Real Estate Appraiser

Real estate appraisers help determine the value of a property based on a variety of factors such as location of the building, architecture, renovations, safety features and more.

Students enrolled in this course can learn everything from inspection and analysis to legalities and contracts.

Developed by professionals in the field, our course can help you train at home in your spare time to learn more about the important principles and practices utilized by some of today’s most successful real estate appraisers.

Real Estate Appraiser Module 1
An Introduction to Appraising and Inspecting Homes
• Roles and Activities of Real Estate Professionals
• Determinants of Property Value
• Basic Valuation Concepts
• Ethics and Liability for Real Estate Professionals
• The Business Side of Real Estate
• Diary of a Typical Home Sale

Real Estate Appraiser Module 2
The Basics of Real Estate Appraisals
• Real Estate Appraisal and You
• Legal Considerations in Appraisal
• The Formal Appraisal Process
• Focus on Neighborhood, Community, and Market
• Real Estate Economics and Value
• Property Inspection and Analysis: the Site
• Property Inspection and Analysis: the Improvements

Real Estate Appraiser Module 3
More on the Basics of Real Estate Appraisals
• The Sales Comparison Approach
• Analyzing and Adjusting Comparable Sales
• Valuing the Site
• Introducing the Cost Approach
• Estimating Loss in Value: Accrued Depreciation
• The Income Approach

Real Estate Appraiser Module 4
Advanced Topics Regarding Basic Real Estate Appraisals
• Income Capitalization: Rates and Techniques
• Reconciling the Value Estimates
• Reporting Appraisal Opinions
• Appraising Special Ownership and Interests
• The Professional Appraiser

Real Estate Appraiser Module 5
Real Estate Principles and Practices
• Nature and Description of Real Estate
• Rights and Interest in Land
• Forms of Ownership
• Transferring Title
• Contract Law
• Real Estate Sales Contracts
• Deed of Trust
• Lending Practices
• The Loan and the Consumer
• Sources and Types of Financing

Real Estate Appraiser Module 6
More on Real Estate Principles and Practices
• Taxes and Assessments
• Title Closing and Escrow
• Real Estate Leases
• Real Estate Appraisal
• Licensing Laws and Professional Affiliation
• The Principal-Broker Relationship
• Fair Housing Laws
• Property Insurance
• Land-Use Control
• Real Estate and the Economy
• Investing in Real Estate

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This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.