Trans-American Institute of Professional Studies, Inc.

Course #AP101:

   Basic Appraisal Principles         (30 Hours Qualifying Education - Tested)

Course/Seminar Description: This course is designed as basic instruction for the student interested in learning real property appraisal concepts. The lessons cover basic appraisal principles based on the AQB Course Module with appropriate subtopics. This course is a pre-requisite for Basic Appraisal Procedures and also provides the foundation for subsequent education for those interested in pursuing a career in real estate valuation.

Course/Seminar Objectives:  The objectives of this course are to:

•  provide the student with a solid foundation in real estate appraisal principles and concepts.
•  assist the student with the development of an understanding of legal considerations including forms of ownership, public and private controls, real estate contracts and leases.
•  provide an understanding the influences on real estate value differentiate the differences between the various types and definitions of value.
  
•  introduce and demonstrate the economic principles and the applications thereof.
•  develop an understanding of real estate markets and the appropriate steps in proper analysis.
•  develop an understanding of USPAP and how it applies in basic appraisal practice.
•  demonstrate the importance of ethical standards in appraisal practice.

This course is designed to comply with the new AQB Criteria for real property appraiser licensing and certification.

Approved for both Qualifying and Continuing Education in Nebraska (Approval #Q20603)

South Dakota approval #SD398

This course meets the new qualifying education criteria for the State of Iowa

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