Individual Courses

Credit Hours

Non-Lending Appraisals to Diversify Your Practice
(7 Hours)

Non-Lending Appraisal Assignments
“Non-Lending Appraisal Assignments” walks appraisers through the possibilities and requirements of non-lender appraisal work, including tax rebuttal, pre-purchase, pre-listing, divorce, estate, and IRS-related work. The course ensures appraisers are exposed to the whole experience: the first phone call with the client, additional client discussions to collect necessary assignment elements, the inspection, and the unique aspects of the development and reporting steps for various private appraisal types.
7.0
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(7 Hours)

How to Support and Prove Your Adjustments
Learn how to support and defend your adjustments using the cost, income and sales comparison approaches with this valuable, NEW course. Includes real world examples and case studies. Learn proven techniques to defend yourself against state boards, lenders, and disgruntled clients.
7.0
hagar-teaching
(7 Hours)

Appraisal Adjustments II: Solving Complex Problems
Back by popular demand, Appraisal Adjustments II builds on the tools and techniques learned in “How to Support and Prove Your Adjustments” and dives deeper into how to make adjustments using regression analysis, matched-pair, and “big data” approaches to value. Richard Hagar shows you how to solve complex adjustment issues using proven, real-world techniques.
7.0
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(7 Hours)

FHA Appraisal Standards
Keep up with the latest FHA 4000.1 standards with this course that shows what you should be looking out for on an FHA appraisal. Learn how to include explanations and photographs that will help your FHA appraisals fly through underwriting.
7.0
Risk Appraiser Continuing Education(7 hours)
How to Raise Quality and Minimize Risk

This course shows you what you can do to avoid claims, reduce liability, and enhance your understanding of the approved methodology, techniques and protocols for appraisals. Learn about real world claim scenarios and specific steps you can take to protect yourself.
7.0
Correcting Appraisal Failures(7 hours)
Identifying and Correcting Appraisal Failures

Learn how computers are changing the appraisal systems, and how persistent failures lower an appraiser’s ratings and classification. This course will help you understand the top issues impacting clients, AMCs and appraisers, and give you solutions to prevent persistent failures.
7.0
Navigating Californias Laws and Regulations(4 hours)
Navigating California’s Laws and Regulations

This course has the latest information. Learn the state and federal regulations, terminology, agencies, and requirements so you can stay informed and out of trouble. (Required by BREA every 4 years)
4.0