California Appraisal License School
Looking for an appraisal school in California? McKissock has you covered with the high-quality appraisal courses, industry expertise, and convenience needed to get your California Appraisal License. Thousands of appraisers in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland and across California chose us for their California appraisal education.
California: Packages for Appraisal Education
Our California packages offer formats that fit your learning style. With self-paced online courses or livestream classes (engage with instructors in real time!), we’ve got you covered.
Online Packages
- Complete courses at your own pace
- Study when and where you want
- Our online courses earn an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars
LiveStream Packages
- Learn from instructors, live and in real time
- Interact with other students
- Take all courses from the safety and comfort of home
Appraisal Online Packages
Begin your appraisal journey by selecting the perfect package with our online course library.
CA QE Unlimited Learning Subscription
HOW IT WORKS:
- Step 1: Select Get Unlimited Access.
- Step 2: Proceed to Checkout.
- Step 3: Choose courses now or add them from your dashboard later.
WHY IT’S FOR YOU
- You are new to the appraisal profession in California and want to get your license. OR
- You have an appraisal license in California and are ready to upgrade your license
- In addition to courses, you want access to professional devlopment tools, discounts and MORE
- You are looking for the best option to fast-track your career as a California appraiser
- Talk to an expert weekly in the 1-hour Instructor-Led Q&A Sessions - Thursdays from 8-9:00 pm ET.
- Proctored final exam required for all qualifying education courses. Click HERE to access proctored final exam information.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Up to 300 hours of California Online Required Licensing and Upgrade Education Courses (including USPAP & Laws and Regulations for California Appraisers)
VIEW INCLUDED COURSES
Choose From Our Entire Library of Available Qualifying Education Courses
Choose only the courses you need for your license, or choose them all if your goal is to become a Certified General Appraiser. All are included with your subscription.
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- Customer Phone and Email Support 7 Days a Week
- Completion Certificates for California Included
- 5 and 7-day Study Calendars Included by course - NEW
- Weekly 1-hour Instructor-Led Q&A Sessions - Thursdays from 8-9:00 pm ET - NEW
- Monthly Pro-Series Webinars - an $863 value - FREE
- Appraisal Professional Development Content Library - FREE
- Online Appraisal Community - FREE
- Industry Partner Discounts - FREE
- 1 Year UNLIMITED Access
- Up to $2,500 SAVINGS VIEW DETAILS
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*Must complete all courses within one year of enrollment. You have 30 days after expiration to extend your subscription. Course progress for courses not completed will be lost. Livestream trainee course
WHY IT’S FOR YOU
- You want to get an appraisal license in California and you haven't taken any appraisal courses.
- You are a disciplined self-starter and prefer to take your courses online so that you can study at your own pace.
- Only need the basic requirements.
- This package contains online courses only.
- Proctored final exam required for all qualifying education courses. Click HERE to access proctored final exam information.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
150-Hours of California Online Required Licensed Level Courses PLUS Supervisor-Trainee Course and California Law Course (including USPAP)
Customer Phone and Email Support 7 Days a Week
Completion Certificates for California Included
5 and 7-day Study Calendars Included by Course - NEW
COURSES INCLUDED (take in this order)
Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hrs)
Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hrs)
2020-2021 15-hr National USPAP Course (15 hrs)
Supervisor-Trainee Course for California (4 hrs)
Laws and Regulations for California Appraisers (4 hrs)
Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use (15 hrs)
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (15 hrs)
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches (30 hrs)
Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (15 hrs)
WHY IT’S FOR YOU
- You want to get an appraisal license in California and you haven't taken any appraisal courses.
- You are a disciplined self-starter and prefer to take your courses online so that you can study at your own pace.
- You are looking for the classroom feel with the convenience of an online course
- Talk to an expert weekly in the 1-hour Instructor-Led Q&A Sessions - Thursdays from 8-9:00 pm ET. This package also includes printed Course Textbooks and Licensed Residential Exam Prep.
- Proctored final exam required for all qualifying education courses. Click HERE to access proctored final exam information.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
150-Hours of California Online Required Licensed Level Courses PLUS Supervisor-Trainee Course and California Law Course (including USPAP)
Customer Phone and Email Support 7 Days a Week
Completion Certificates for California Included
5 and 7-day Study Calendars Included by Course - NEW
Weekly 1-hour Instructor-Led Q&A Sessions - Thursdays from 8-9:00 pm ET
Printed Course Textbooks
Exam Prep for Licensed Residential Appraisers
COURSES INCLUDED (take in this order)
- Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hrs)
- Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hrs)
- 15-hr USPAP Course (15 hrs)
- Supervisor-Trainee Course for California (4 hrs)
- Laws and Regulations for California Appraisers (4hrs)
- Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use (15 hrs)
- Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (15 hrs)
- Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches (30 hrs)
- Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (15 hrs)
Appraisal LiveStream Packages
Through our exclusive livestream package, learn live and online from experienced California instructors — without ever setting foot inside a classroom. Enjoy Q&A sessions with your instructors, and engage with other appraisal students like you.
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CA QE Unlimited Learning Subscription
HOW IT WORKS:
- Step 1: Select Get Unlimited Access.
- Step 2: Proceed to Checkout.
- Step 3: Choose courses now or add them from your dashboard later.
WHY IT’S FOR YOU
- You are new to the appraisal profession in California and want to get your license. OR
- You have an appraisal license in California and are ready to upgrade your license
- In addition to courses, you want access to professional devlopment tools, discounts and MORE
- You are looking for the best option to fast-track your career as a California appraiser
- Talk to an expert weekly in the 1-hour Instructor-Led Q&A Sessions - Thursdays from 8-9:00 pm ET.
- Proctored final exam required for all qualifying education courses. Click HERE to access proctored final exam information.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Up to 300 hours of California Online Required Licensing and Upgrade Education Courses (including USPAP & Laws and Regulations for California Appraisers)
VIEW INCLUDED COURSES
Choose From Our Entire Library of Available Qualifying Education Courses
Choose only the courses you need for your license, or choose them all if your goal is to become a Certified General Appraiser. All are included with your subscription.
Close
- Customer Phone and Email Support 7 Days a Week
- Completion Certificates for California Included
- 5 and 7-day Study Calendars Included by course - NEW
- Weekly 1-hour Instructor-Led Q&A Sessions - Thursdays from 8-9:00 pm ET - NEW
- Monthly Pro-Series Webinars - an $863 value - FREE
- Appraisal Professional Development Content Library - FREE
- Online Appraisal Community - FREE
- Industry Partner Discounts - FREE
- 1 Year UNLIMITED Access
- Up to $2,500 SAVINGS VIEW DETAILS
Product comparison - subscription vs. equivalent education
Subscription offers the best value: total access to all qualifying education courses plus exclusive benefits to boost your appraisal career.
Close
*Must complete all courses within one year of enrollment. You have 30 days after expiration to extend your subscription. Course progress for courses not completed will be lost. Livestream trainee course
CA QE Unlimited Learning Subscription
Basic Appraisal Principles
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Summarize the educational requirements for appraisers
- Define a market and explain the characteristics of a market
- Summarize the process of market analysis
Basic Appraisal Procedures
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Review the three approaches to value, including: the Cost Approach, Sales Comparison Approach, and the Income Capitalization Approach
- Explore real-world examples of each approach to value
2020-2021 15-hr National USPAP Course
Familiarize yourself with the 2020-2021 Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
-Explore changes to the 2020-2021 version of USPAP
-Dive into demanding and complex appraisal problems
-Gain insights on how to confidently put forth property appraisals that adhere to USPAP standards
Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Review the basics of analysis, including definitions and terminology
- Boost your knowledge of common methodologies used to extract information from the market
- Explore the concept of highest and best use and the theory of consistent use
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Fulfill one of the elements of the AQB’s Required Core Curriculum for Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification and the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Expand your knowledge of the two primary approaches used to value real property
- Boost your knowledge on the principles of income capitalization
- Set a foundation for more advanced general appraiser classes
Residential Report Writing and Case Studies
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn the foundational requirements for these reports, which are taken from USPAP and intended users such as Fannie Mae and HUD
- Enhance your learning with interactive case studies on a single-family dwelling and a three-unit residential income property
Supervisor-Trainee Course for California
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Increase your understanding of the responsibilities and obligations of both the Trainee Appraiser and the Supervisory Appraiser within the context of the Trainee – Supervisor relationship
- Learn the applicable state and local jurisdictional requirements
- Review relevant USPAP obligations
Laws and Regulations for California Appraisers
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gain in-depth knowledge on the nuts-and-bolts of the state and federal laws and regulations
- Explore the histories and functions of terminology, certification agencies, licensing requirements and standard practice procedures
158-hr The Basics Package
If you are looking to start your career in the appraisal profession then this package includes everything needed to fulfill the education requirements to get started as an Appraiser Trainee or Licensed Residential Appraiser. To view state specific education requirements, click HERE. Enroll now to maximize your savings and complete your education so you can focus on your new career.
158-hr The Basics Package
Payment plan
158-hr The Basics Package
158-hr The Basics Package Payment Plan
Basic Appraisal Principles
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Summarize the educational requirements for appraisers
- Define a market and explain the characteristics of a market
- Summarize the process of market analysis
Basic Appraisal Procedures
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Review the three approaches to value, including: the Cost Approach, Sales Comparison Approach, and the Income Capitalization Approach
- Explore real-world examples of each approach to value
2020-2021 15-hr National USPAP Course
Familiarize yourself with the 2020-2021 Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
-Explore changes to the 2020-2021 version of USPAP
-Dive into demanding and complex appraisal problems
-Gain insights on how to confidently put forth property appraisals that adhere to USPAP standards
Supervisor-Trainee Course for California
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Increase your understanding of the responsibilities and obligations of both the Trainee Appraiser and the Supervisory Appraiser within the context of the Trainee – Supervisor relationship
- Learn the applicable state and local jurisdictional requirements
- Review relevant USPAP obligations
Laws and Regulations for California Appraisers
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gain in-depth knowledge on the nuts-and-bolts of the state and federal laws and regulations
- Explore the histories and functions of terminology, certification agencies, licensing requirements and standard practice procedures
Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Review the basics of analysis, including definitions and terminology
- Boost your knowledge of common methodologies used to extract information from the market
- Explore the concept of highest and best use and the theory of consistent use
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Fulfill one of the elements of the AQB’s Required Core Curriculum for Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification and the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Expand your knowledge of the two primary approaches used to value real property
- Boost your knowledge on the principles of income capitalization
- Set a foundation for more advanced general appraiser classes
Residential Report Writing and Case Studies
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn the foundational requirements for these reports, which are taken from USPAP and intended users such as Fannie Mae and HUD
- Enhance your learning with interactive case studies on a single-family dwelling and a three-unit residential income property
Appraisal Instructor Led Q&A - Thursdays 8:00 pm ET
Basic Appraisal Principles - Printed Textbook
When you can’t be tethered to a computer, the printed version of your pre-licensing course allows you to read the material wherever you are. You can also use it to take notes and highlight important sections. This printed version will be mailed to you once you complete your course and have passed your final exam. **Our licensing approval requires that textbooks be mailed after course completion.
Basic Appraisal Procedures - Printed Textbook
Residential Market Analysis - Printed Textbook
Residential Site Valuation - Printed Textbook
When you can’t be tethered to a computer, the
printed version of your pre-licensing course allows you to read the material
wherever you are. You can also use it to take notes and highlight important
sections. This printed version will be mailed to you once you complete
your course and have passed your final exam. **Our licensing approval
requires that textbooks be mailed after course completion.
Residential Sales Comparison - Printed Textbook
When you can’t be tethered to a computer, the
printed version of your pre-licensing course allows you to read the material
wherever you are. You can also use it to take notes and highlight important
sections. This printed version will be mailed to you once you complete
your course and have passed your final exam. **Our licensing approval
requires that textbooks be mailed after course completion.
Residential Report Writing - Printed Textbook
Progress Exams
Assess your skill level with 8 topic-based progress exams. Each exam is given one question at a time. Mark questions for review that you want to come back to later. When you have finished the exam and it has been graded you can: review all the questions again, just the ones you missed, just the ones you got right, or the ones you have marked for review. You can also choose to retake the exam or return to it later.
Flash Cards
Quickly review vocabulary terms and exam questions in an efficient manner with our quick review flashcards. There are over 700 Flashcard questions and 400+ vocabulary definitions. View one question at a time with answer on the back of the card. Flashcards are topic based. Quick way to test yourself and brush up. Great for testing vocabulary terms. Customization lets you home in on the topics where you need additional practice. Choose the number of cards you want to review at a time by topic. Unlimited options.
Final Exams
Be fully prepared to pass the national exam with 5 weighted final exams. The topics in these exams mirror the national exam. Get immediate feedback. Easily go back to questions you’ve marked for review. Quickly identify the questions you got right and wrong for easier analysis. Review the entire exam. Retake only questions missed. Create custom exams. Test by topic. Create a custom exam so that you can refocus your studies on the topics where you scored poorly. Unlimited options.
158-hr Advanced Pro Package
If you are looking to start your career in the appraisal profession then this package includes everything needed to fulfill the education requirements and get started as an Appraiser Trainee plus a couple of premium items that will allow you to experience all the interactive advantages of a classroom in an online course. In the Live Q & A sessions, you can ask any questions you have and receive direct, personalized support from our appraisal experts as you progress at your own pace. Printed textbooks are physical copies of the course content. **Our licensing approval requires that textbooks be mailed after course completion.To view state specific education requirements, click HERE. Enroll today to start your career.
158-hr Advanced Pro Package
Payment plan
158-hr Advanced Pro Package
158-hr Advanced Pro Package Payment Plan