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REQUIREMENTS: Below are the requirements
for the various categories of licensure. All the
courses on this site are approved to
satisfy the education requirements.
- 75 classroom hours (during last 10
years)
- Including 15 hours of USPAP (in last
2 years)
- No experience required
- TEST REQUIRED
- 75 classroom hours (during last 10
years)
- Including 15 hours of USPAP (in last
2 years)
- Minimum 100 points (1000 hours) actual
appraisal experience required (during last 5 years)
- Must have been an appraiser in 2
of the last 5 years
- 90 classroom hours (during last 10 years)
- Including 15 hours of USPAP (in last
2 years)
- Minimum of 200 points (2000 hours)
actual appraisal experience required (during last
5 years)
- TEST REQUIRED
- Must have been an appraiser in 2
of the last 5 years
- 120 classroom hours (during last 10 years)
- Including 15 hours of USPAP (in last
2 years)
- Minimum of 250 points (2500 hours)
actual appraisal experience required (during last
5 years)
- TEST REQUIRED
- Must have been an appraiser in 2
of the last 5 years
- 180 classroom hours (during last 10 years)
- Including 15 hours of USPAP (in last
2 years)
- Minimum of 300 points (3000 hours)
actual appraisal experience required (during last
5 years)
- At least 150 of the points must be in non-residential
appraisals
- TEST REQUIRED
PLEASE
NOTE: The following courses can be used for the
above license requirements. If used for Continuing
Education then they will not qualify for courses satisfying
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TECHNICAL
AND INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE:
For
any instructor or technical assistance, please call
McKissock at: 800-328-2008.
These courses are provided by McKissock. McKissock
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DIRECTIONS
TO ACCESS COURSE:
After you
click on the "read more" button below, click
on "Course Searches by State" banner just
below our logo. Then click "Search On-line
Courses" then choose your State of Alabama.
You will then see the outstanding list of courses available
for you to satisfy the pre-licensing/upgrade course
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FOR
FURTHER EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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HOUR - NATIONAL USPAP UPDATE COURSE - $129.00
The purpose of
this course is to provide an equivalent course to the
7-Hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice Update Course of The Appraisal Foundation.
It focuses on the recent changes in USPAP over the last
few years, and specifically addresses all the new changes
in the current edition of USPAP. The Uniform Standards
of Professional Appraisal Practice sets standards for
both ethical behavior and competent performance for
appraisers. This course presumes that participants have
already completed the 15-hour USPAP course, and are
familiar with its basic tenets. However, USPAP is a
living document and does change frequently to accommodate
the changes in society and business. Participants are
required to have a copy of the current edition of USPAP
with them in the classroom; it is referred to throughout
the course.
The USPAP has
attained almost universal acceptance in the United States
as the accepted standards for appraisers. It has been
adopted by all major appraisal organizations, most Federal
regulatory agencies, major government agencies such
as FHA and VA, government-sponsored enterprises, and
major client groups. FIRREA mandates that USPAP be followed
in all state licensing and certification programs for
real estate appraisers. It is the basis for both initial
licensing and continuing education. The lecture outlines
broadly identify the material to be mastered.
Provided through
McKissock
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7
HOUR - APPRAISAL TRENDS - $109.00
The appraisal world is dynamic and constantly evolving.
In the Comment to Standard Rule 1-1a of USPAP it says
"it is not sufficient for appraisers to simply maintain
the skills and the knowledge they possess when they
become appraisers. Each appraiser must continuously
improve his or her skills to remain proficient in real
property appraisal."
Some of these changes come from advances in technology.
Others come from changes in legal issues, social trends,
and economic factors. This course looks at some issues
in the forefront of appraisal trends and the manner
in which appraisers provide appraisal services.
Provided through
McKissock
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7
HOUR - APPRAISING FHA TODAY - $109
Appraisals
for loans insured by FHA present special challenges
to the appraiser. Appraisers play a key role in ensuring
properties meet FHA health, safety and security requirements
in addition to providing a well supported value opinion.
This seminar focuses on current FHA appraisal requirements
and protocols effective as of January 1, 2006.
In addition, you will gain an understanding of the structure
of FHA, important FHA publications, how to effectively
stay up-to-date with FHA requirements and how to communicate
with FHA. For the current FHA roster appraiser, this
seminar will provide useful insight and tips. For the
appraiser seeking to become part of the FHA roster,
this detailed seminar is essential. For those appraisers
who are reluctant to accept FHA assignments, this seminar
will provide you the detailed information to feel more
comfortable with your assignment results. The seminar
was designed and written by C. Fisher, MBA, SRA and
who is an approved FHA appraiser
Note:
This virtual class requires you have an Internet connection
and a computer with speakers. Sound and video files
are spread through out. The video files require you
have the free Real Networks video player
Provided
through McKissock
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HOUR - APPRAISING FOR THE SECONDARY MARKET - $109.00
This course examines
the relationship between appraisers, lenders and the
secondary market. It traces the history of the lending
process and the emergence of the secondary market into
prominence in the 1980's and 1990's. The roles of Fannie
Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae will be detailed along
with their latest guidelines. Credit scoring, FICO scores
and automated underwriting will be explored. Subprime
and predatory lending will be explained and illustrated.
Provided through
McKissock
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HOUR - APPRAISING HISTORIC PROPERTIES - $69.00
This
is an innovative course that will expand the appraiser's
knowledge of designated historic properties and districts.
This is important in valuing historic properties and
in providing the necessary details of any restrictions,
covenants or ordinances that affect the subject and
potentially market value. The market impact of
the National Register designation and/jour local land
marking on a building as well as the methodology of
identification will be detailed.
The
course offers two case studies and host o additional
Internet links for further research and education. This
information will be analyzed in relationship to appraising
properties and what disclosures should be provided in
the appraisal report.
(Note:
It is important that you have an Internet connection
in order to access the links provided, as this provides
and avenue of additional learning and research.)
Provided
through McKissock
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HOUR - APPRAISING THE ODDBALL - $109.00
This course is
designed for those residential appraisers who want to
expand their skill set to enable them to take on more
difficult and complex assignments, and for those who
want to learn new techniques for developing creative
solutions to complex residential appraisal problems.
It will give the student a thorough understanding of
various techniques that can be used in appraising unique
and difficult oddball properties. The course begins
with an overview of the factors that make a property
complex. Unique physical characteristics, non-conformity
and location can all contribute factors that make an
appraisal assignment difficult with a high degree of
complexity. Rapidly changing market conditions, lack
of sales data and governmental restrictions also may
add elements to an assignment that increase its complexity.
Since no two complex properties may be the same, the
course is designed to teach students a systematic approach
to solving the appraisal problem rather than a cookie-cutter
solution that can be applied to different property types.
Various techniques will be introduced that go beyond
the traditional approaches used by most residential
appraisers. The students will apply some of the techniques
learned to case studies that are designed to reinforce
the learning experience.
Provided through
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HOUR - CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & TRENDS - $109.00
This course
covers primarily residential construction and is intended
for real estate agents, appraisers and anyone else who
intends to build a house. It covers the entire process,
literally from the ground up. Main topics include site
preparation, footings and foundations, framing systems,
insulation and ventilation, HVAC and mechanical systems.
It is filled with illustrations and photographs. Special
sections include new building materials and current
environmental hazards such as lead paint and mold. There
is an extensive section that investigates recent market
and building trends, with projections for the house
of the future.
Provided through
McKissock
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7
HOUR - DEVELOPING & GROWING AN APPRAISAL PRACTICE
- $109.00
This course will
provide the appraiser with the different techniques
used in developing and growing an appraisal practice.
Both the theory and the application of these techniques
will be presented through exercises, demonstrations
and quizzes. The course will cover real life situations
from experienced appraisers. The student will leave
this course with knowledge of the different types of
appraisal firms, types of ownership, managerial concerns
and more.
Provided through
McKissock
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7
HOUR - DISCLOSURE & DISCLAIMERS - $109.00
This course
will introduce the appraiser to the requirements for
proper disclosure in their appraisal reports.
The material is styled to present some examples of typical
and atypical disclosures and, if applicable, disclaimers.
In addition, the mandatory requirements for statements
and disclosures in the reports are discussed throughout
the course. The requirements are explained as
researched from various publications including (but
not limited to); USPAP, Fannie Mae and FreddieMac Supplemental
Standards, HUD Manuals, and Appraisal Association's
Code of Ethics material. For those appraisers
that deal with complex assignments on a routine basis,
this course will be a valuable refresher for the type
of disclosures /disclaimers that should appear in the
different formats available for reporting the appraisal
results.
Provided through
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2
HOUR - ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND MOLD - $29.00
This is a practical non-technical course designed for
all real estate agents and appraisers. In this course
you will be presented with current information on both
particulate and mold. The fine particles or mold in
the air we breathe both inside and outside environments
greatly affects everyone's health. The information presented
in this class will show that pollution and mold causes
the same problems everywhere. A number of studies will
be presented showing that particulate from one or more
areas. Are carried by air currents, causing major problems
in distant cities. We have at our disposal many
different types of instrumentation. These instruments
are currently able to measure more than the instruments
of a decade ago.
Provided through
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4
HOUR - FAIR HOUSING - $69.00
Discrimination
can be subtle or overt and sometimes unintentional.
It is crucial that real estate practitioners are aware
of and compliant with the laws that govern housing discrimination.
This course looks at the history of fair housing and
examines in depth the most pertinent legislation in
force today. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was the first
major legislation that applied to residential housing.
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 broadened the
coverage, increased the enforcement policies of the
Act and stiffened the penalties invoked for violation
of the Act. Specific advertising policies are investigated
and illustrated. The procedure for filing a complaint
of discrimination are studied in detail and there are
lots of hints on how to stay clear of discriminatory
practices in sales, rentals and financing of real estate.
Provided through
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7
HOUR - INCOME CAPITALIZATION - $109.00
This course will provide the appraiser with a basic
introduction to the income capitalization approach to
value. Both the theory and the application of these
techniques will be presented and will be directly applicable
to market situations for income-producing properties.
The course will cover the expectations of the investor
and how that relates to market value. The student will
leave this course with a good understanding of the nuances
of performing an income approach on a narrative appraisal.
The course starts with a review of the rationale behind
the income approach, and continues to highlight the
development of income expectancy, income conversion
to value theory, and derivation of rates. Also covered
will be yield capitalization, applied discounting, mortgage
equity capitalization, Internal Rate of Return, and
Discounted Cash Flow. This course was designed to give
a good overview to the topic of income capitalization
for the appraiser, and it is intended that the student
be familiar with these techniques by the conclusion
of the class. The original on-site version of this presentation
was designed and written by Joseph Dorris.
Provided through
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7
HOUR - MADE IN AMERICA: APPRAISING FACTORY BUILT
HOUSING - $109.00
This updated
seminar looks at the latest policies and requirements
you will need to know when appraising factory built
housing; including manufactured, modular, panelized
and kit homes. It investigates industry trends with
extensive demographics and examines why there is a recent
decline in manufactured housing production. There is
an exploration of recently issued supplemental standards
issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and VA. Freddie
Mac says appraisers must have "adequate education and/or
training related to the appraisal of manufactured homes."
Some new technologies are revealed along with the impact
of manufactured housing in areas such as attached housing
and housing for seniors. There are also case problems
to be solved in class through group action, including
the new 1004C addendum. An extensive investigation is
made into completing the cost approach using Marshall
&Swift and the N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guide System.
Provided through
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7
HOUR - RELOCATION APPRAISAL IS DIFFERENT! - $109.00
A relocation
appraisal assignment places unique demands upon the
appraiser due to the intended use and scope of the assignment.
Relocation appraisals typically conform to the requirements
of the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council©,
use the ERC report format, and require forecasting to
develop an Anticipated Sale Price. This seminar
is designed for appraisers seeking to expand their practice
by accepting relocation appraisal assignments. It is
also for appraisers seeking a superior understanding
of the process and issues of relocation appraisal.
This seminar
starts with an overview of the relocation industry and
the reasons for relocation appraisal assignments. It
then moves directly to examining the differences between
generally well understood mortgage appraisal concepts
and less well understood relocation appraisal concepts.
Specific relocation appraisal guidelines are covered.
Building on the differences found in assignment types,
specific relocation concepts are developed in greater
detail focusing on market time and forecasting.
Concepts and practices are examined at several different
levels with specific examples of data analysis.
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7
HOUR - THE ART OF RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL REVIEW - $109.00
Recent changes
have created problems in the appraisal review process.
This class is designed to address these problems. There
have been changes to Standards Rule 3, and a new Advisory
Opinion regarding the reviewer's own opinion of value
was recently added. These changes to USPAP will be discussed
at great length. A revised review form 2000, introduced
in December 2002, will be used throughout the course.
The changes to USPAP and their application to Fannie
Mae's new form will be the focus of the class. These
issues will be addressed using classroom discussion
and problem-solving techniques to ensure that the participants
can apply what they learn in the real world. This class
is a must for all review appraisers and prospective
review appraisers. It will also help you determine if
a review of your own work has been completed properly.
Provided through
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