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- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be a high school graduate or the holder of a certificate of equivalency.
- Complete a 90-hour curriculum approved by the Appraisers Board which includes:
- Basic Appraisal Principles
- Basic Appraisal Procedures
- Residential Report Writing and Case Studies
- 2012-2013 15-Hour National USPAP
that satisfies the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria as mandated by The Appraisal Foundation.
- Pass the four part proctored Appraisal final exam with a score of 75% or higher, and a 76% or higher on the USPAP exam.
For more information about becoming an Appraiser, visit the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board (GREAB) online.
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| This course focuses on the requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers that are set forth in the Uniform Standards Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) for 2012-2013. Emphasis is placed on the role of the appraiser and the impartiality associated with this role. This course will aid appraisers seeking competency in USPAP and all areas of appraisal practice. USPAP Manual provided in eBook (PDF) format. Proctored Exam Required. The 2012-2013 15-Hour USPAP Equivalent Course will expire on December 31, 2013. The Appraisal Foundation will release a new version of USPAP (2014-2015) on January 1, 2014. In order to receive credit for the 2012 version, you must complete the course and pass the final exam within your enrollment period and no later than December 31, 2013. Important Note: It is strongly recommended that students take the Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures and Residential Report Writing and Case Studies courses before taking the 15-Hour USPAP Equivalent Course. (see courses below).
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| This course demonstrates practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Participants will practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports. The techniques applied in this course are useful in real-life situations. Proctored Exam Required. IMPORTANT NOTE: Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures is a prerequisite for this course.
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| Gain a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles. This course focuses on real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, highest and best use and ethical considerations. Proctored Exam Required. This course satisfies 30 hours of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Registered through Licensed Appraiser levels.
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| Learn how to identify problems when performing an appraisal and develop a preliminary appraisal plan. Differentiate between general and specific data and explain the procedures for collecting and analyzing general and specific data. Explain the purpose of highest and best use analysis and illustrate the techniques for conducting a site valuation. Apply the steps of the sales comparison, cost and income approaches to estimate the value of property. Describe the steps involved in reconciling the value indications into a final estimate of value and differentiate between the various types of appraisal reports. Proctored Exam Required. This course satisfies 30 hours of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Registered through Licensed Appraiser levels.
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2012-2013 15-Hour National USPAP Update Course (15UP2012_13), Basic Appraisal Principles(BasApprPrin12), Basic Appraisal Procedures (BasApprProc12), Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (ResRWandCS12)
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