California Appraisal License School

WHY IT’S FOR YOU 

• You haven't taken any appraisal courses OR
• You are licensed and ready to upgrade your license
• You want access to professional devlopment tools, discounts and MORE
• You are looking for the best option to fast-track your career
• 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 Online Required Licensing and Upgrade Education Courses
Instructor Email Support
Monthly Pro-Series Webinars - an $863 value
Appraisal Professional Development Content Library
Online Appraisal Community
Industry Partner Discounts
1 Year UNLIMITED Access
$2,900 SAVINGS VIEW DETAILS

Take an in-depth look at how real property concepts, characteristics, and legal descriptions influence real estate values. This is a foundational course for other advanced appraisal courses. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Summarize the educational requirements for appraisers
• Define a market and explain the characteristics of a market
• Summarize the process of market analysis

Continue to establish your foundation for the appraisal profession by learning the steps for appraising all types of real property. 

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

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

Market analysis and highest and best use are key elements involved in a credible real property valuation. This course will give you the tools and insights needed to expand your knowledge in these critical analyses. 

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

Explore the fundamentals of site valuation and cost approach with course content designed to meet the requirements of the Appraisal Qualifications Board as part of the required Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. 

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

Cover the basics of income property principles that affect the appraisal of residential properties. 

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

An appraisal report is both the final step and a critical element in the appraisal process. Get up-to-speed on the techniques and procedures associated with writing a proper appraisal report and uncover the various reporting options available. 

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 

The Supervisor-Trainee Appraiser course addresses the requirements and responsibilities of supervisory appraisers as well as expectations for Trainee Appraisers. This course meets the requirements established by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation in its 2015 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. 

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

Get familiar with the state laws and federals laws that require your understanding and compliance as a California appraiser.
 
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

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.

Take an in-depth look at how real property concepts, characteristics, and legal descriptions influence real estate values. This is a foundational course for other advanced appraisal courses. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Summarize the educational requirements for appraisers
• Define a market and explain the characteristics of a market
• Summarize the process of market analysis

Continue to establish your foundation for the appraisal profession by learning the steps for appraising all types of real property. 

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

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

The Supervisor-Trainee Appraiser course addresses the requirements and responsibilities of supervisory appraisers as well as expectations for Trainee Appraisers. This course meets the requirements established by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation in its 2015 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. 

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

Get familiar with the state laws and federals laws that require your understanding and compliance as a California appraiser.
 
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

Market analysis and highest and best use are key elements involved in a credible real property valuation. This course will give you the tools and insights needed to expand your knowledge in these critical analyses. 

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

Explore the fundamentals of site valuation and cost approach with course content designed to meet the requirements of the Appraisal Qualifications Board as part of the required Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. 

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

Cover the basics of income property principles that affect the appraisal of residential properties. 

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

An appraisal report is both the final step and a critical element in the appraisal process. Get up-to-speed on the techniques and procedures associated with writing a proper appraisal report and uncover the various reporting options available. 

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 

Get 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.