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California Appraisal Qualifying Courses

California Appraiser Trainee Package Hours: 150.0

California Appraiser Trainee Package The Appraiser Trainee education requirement in California is 150 hours. The following courses meet the new 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. Provides you with a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles. View This Product	*$1179*

Basic Appraisal Principles Hours: 30.0

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. View This Product	*$359*

Basic Appraisal Procedures Hours: 30.0

Basic Appraisal Procedures Learn how rates and multipliers are derived and be guided through the sales comparison approach including researching the market, verifying information, selecting units of comparison, conducting a comparative analysis, making adjustments, and reconciliation. View This Product	*$359*

Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approach Hours: 30.0

Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approach 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. View This Product	*$359*

(2010–2011) 15-Hour National USPAP Course Hours: 15.0

(2010–2011) 15-Hour National USPAP Course This course focuses on the requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers that are set forth in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) for 2010–2011. 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. USPAP Manual provided in eBook (PDF) format. View This Product	*$249*

An FHA Single Family Appraisal Hours: 15.0

An FHA Single Family Appraisal 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. View This Product	*$199*

Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach Hours: 15.0

Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach Provides an introductory understanding of fundamental concepts of appraising. Focuses on the valuation of vacant land parcels and the development of the cost approach. Develops skills by creating a current cost estimate using market extraction, interview techniques, and information provided by professional cost data sources. Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level. View This Product	*$199*

Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use Hours: 15.0

Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use Learn how to find the information you need to make a highest and best use decision and how to interpret the information you find. Provides information on how to read and map a market area for a subject property and discover the essential links between market analysis, highest and best use analysis, and the three approaches to value (cost, sales comparison, and income capitalization). Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level. View This Product	*$199*

Residential Report Writing and Case Studies Hours: 15.0

Residential Report Writing and Case Studies Demonstrates practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Objectives are achieved through the mastery and application of residential valuation procedures, grammar rules and writing techniques, and specific writing assignments based on a residential case study. Practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports. Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level. View This Product	*$199*

California Appraisal Continuing Education Courses

California 28 Hour Appraiser Renewal Package Hours: 28.0

California 28 Hour Appraiser Renewal Package Completion of the courses in this package satisfies 28 hours of the 56 hour education requirement to renew an appraiser license in California. Individuals must complete 56 hours of continuing education every 4 years including a total of 14 hours of the National USPAP Update Course or its equivalent. View This Product	*$388*

14hr CE Package with USPAP Manual Hours: 14.0

14hr CE Package with USPAP Manual Meets the 28-hour mandatory continuing education requirement for appraisers. Individuals must complete twenty-eight hours of continuing education every two years. As part of that overall hour requirement, the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course or its equivalent must be taken every two calendar years. View This Product	*$198*

An FHA Single-Family Appraisal Hours: 14.0

An FHA Single-Family Appraisal 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. View This Product	*$199*

Appraisal Methods Hours: 14.0

Appraisal Methods The course is appropriate for students who are interested in receiving 14-hours of continuing education credit. The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the appraisal methods. Students will learn the principles of value, the three approaches to value—sales comparison, cost, and income, reconciliation and gross monthly rent multipliers. View This Product	*$199*

Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach Hours: 14.0

Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach Demonstrates practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports. View This Product	*$199*

Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use Hours: 14.0

Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use Learn how to find the information you need to make a highest and best use decision and how to interpret the information you find. Provides information on how to read and map a market area for a subject property and discover the essential links between market analysis, highest and best use analysis, and the three approaches to value (cost, sales comparison, and income capitalization). View This Product	*$199*

Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (v2) Hours: 14.0

Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (v2) Demonstrates practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports. View This Product	*$199*

A URAR Form Review Hours: 7.0

A URAR Form Review The course will instruct students in detail how to fill out the new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). Students will be taken through each section of the URAR where they identify and complete the required fields. This course provides the student with the guidelines and direction to create URAR reports which are in compliance with USPAP. View This Product	*$129*

(2010–2011) 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course Hours: 7.0

(2010–2011) 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course This course focuses on changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) for 2010-2011 and on appraisal issues that affect daily appraisal practice. This course meets the seven hour National USPAP continuing education requirements for license renewal. This course is designed to aid appraisers in all areas of appraisal practice seeking competency in USPAP, including those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers. USPAP Manual provided in eBook (PDF) format. View This Product	*$119*

California Appraisal State Requirements

General Info

The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience and examination requirements established by the Appraiser Qualifications Board and the State of California. These minimum requirements became effective January 1, 2008. Refer to the State of California Office of Real Estate Appraisers Licensing Requirements Handbook for more detailed information: www.orea.ca.gov/pdf/2008%20handbook%20rev012711.pdf.

Levels of Licensure:

There are four levels of real estate appraiser licensing. They are:

Trainee License
Residential License
Certified Residential License
Certified General License

License and Certification Requirements

Each level must successfully complete the specified hours of approved real estate appraisal courses for each level of licensure, including a course of at least 15 hours of on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The specified hours are:

150 hours for the appraisal trainee license,
covering specific modules including the 15-hour National USPAP Course (or its equivalent as determined by the Appraiser Qualifications Board). There is no experience requirement. The scope of practice is any property which the supervising appraiser is permitted to appraise.

150 hours for the licensed residential classification,
covering specific modules including the 15-hour National USPAP Course (or its equivalent as determined by the Appraiser Qualifications Board). There is an experience requirement of 2000 hours and encompassing no less than 12 months of acceptable appraisal experience. The scope of practice is any non-complex 1-4 family property with a transaction value up to $1 million; and non-residential property with a transaction value up to $250,000.

200 hours for the certified residential classification,
covering specific modules, including the 15-hour National USPAP Course and an Associate Degree. In lieu of a degree, 21 semester credits in specific subject matters may be substituted. There is an experience requirement of 2,500 hours and encompassing no less than 2.5 years (30 months) of acceptable appraisal experience. The scope of practice is any 1–4 family property without regard to transaction value or complexity; and non-residential property with a transaction value up to $250,000

300 hours for the certified general classification,
covering specific modules including the 15-hour National USPAP Course and a Bachelors Degree. In lieu of a degree, 30 semester credits in specific subject matters may be substituted. The experience requirements include 3,000 hours and encompassing no less than 2.5 years (30 months) of acceptable appraisal experience, of which 1,500 hours must be nonresidential. The scope of practice is all real estate without regard to transaction value or complexity.

Education and Experience Requirements

Continuing Education Requirements:

All licensed appraisers must meet continuing education requirements before they may renew their license. The current term of a California real estate appraiser license is two years. Although proof of completion of the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course is required every two years and must be submitted with each renewal application, proof of completion of the remaining continuing education courses is required every four years. Applicants for license renewal must complete a total of 56 hours of continuing education during the four year cycle.

License Renewal

The term of a California real estate appraiser license is two years. Although the term of a license is two years and the license must be renewed every two years with proof of completion of the National USPAP Update Course taken during the license term, proof of completion of the remaining continuing education is required once every four years.