This 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course is an approved course for satisfying the Appraiser Qualifications Board’s real property qualifying education requirements. The contents of USPAP is fully explored, utilizing numerous, compelling case examples that enable the student to understand the application of USPAP in real world scenarios, along with assessment opportunities to challenge the student throughout the course. Upon completion of this course, students will have a solid understanding of how USPAP applies to appraisal practice and an appraiser’s development and reporting obligations within the USPAP appraisal process.

Take advantage of our discounted tuition for our continuing education package of courses. Our continuing education series includes the 7 hour National USPAP Update, the Law Update, and electives. Take these courses live streamed in the comfort of your home or office, no examinations are required. Students attending the 7 hour USPAP Update must bring their copy of the current edition of USPAP (2024) to class (either in print or electronic). Students in live streamed USPAP Update Courses should also have a current edition of the 7 hour USPAP Student Manual and USPAP Guidance and Reference Manual. USPAP may be obtained from the Appraisal Foundation (www.appraisalfoundation.org)

Class sessions meet 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM on the dates and at the locations listed.

Florida Appraisal Law is designed to assist in creating competent appraisers who can continually promote and reinforce ethical appraisal practice, abide by Florida as well as national laws and regulations, uphold an appropriate supervisory/trainee appraiser relationship, maintain a strong aptitude for writing residential appraisal reports, and capably understand and work with appraisal reviews. The course contains numerous compelling case studies, examples, and activities to assist reinforcement of learning. The current version of USPAP is recommended for reference during the course. The residential report writing sections are deeply rooted in appraisal professional standards and best practices of an appraiser when communicating the opinions and conclusions of a residential appraisal. Detailed discussions of reporting options found within USPAP Rules STANDARD 2, how to express reasoning for typical appraisal reporting situations, the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR), the requirements of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) are included. The appraisal review section includes an introduction to appraisal review, a focus on STANDARD 3, to emphasize the development and reporting of an appraisal review, and an overview of performance standards and assignment conditions in an appraisal review assignment. Standard appraisal review forms widely used in the mortgage industry are introduced. Rules and regulations in Florida appraisal law are presented with an exploration of Florida Statute Title XXXII: Regulation of Professions and Occupations, Chapter 455 and 475, the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, registration and certification requirements for appraisers, and appraiser qualifying standards (national and state). Updates to the Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes pertaining to real estate appraiser disciplinary penalties will be examined. Finally, the rules, requirements, and USPAP standards for supervisory and trainee appraisers are presented, identifying the AQB and Florida state-specific’s minimum credential requirements for appraisers, especially noting the credentialing requirements for supervisory and trainee appraisers.

This introductory appraisal course provides an overview of real property concepts and characteristics, legal consideration, value influences, real estate finance, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, and ethics in appraisal practice. Thorough discussion of appraisal principles, accompanied by practical examples, provides a solid foundation in appraisal basics. Basic Appraisal Principles is the initial course to be completed to begin your career as a real property appraiser. Successful completion of this course contributes 30 hours of education credit towards qualifying as a trainee appraiser. Use of a calculator is recommended.

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This course focuses on the elements necessary for an appraiser's understanding and compliance with fair housing and non-discrimination laws and policies concerning disparate treatment and disparate impact.

This class meets from 11am until 4pm.

Basic Appraisal Procedures is the second course to be completed to begin your career as a real property appraiser. Successful completion of this course contributes 30 hours of education credit towards qualifying as a trainee appraiser. Basic Appraisal Procedures provides an overview of real estate appraisal approaches to valuation procedures, value, property description, residential applications, commercial applications, construction, home inspection, and appraisal math. Through theory, case studies, and examples, the course offers practical application of appraisal procedures. A calculator is recommended.

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Practical contemporary valuation issues that appraisers are confronted with on a regular basis are addressed. The course includes segments and case studies involving Land Valuation with few or no land sales; residential income analysis in the world of short term rentals; zoning and legal permissibility issues; and supporting adjustments in sales comparison.

This course meets from 4 pm until 6 pm on Friday and from 8 am until noon on Saturday.

Typical limiting conditions that are included in an appraisal and how they affect the analysis are addressed as well as examples of when to employ Extraordinary Assumptions and/or Hypothetical Conditions. A review of zoning and land use control is included as well as a review of depreciation analysis. Risk management is addressed with a focus on E&O; Standards; and the appraiser's defense.

This course meets from 1 pm until 6 pm on Saturday and from 8 am until 10 am on Sunday.

Completion of this Law Update will provide you with 3 hours of appraiser continuing education credit and satisfies the Florida Law Update requirement.Our tuition includes all required course materials. Take this course live or streamed with no examinations required!

Courses are conducted with class sessions meeting from 8am until 11am.

This course is taught as part of our 30 hour appraiser continuing education package.

Our course materials consist of a bank of sample test questions, a complete answer key and explanations for all questions, and is supplemented with formulas and calculator keystrokes (Hewlett-Packard 12C). The course is entirely maintained online where all materials are kept up to date and relevant for the national qualifying examination. Separate examination materials are provided for Certified Residential Appraiser Candidates and Certified General Appraiser Candidates. Access to the course does not expire. Our students will have access to the course and all periodic updates until they earn their certification.

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