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Texas appraisal board hears detailed pitch for state practicum pathway, asks staff for needs analysis
Summary
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board heard a detailed presentation from Melissa Bond, creator of the Mississippi practicum, about a hybrid, hands‑on practicum intended to produce licensed appraisers. The board asked staff for a needs analysis and directed further information-gathering before authorizing a formal approval process.
Melissa Bond, the creator of the Mississippi practicum, told the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board on May 16 that a state‑approved practicum can produce appraisers who pass the national licensing exam on their first try while delivering extensive on‑the‑ground experience focused on USPAP and report development.
Bond described the program as a hybrid of supervised practice and coursework that emphasizes problem identification, scope of work, market analysis and the three approaches to value. "This practicum begins with understanding USPAP," she said, adding that her cohorts spend up to 30 hours a week and can complete the 1,000 hours required for licensure in roughly 7½ months for a cohort of about…
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