FAQs for NH Assessors

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Q & A about the new USPAP requirements for NH Assessor's

Are your CE courses accepted by the NH OPLC DRA's ASB?

Who has to take USPAP to recertify?

When did the new requirement go into effect?

Where can I find a USPAP course for Assessors?

Is this a one-time requirement?

Should I take the 1 day or 2 day USPAP course?

Do Appraisers have to take USPAP?

Are your CE courses accepted by the NH OPLC DRA's ASB?

The ASB DRA accepts all courses approved by the NH Appraiser Board are acceptable to the DRA for CE per ASB 301.05 (a) (9).

Who has to take USPAP to recertify?

DRA Certified Property Assessors and DRA Certified Property Assessor Supervisors are required to attend a Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course as part of their recertification requirements.

When did the new requirement go into effect?

The New Hampshire Assessing Standards Board rules began requiring Assessors and Supervisors to attend a USPAP course as part of their recertification requirements starting with those recertifying in 2007.

Where can I find a USPAP course for Assessors?

Check our website for the next USPAP offering. The national USPAP courses are national courses embracing all valuation disciplines. Instructors usually try to tailor their presentations to their audience, so "stacking the deck" is often possible by filling the seats with others from your discipline. (Get other assessors to take the same course you are!)

Is this a one-time requirement?

No. The ASB's intent is to have all DRA certified Assessors and Assessor Supervisors become familiar and stay current with nationally accepted professional appraisal practices and standards. The requirement is ongoing with the 5-year recertification cycles.

Should I take the 1 day or 2 day USPAP course?

There are 2 versions of the Appraisal Foundation's National USPAP Course - a 7-hour, 1-day, USPAP update seminar and a 15-hour, 2-day USPAP course with an exam.

The 1-day update seminars are offerred more often and focus on changes that have occurred in USPAP. This course would be a waste of time for those who are not already familiar with USPAP. When asked this question of one official at DRA, they suggested that the 1-day course would be inadequate for someone who had not already taken the 2-day one. NH Assessors and Supervisors should consider the 2-day USPAP course a pre-requisite.

The 2-day course is an introductory course, and should be taken before attempting the 1-day update.

Do Appraisers have to take USPAP?

All appraisers certified or licensed by the New Hampshire Real Estate Appraisal Board (NHREAB) have to take the 1-day USPAP update every two calendar years.