AP101 – Basic Appraisal Principles Developed by the Appraisal Institute 30 Hours QE This four-day course will introduce you to real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, market area analysis, highest and best use, and ethical considerations. The course should provide a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles no matter what appraisal specialty you pursue. By successfully completing the course ...
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AP102 – Basic Appraisal Procedures Developed by the Appraisal Institute 30 Hours QE Apply the principles and concepts learned in Basic Appraisal Principles. This four-day course takes you step-by-step through the valuation process: • Defining the problem • Collecting and analyzing data • Reaching a final opinion of value • Communicating the appraisal Learn about the three approaches to reaching an opinion of value—income capitalization, cost, and sales comparison—and apply them in ...
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AP204 – Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use Developed by the Appraisal Institute 15 Hours QE This two-day course provides a fresh look at the relationship between market analysis and highest and best use. Discover where to find the information you need to make a highest and best use decision and how to interpret the information you find. Learn how to read and map a market area for a subject property and discover the essential links between market analysis, highest and best ...
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AP205 – Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach Developed by the Appraisal Institute 15 Hours QE Designed for participants with introductory experience and understanding of fundamental concepts of appraising, this course focuses on the valuation of vacant land parcels and the development of the cost approach. Develop your skills by creating a current cost estimate using market extraction, interview techniques, and information provided by professional cost data sources. An in-depth case ...
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AP206 – Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches Developed by the Appraisal Institute 30 Hours QE Through two in-depth case studies, this introductory course provides you with the techniques necessary for completing the sales comparison and income capitalization approaches of the valuation process. You will develop and apply qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques as well as organize and reconcile data. Prerequisite: AP101, AP102, AP103 Course fee: $675 NE Course ...
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AP207 – Residential Report Writing & Case Studies Developed by the Appraisal Institute 15 Hours QE This course engages appraisers in practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Course objectives are achieved through the discussion and application of residential valuation procedures, grammar rules and writing techniques, and specific writing assignments based on a residential case study. Participants will practice writing effective ...
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AP308 – Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies Developed by the Appraisal Institute 15 Hours QE This two-day course meets AQB criteria. In Part 1 of a two-part course package, you will apply appraisal techniques to solve a complex residential case study appraisal assignment. You will put your knowledge of terminology, concepts, procedures, and methods to the test as you demonstrate competence in the areas of appraisal analysis learned in previous courses. By successfully ...
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AP309 – Statistics Modeling and Finance Developed by the Appraisal Institute 15 Hours QE This two-day course provides an introduction to statistics, real estate finance, and modeling with applications to residential and commercial real estate appraisal. On the first day, you will develop an understanding of basic statistics and statistical analysis and learn how those skills can be used in valuation and evaluation practice. On day two, you will gain an introductory understanding of real ...
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AP410 – General Appraiser Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use Developed by the Appraisal Institute 30 Hours QE This AQB-approved course will help you apply meaningful market analysis in valuation assignments. It presents the basic concepts and terminology of market analysis and marketability studies, then shows how marketability studies provide vital information for the highest and best use decision. Throughout the course, the emphasis is on conducting a reliable analysis of demand. ...
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AP411 – General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach Developed by the Appraisal Institute 30 Hours QE General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach is an in-depth look at this valuation analysis method. It begins with detailed discussions of property comparability, techniques used to gather and verify data for a subject property, and use of this data in selecting appropriate comparable properties and neighborhoods for analysis in the approach. The course explores ways to sort and analyze data ...
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AP412 - General Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach Developed by the Appraisal Institute 30 Hours QE General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach is a practical, hands-on course that concerns two basic aspects of real estate appraisal: Land/site valuation and the development of the cost approach. Extensive use of problems and case studies will give you practice in applying site valuation and cost approach methods. By successfully completing the course and exam, you will have ...
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AP414 – General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies Developed by the Appraisal Institute 30 Hours QE General Appraiser Report Writing & Case Studies provides instruction in effectively communicating a sound analysis of selected parts of a valuation. The course addresses USPAP requirements and the three types of writing most often used in appraisal reports: descriptive, numerical, and analytical. Lectures on writing principles, discussions of various sections of the appraisal report, ...
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AP415 – General Appraiser Income Approach – Part I Developed by the Appraisal Institute 30 Hours QE After a brief review and introduction, General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 1 opens with a graphic treatment of the time value of money, the six financial functions of a dollar, and important associated concepts. A thorough, detailed analysis of gross income including leases and the various expenses appropriately deducted from gross income follows, with realistic case studies of several ...
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AP416 – General Appraiser Income Approach – Part II Developed by the Appraisal Institute 30 Hours QE After a diagnostic quiz on the six financial functions of one and a brief review, General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 2 opens with a thorough treatment of discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. Topics include identifying components of a DCF, projecting cash flows, analyzing leases, solving for value in a variety of common situations, and supporting the discount rate. The effects of debt ...
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The Approaches to Value (Methodology and Applications) (21 Hours Qualifying Education - Tested) Text: The Approaches to Value – Trans-American Institute of Professional Studies This course has been developed for the real property appraiser interested in learning how to correctly develop and report the approaches to value while appraising real property. It provides an excellent review for the experienced appraiser and a basis for appraising more complex real property. A careful study of the ...
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AP518 – Advanced Residential Report Writing – Part II Developed by the Appraisal Institute 30 Hours QE This four-day course meets AQB criteria. In Part 2 of a two-course package, you will be provided with the tools to write sections of a narrative report. You will complete eight writing assignments based on sections of a narrative appraisal report for the case study property you analyzed in Part 1. Successful completion of this course should increase your ability to 1) apply a wide range of ...
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January 16-17, 2019   National  USPAP Course       The 15-hour USPAP Course (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) is a required course for those who want to become a real property appraiser.  The National USPAP Course was developed for The Appraisal Foundation and it, or its equivalent, is required as part of all qualifying education programs.  It is recommended that Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures are taken prior to this course. Where:    ...
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