An Act updating real estate appraiser record retention requirements

This bill updates the rules for how long real estate appraisers in Massachusetts must keep their work records. It requires certified general, certified residential, and licensed appraisers to store original contracts, appraisal reports, and supporting data for at least five years after the work is done. If an appraiser has testified in a court case related to an assignment, they must keep those records for two years after the legal process ends, whichever time period lasts longer. The change directly affects all licensed and certified appraisers in the state by extending the standard retention period and clarifying requirements for those involved in legal proceedings.