Descriptions of the Courses Offered 

Educational Course Offering Descriptions

The current edition of USPAP is mandatory for all USPAP Classes:  Classes start promptly at the times indicated. Please allow enough time to arrive approximately 15 minutes early for registration.

"USPAP-National 15-Hour USPAP Course (15 hr) 

 This course satisfies the basic education 15-Hour National USPAP course required for licensing.  This course does not count as credit for the 7 hour USPAP update. This course is taught by an AQB Certified instructor.  There will be an examination given with this course; a passing grade is required to receive your certificate.  A current edition of USPAP is required for the class.  The current USPAP book is included as well as the student manual.  If you would like a copy(s) of the USPAP book sent to you before the class include $5.00 S&H fee per book with your order. 

2016-2017  7-Hour National USPAP Update Course   (7 Hour)

7 C.E. Hours            $  205.00 Pre-paid    $  225.00 At the Door

BREA Approval    # 15CP958203004     
Nevada Approval  #  CE.0008463-A               

This mandatory class is designed to provide you with the updated information from the current edition of USPAP and the changes,  which will be reviewed in detail. AQB requires every student attending to have a current edition of USPAP.  The current edition of USPAP is included for the $ 210 fee as well as the student manual.  Course is $ 130.00 Pre-Registered if you have your own current 2016-2017 USPAP book and bring it to class.  The cost of the USPAP book is $ 75 or $ 205 for the class with the current 2016-2017 USPAP book.

Understanding the Appraisal Process

3 Hours    $ 40.00 Pre-paid   $ 50.00 At the Door

This 3-hour course is intended to cover the basic concepts surrounding the appraisal process and report writing and urrent UAD requirement review. FNMA and other regulations that affect the appraiser in the performance of the appraisal will be covered. The course is intended for both those familiar with the appraisal process and those requiring updating. The FNMAE single family form will be reviewed as well as issues with the FHA appraisal.

How to Analyze and Appraise Small Income Properties

5 Hours           $   90.00 Pre-paid    $ 100.00 At the Door

This 5-hour course is intended to give an overview of many important real estate rental property investment concepts and application of these concepts using the current " Small Residential Income Property Appraisal Report". Not intended to be an exhaustive study. Real life examples will be used to illustrate the important concepts and procedural issues surrounding this appraisal study.  Intended for those who are new to income property and those familiar with this type of appraisal process and study.   

New Classes

Completing the FHA Appraisal Report (Covers the new Handbook 4000.1.)

7 Hour CE                      $ 135.00  Pre-paid

This FHA class is a presentation of the requirements necessary to produce a viable, accurate, and concise report by understanding and adhering to the FHA guidelines and other reference materials. The NEW FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 Section B. Appraiser and Property Requirements for Title II Forward and Reverse Mortgages will be covered as well as the FHA Single Family Housing "Appraisal Report and Data Delivery Guide" Effective on or after September 14, 2015. The sections of the URAR will be discussed with comments for compliance with FHA as well as the required addendums by providing those FHA requirements from mortgagee letters, handbooks, and other referenced FHA literature.  FHA, as an intended user, has specific requirements for a report that must be met to recieve FHA insurance. The end result of this course is to provide content material covering current FHA information and directions common required to meet FHA requirements for an FHA appraisal report. 

Materials Provided with the class: Handbook 4000.1 Sections;

 I. Doing Business with FHA.  B: Other Participants 1. Appraisers (6 Pages) : 

 II. Orgination through post-closing/endorsement B. Appraiser and Property Requirements for Title II Forward and Reverse Mortgages ( 66 Pages): and the

 " Appraisal Report and Data Delivery Guide" ( 179 Pages)

Mortgagee Letter 2015-08 and other pertinent and timely FHA materials

Residential Appraisal Report Writing

7 Hour C.E.                                        $120.00 Pre-paid

This residential report writing class is a presetation of those basic writing skills necessary to poduce a viable, accurate, and concise report by providing a clear and simple organization of ideas in a format that meets the needs of the readers of the report. The sections of the URAR will be developed as well as the required addendums by providing examples of information to present a readable report that will draw the reader (intended users) to the same conclusions as the appraiser.

California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers Notice

Therefore, if you are to renew for your continuing education renewal cycle after January 1, 2013, the required 56 units of education** must include the following:

• Proof of two 7 hour National USPAP Update Course (one class each per two year license period)

• Proof of one 4 hour Federal and California statutory and regulatory law course NEW

• Proof of a minimum of 38 hours of any other acceptable continuing education

Applicants will need to identify which two year licensing period they are within for the 56 unit licensing cycle.

Applicant’s identify the specific licensing period by clicking on the search for appraiser button above, then select the license number and identify the renewal type. The two renewal types are:

7-Hour USPAP Required

56 Hour Continuing Education Required

If the applicant's next 56 Hour Continuing Education Required renewal period occurs after January 1, 2013 (regardless of when the application is submitted), proof of one 4 hour Federal and California statutory and regulatory law course will be required.

**56 hours of continuing education for on time renewals only. 7 additional hours of continuing education are required for every 0-6 months late renewal (plus additional late fees)

If the applicant's next 56 Hour Continuing Education Required renewal period occurs after January 1, 2013 (regardless of when the application is submitted), proof of one 4 hour Federal and California statutory and regulatory law course will be required.

**56 hours of continuing education for on time renewals only. 7 additional hours of continuing education are required for every 0-6 months late renewal (plus additional late fees)

Federal & State Laws and Regulations

4 Hours C.E. credit            $ 75.00 Pre-paid   $ 85.00 At the Door

BREA Approval #00958C101       

This class will give you both the Federal and California State Laws and Regulations regarding Appraisal as well as a discussion of today's legal enviroment and pertinent issues involving appraisers.  This class is a manditory class for renewal in California starting in 2013.  Check with BREA if you are required to take a laws and regs class now.