Individual Courses
Basic Appraisal Principles (V2)
Course Description
Provides you with a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles.
- Introduces you to real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, highest and best use, and ethical considerations.
- Credit for 30 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Trainee through Licensed Appraiser level.
Basic Appraisal Procedures (v2)
Course Description
Provides you with a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles.
- Introduces you to real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, highest and best use, and ethical considerations.
- Credit for 30 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Trainee through Licensed Appraiser level.
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approach
Course Description
Provides an introductory understanding of fundamental concepts of appraising.
- Guides you through the different data that needs to be collected and reviewed during the appraisal process.
- Explains how to use sales comparison grids and how to search for public comparable sales data in a computerized database.
- Describes the income approach process and lists each of the steps in the process.
- Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course.
- Credit for 30 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level.
2012-2013 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course
Course Description
This course focuses on the requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers that are set forth in the USPAP. Course material emphasizes the role of the appraiser and the impartiality associated with this role. This course is designed to aid appraisers seeking competency in USPAP, in all areas of appraisal practice including those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers. FHA Single Family Appraisal (V3)
Course Description
Provides step-by-step, in-depth instructions for preparing the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) within the guidelines set by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and in compliance with USPAP. 