Florida Appraisal License School

Familiarize yourself with the 2018-2019 Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 
-Explore changes to the 2018-2019 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

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

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 

Designed to comply with the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria established by the Appraiser Qualifications Board, this course is structured around four specialized areas of appraisal practice: complex property appraisal, market analysis, challenges in the sales comparison approach, and highest and best use analysis. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Get a thorough explanation of complex properties 
• Review the COMPETENCY RULE and the SCOPE OF WORK RULE aspects of USPAP, as well as the valuation process and reporting process for complex properties
• Examine 15 advanced case studies throughout the course that illustrate the practical application of each principle discussed

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

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

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

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

This Course is iPad compatible. 

The course is organized into chapters, and there is a chapter-ending quiz associated with each one. You must successfully pass the quiz to gain access to the next chapter. You will also encounter incremental mini-quizzes within the chapters. These must also be successfully completed in order to progress through the course materials. 

Periodically within the course materials, you will encounter little speaker icons. When you find them, please make sure your speakers are turned on. 

Section 1 begins with a description of three environmental problems that an appraiser may encounter: radon, mold, and lead paint. It also investigates environmental issues such as indoor air pollutants, wetlands, brownfields and indoor air pollutants. Then environmental reporting is addressed. 

The second and third sections of the course cover how to appraise specialized property types. First, the process of appraising 2- to 4-unit residential properties is covered in detail. Then, manufactured homes are defined, illustrated and the appraisal process for them is detailed. 

The fourth section details residential construction practices from the basement to the roof. It also covers site development and mechanical systems. 

The fifth section of the course provides an introduction to green building, and addresses how green features can affect all three of the traditional valuation approaches. 

Then, there are two sections that are specific to the State of Florida. Supervisor Appraiser-Trainee Appraiser Relationships and Florida Appraiser Law.

There is a required one-hour proctored final examination.

Harness the power of the Hewlett-Packard HP-12c financial calculator. Learn the ins and outs of the various applications of the tool as it applies to the income approach. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Fulfills the qualifying education requirements of the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation for the course topic titled: General Appraiser Income Approach

Advance your approach to valuing a property by going in-depth on the Cost Approach for non-residential real property. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Explore the ins-and-outs of the Cost Approach for non-residential real property 
• Go in-depth on the six methods of site valuation 
• Accelerate your knowledge of the three methods of cost estimation

Go in-depth on your appraisal report writing and learn how to write a narrative appraisal report of an income producing property. 

 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Learn how to write every section of a Self Contained Appraisal report 
• Practice writing sections of a report with the use of a case study 
• Review the most common appraisal reporting forms used when appraising single-family and income-producing properties

Take an in-depth look at the market analysis process and highest and best use analysis for non-residential properties. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Explore complex concepts related to market analysis, supply and demand analysis, and highest and best use analysis
• Uncover real-world case studies that illustrate each of the methods
• Meet the criteria for a 30-hour course under the Appraiser Qualifications Board requirements for general appraiser certification

From graphic analysis to measures of dispersion, this course takes you inside a range of topics relating to statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and the principles of real estate finance as they apply to the appraisal profession. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Advance your skills through demonstrations of mathematical and valuation modeling, automated valuation models (AVMs), and linear and multiple regression analysis
• Review the role of the Federal Reserve System and the history of financing in the United States
• Course is structured to conform to the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria established by the AQB

Take an in-depth look at developing the sales comparison approach for non-residential properties. The course examines the sales comparison approach with an emphasis on research methods, appropriate selection of comparable sales, and importance of verification. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Review the statistical applications that apply to the sales comparison approach 
• Uncover reconciliation of indicators within the approach
• Meet the criteria for a 30-hour course under the Appraiser Qualifications Board requirements for general appraiser certification