ARSD 20:14:15:03. Ranking system for candidate selection

The program administrator shall review candidates for the experience training program according to the following point system: (1) Resides in and intends to establish and maintain a real estate appraisal practice in a South Dakota county with a population of ten thousand or less, thirty-five points; (2) Currently holds a registered trainee appraiser credential, twenty points; (3) Has completed the applicable education prescribed in § 20:14:15:01, fifteen points; (4) Understands the requirements, including tuition and travel, and commits in writing to completing the program, ten points; (5) Holds a bachelor's degree required for the state-certified general appraiser credential or has the college-level education required for the state-certified residential appraiser credential, as applicable for the desired appraiser credential. If the candidate is seeking a state-licensed appraiser credential only, college-level education is not required. The candidate will receive the allocated points in this category, ten points; and (6) Possesses the required technology and equipment, ten points. The program administrator shall select candidates with the highest point score for the program.