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The tables below show the TAIPS courses required for each credential level based on the AQB criteria that went into effect on January 1, 2008. 

Licensed Real Property Appraiser Program

Course #

Course Title

Hours

AP101

Basic Appraisal Principles

30

AP102

Basic Appraisal Procedures

30

AP103

National USPAP Course

15

AP104

Residential Appraisal Report Writing

15

AP105

Residential Cost Approach and Site Valuation

15

AP106

Case Studies on the Sales Comparison

15

AP107

Case Studies on the Income Approach

15

AP108

Residential Highest and Best Use

15

 

Total

150

Some jurisdictions have adopted the AQB criteria of 75 hours of education for the Real Property Appraiser Trainee Classification.  In Nebraska, these criteria can be met by successfully completing AP101, AP102 and AP103.  Appraisers in other jurisdictions should check with the appropriate regulatory agency to see if there are any requirements specific to their area.

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 Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Program

Course #

Course Title

Hours

AP101

Basic Appraisal Principles

30

AP102

Basic Appraisal Procedures

30

AP103

National USPAP Course

15

AP104

Residential Appraisal Report Writing

15

AP105

Residential Cost Approach and Site Valuation

15

AP106

Case Studies on the Sales Comparison

15

AP107

Case Studies on the Income Approach

15

AP108

Residential Highest and Best Use

15

AP209

Statistics, Modeling and Finance

15

AP210

Advanced Residential Appraisal Applications and Case Studies

15

n/a

Additional Appraisal Electives

20

 

Total

200

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 Certified General Real Property Appraiser Program

Course #

Course Title

Hours

AP101

Basic Appraisal Principles

30

AP102

Basic Appraisal Procedures

30

AP103

National USPAP Course

15

AP104

Residential Appraisal Report Writing

15

AP105

Residential Cost Approach and Site Valuation

15

AP106

Case Studies on the Sales Comparison

15

AP209

Statistics, Modeling and Finance

15

AP304

General Appraiser Report Writing

15

AP305

General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach

15

AP306

General Sales Comparison

15

AP307

Basic Income Capitalization

30

AP308

General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use

30

AP407

Income Property Appraisal – Part B

30

n/a

Additional Appraisal Electives

30

 

Total

300


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