As outlined above, PREAS contract appraisers are qualified by answering an RFP for Statewide Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services (PREAS), which has been posted to TxDOT's website. Senior TxDOT appraisal staff grade the RFP submissions and qualify contract appraisers based on a scoring system.

Evaluation criteria include:

certification by TxDOT;
experience of the individual real estate appraiser and demonstrated understanding of the scope of services to be provided; and,
references demonstrating the ability to meet deadlines over the past three years and the ability to meet TxDOT scheduling requirements.

If an appraiser applicant is successful in scoring the minimum threshold points for the RFP and a contract is executed for appraisal services, standard general contract terms and conditions will be used. The terms of the contract are not negotiable.