The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) is accepting applications for its annual selection of new members to serve on the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB). Individuals appointed through this process will begin their term on Jan. 1, 2026, TAF announced in a release.

 The application deadline is July 31.

 Each appointment may be for a one-, two-, or three-year term, depending on the needs of the board. For this selection cycle, there are up to four open seats on the AQB and up to five open seats on the ASB that are eligible for appointment or reappointment.

 “The ASB and AQB play a critical role in upholding public trust in the appraisal profession,” TAF President Kelly Davids said in the release. “This is a unique opportunity for individuals committed to the profession’s future to help shape its standards and qualifications at the highest level.”

 Background and qualifications:

• The AQB is responsible for establishing the minimum education, experience and examination requirements for real estate appraisers to obtain and maintain state licensure or certification. The AQB also sets minimum qualifications for personal property appraisers, which must be met by Foundation Partners that confer personal property designations.
• Serving on the AQB requires a strong understanding of what it takes to enter and succeed in the appraisal profession — including the skills, knowledge and practical competencies expected of new appraisers. While holding an appraiser credential is not required, AQB members must bring relevant expertise, sound judgment and a willingness to engage deeply with the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.
• The ASB is responsible for developing, interpreting and amending the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). ASB members are expected to have a strong working knowledge of USPAP, the ability to think critically about its structure and intent and the judgment to determine when and how new guidance should be issued.
• Each board holds two in-person, two-day work sessions annually, along with additional virtual work sessions as needed. Meetings are typically held in Washington, D.C. but may occasionally take place in other locations in conjunction with TAF events. Boards also convene for two to three virtual public meetings per year (half-day sessions) and monthly two- to three-hour conference calls. Board work between meetings is ongoing and varies by project.
• Members are compensated for their service and reimbursed for travel expenses. Individuals appointed to the AQB or ASB have an initial term length of one, two, or three years depending on Board needs.

The Boards Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees seeks applicants from a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds who bring deep thinking, collaborative decision-making and a commitment to advancing the appraisal profession in the public interest.

 Click here to apply for the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) and here to apply for the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB).

 Contact Arika James with questions at [email protected] or call 202-624-3072.