Real Estate Appraisal Prelicense, Certified, Exam Prep, USPAP and Continuing Education Courses
Get your state requirements, course information, or order an online real estate appraisal prelicense, exam prep, USPAP, certified or continuing course byclicking on your state and selecting your course.
Being a real estate appraiser is an exciting and lucrative career. If you are interested in becoming a real estate appraiser, you will find some helpful information below. On the left you will find course categories for your state as well as state requirements for your state and the applicable school policies.
If you are already an appraiser, simply click on the link for CE courses shown on the left side under your state and get started with an online course.
All courses are state approved; they meet the requirements of the Appraisal Foundation’s Appraiser Qualification’s Board (AQB); and all are approved by the International Distance Education Certification Center (IDECC).
AREA's Online Real Estate Appraisal School is able to provide access to online real estate appraiser prelicense, exam prep, USPAP, elevation and continuing education courses in most states through its affiliation with Career Web School and Mckissock.
Appraiser Classifications and Courses
Most states require 90 hours of prelicense education before becoming a real estate appraiser. The recognized levels of licensure are generally classified as shown in the following list. Licensed and Certified classifications require additional course work and experience above what is necessary for the Registered or Trainee level.
Registered or Trainee – Appraiser has completed the initial 90 hours of instruction required to become an appraiser – some states will permit a registered appraiser to appraise unrestricted unless the appraisal is to be used in a financial transaction that puts taxpayer’s money at risk (referred to generally as a “federally related transaction”). Other states require that trainees work for senior appraisers. Click the “state requirements” link on the left under your state. Also, review your state’s appraiser license law and rules of your state’s Appraisers Board.
Licensed Appraiser – A licensed appraiser is generally permitted to perform non-complex residential appraisals in federally related transactions where the transaction value does not exceed $1,000,000. Click the “state requirements” link on the left under your state. Also, review your state’s appraiser license law and rules of your state’s Appraisers Board.
Certified Residential – A certified residential appraiser is generally permitted to perform residential appraisals without regard to the transaction value. Click the “state requirements” link on the left under your state. Also, review your state’s appraiser license law and rules of your state’s Appraisers Board.
Certified General – A certified general appraiser is usually unrestricted in his/her appraisal activities. Certified General appraisers typically perform appraisals on commercial properties. Click the “state requirements” link on the left under your state. Also, review your state’s license law and rules of your state’s Appraisers Board.
Online Course Resources:
Online Course Demo Request:
CareerWeb:Request a Free Demo Indicate state and course interest.
McKissock:Request a Free Demo Indicate state and course interest.
If you have trouble with the links above send an email to education@area-ga.com indicate the state, course and course provider you are interested in.
Online Course Policies:
CareerWeb:Policies Course certifications are provided by CareerWeb (if applicable credit is electronically certified directly to the state) within 3 business days after receiving your course completion. The affidavit located at the end of the course must be completed. Courses available for 6 month time period. Printing capability is disabled.
McKissock:Policies Course certifications are provided by McKissock (if applicable credit is electronically certified directly to the state) the Friday after receiving your course completion. The affidavit located at the end of the course must be completed. Courses available for 6 month time period. Printing capability is enabled. Compatible with MAC.
Online Course Log In Access:
CareerWeb:Course Log-on You will need to enter your last name, last four digits of your social security number and four digit year of birth.
McKissock:Course Log-on You will need to enter your username and password.
Appraisal Resources:
Appraisal Foundation - A not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to the advancement of professional valuation, established in 1987.
USPAP 2010-2011 - Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Appraisal Subcommitee - Website provides comprehensive information regarding the federal oversite of licensed and certified appraisers. National registry is posted with data on all licensed and certified appraisers.
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