name)

Mailing Address

City State Zip Code

Daytime Telephone Number

Special AccommodationsI request special accommodations for the __________________________________________________ examination.

Please provide (check all that apply):

______ Reader

______ Extended testing time (time and a half)

______ Reduced distraction environment

______ Please specify below if other special accommodations are needed.

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Signed: _________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

Return this form to: PSI/AMP, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543.

If you have questions, call Candidate Services at 800-345-6559, Fax 913-895-4650. Rev. 12/29/2016


DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY-RELATED NEEDS

Please have this section completed by an appropriate professional (education professional, physician, psychologist, psychiatrist) to ensure that PSI/AMP is able to provide the required examination accommodations.

Professional DocumentationI have known __________________________________________________ since _____ / _____ / _____ in my capacity as a Examination Candidate Date

_______________________________________________________________________. Professional Title

The candidate discussed with me the nature of the examination to be administered. It is my opinion that, because of this candidate’s disability described below, he/she should be accommodated by providing the special arrangements listed on the reverse side.

Description of Disability: _______________________________________________________________________________

Signed: ___________________________________________________ Title: ___________________________________

Printed Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _____________________________ Email Address: ________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________ License # (if applicable): _________________________________

Return this form to: PSI/AMP, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543.

If you have questions, call Candidate Services at 800-345-6559, Fax 913-895-4650.

Rev. 12/29/2016


DUPLICATE SCORE REPORT REQUEST FORM FOR ILLINOIS APPRAISER

DIRECTIONS: Use this form to request a duplicate score report. Complete all requested information. This form must be received within one year of the examination date and include a check or money order for $25 payable to PSI/AMP. Duplicate score reports will be processed and mailed within approximately five business days following receipt of the request.

Name:_____________________________________________________ Social Security #: ___________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________ Daytime Phone: ______________________________

Examination Taken: Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser

Certified Residential Appraiser

Certified General Appraiser

Examination Date: _________________ Assessment Center: _________________

I hereby authorize PSI/AMP to send me a duplicate of my examination results.

Signature:______________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Mail your completed form and correct fee to:PSI/AMP, IL Appraiser, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543


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SATURDAY SCHEDULE

2017 SATURDAY SCHEDULE

January 2017 7 14 21 28 Chicago X X X X Naperville (9:00 a.m.) X X X Glen Ellyn X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park Rockford X Matteson X Springfield X X Urbana Carbondale X St. Louis, MO X

February 2017 4 11 18 25 Chicago X X X X Naperville (9:00 a.m.) X X X Glen Ellyn X X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park X Rockford Matteson X Springfield X X Urbana X Carbondale St. Louis, MO X

March 2017 4 11 18 25 Chicago X X X X Naperville (9:00 a.m.) X X X X Glen Ellyn X X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park X Rockford X Matteson X Springfield X X Urbana X Carbondale X St. Louis, MO X

April 2017 1 8 15 22 29Chicago X X X X XNaperville (9:00 a.m.) X X X XGlen Ellyn X X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park X Rockford X Matteson X Springfield X X Urbana X Carbondale X St. Louis, MO X

May 2017 6 13 20 27 Chicago X X X No Naperville (9:00 a.m.) X X X Testing Glen Ellyn X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park Rockford X Matteson X Springfield X X Urbana Carbondale X St. Louis, MO X

June 2017 3 10 17 24 Chicago X X X X Naperville (9:00 a.m.) X X X X Glen Ellyn X X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park X Rockford X Matteson X Springfield X X Urbana X Carbondale X St. Louis, MO X


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July 2017 1 8 15 22 29Chicago X X X X XNaperville (9:00 a.m.) X X X XGlen Ellyn X X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park X Rockford Matteson X Springfield X Urbana X Carbondale St. Louis, MO X

August 2017 5 12 19 26 Chicago X X X X Naperville (9:00 a.m.) X X X X Glen Ellyn X X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park X Rockford X Matteson X Springfield X X Urbana X Carbondale X St. Louis, MO X

September 2017 2 9 16 23 30 Chicago No X X X XNaperville (9:00 a.m.) Testing X X X XGlen Ellyn X X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park X Rockford Matteson X Springfield X X Urbana X Carbondale St. Louis, MO X

October 2017 7 14 21 28 Chicago X X X X Naperville (9:00 a.m.) X X X X Glen Ellyn X X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park X Rockford X Matteson X Springfield X X Urbana X Carbondale X St. Louis, MO X

November 2017 4 11 18 25 Chicago X X X No Naperville (9:00 a.m.) X X X Testing Glen Ellyn X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park Rockford X Matteson X Springfield X X Urbana Carbondale X St. Louis, MO X

December 2017 2 9 16 23 30Chicago X X X X XNaperville (9:00 a.m.) X X X Glen Ellyn X Buffalo Grove X Franklin Park Rockford X Matteson X Springfield X X Urbana Carbondale X St. Louis, MO X

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