BOARD/COMMISSION:  Real Estate Appraisal Advisory Board

(1) All members must currently be, and have been for the past five years, residents of this state; (2) membership must reasonably reflect geographic distribution of the population of this state; (3) one member must be currently licensed as, and have been actively engaged and in good standing for the past five years as, a certified general real property appraiser; (4) two members must be currently licensed as, and have been actively engaged and in good standing for the past five years as, a certified residential real property appraiser; (5) one member must be currently licensed as, and have been actively engaged and in good standing for the past five years as, a real estate appraiser and as a real estate broker or salesperson under Chapter 82; (6) one member must represent appraisal management companies, as defined in section 82C.02 subd. 4, as evidenced by the member's employment with an appraisal management company; (7) one member must represent the interests of the general public and have knowledge of the real estate business; and (8) the commissioner must be a member.   

The board shall advise, provide input and suggest best practices to the commissioner regarding real estate appraisers, including, but not limited to, licensing, public disciplinary matters, continuing education and industry-related trends.