An Act providing consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals

This bill amends Massachusetts law to strictly prohibit unlicensed individuals from preparing paid real estate appraisals or appraisal reports within the state. The primary mechanism involves adding a new sentence to existing regulations that explicitly bans non-licensed persons from performing these tasks for a fee, while also removing a previous subdivision that allowed certain exceptions. These changes directly affect real estate professionals and consumers by ensuring that all compensated appraisal work is conducted only by licensed experts. The legislation aims to standardize the qualifications required for anyone offering paid appraisal services in the Commonwealth.