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List of rulemaking activity
Alternative qualifications for appraisers
- All business and professional licensing
- Appraisers
Completed
Current rule(s)
Real estate appraisers (Chapter 308-125 WAC)
Summary
We aligned this rule with industry recommendations. The rule change gives real estate appraisers an alternative way to get licensed.
Current step
January 9, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on December 29, 2023.
- Public hearing audio (MP3, 11 minutes)
- Public hearing transcript