NC S829

Requires registration with the North Carolina Appraisal Board for all real estate appraisal management companies beginning January 1, 2011, with initial registration fees not to exceed $3,500 and annual renewal fees not to exceed $2,000.

Establishes prohibited practices for appraisal management companies including influencing appraisers through coercion, withholding payment, threatening removal from panels, or providing predetermined valuation targets.

Mandates each registered company designate a certified real estate appraiser as compliance manager and maintain records of licensing verification, appraiser competencies, quality control reviews, and service requests for five years.

Grants the Board authority to deny, suspend, or revoke registration and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation for non-compliance, false applications, or violations of appraisal standards.

Authorizes the Board to conduct criminal history background checks on applicants and registrants, with convictions not automatically disqualifying but considered against specific factors including crime severity and time elapsed.