Real Estate News And Views

Realestatelicense.com has created this blog to keep you informed on recent real estate news, views, and topics. Real estate is a very dynamic field. Everyday there's something new and exciting happening in the world of real estate. Use this blog to stay on top of current real estate events, news, and views and support your real estate license and career. As a licensed real estate professional, you need to know this information.

USPAP and Your Appraisal Career

How does USPAP affect your career as an appraiser? As a licensed or certified appraiser, you must comply and perform your appraisals according to these standards. By following these guidelines, you ensure that you are qualified to offer fair and accurate appraisal services.

The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, known as USPAP (pronounced YOOS-PAP), include the accepted standards for professional appraisal practice in North America. It defines the guidelines for all types of appraisal services. There are specific standards that apply to real estate appraisals. Their purpose is to promote and maintain a high-level of service in the real estate field.

History of USPAP

Prior to 1987, there was no universal set of standards when it came to real estate appraisal. To promote fair business practices and prevent fraudulent activities, eight U.S.-based organizations and one Canadian company formed a committee and created USPAP. Developed in 1986 by the Ad Hoc Committee on Uniform Standards and copyrighted in 1987 by The Appraisal Foundation, USPAP forms the guidelines that are followed by every real estate appraiser in the United States. Its purpose is to create a minimum set of criteria that professional appraisers conform to, as well as develop uniform standards that are recognized in the marketplace.

As a real estate appraiser, you need to stay current with your USPAP training. If you are getting your Appraisal Trainee License or want to become a Licensed Residential Appraiser, you need to complete the 15-hour National USPAP course. If you are a Licensed or Certified Appraiser and need to satisfy your two-year USPAP requirement, you need to enroll in the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course.

It is easy to fulfill the USPAP requirements through distance education. The self-paced, user-friendly courses can provide you with the training you need to keep your appraisal license current and up to date.

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2008 Appraisal Courses Available Now!

With January 1, 2008 rapidly approaching, you might wonder about the new regulations and how this affects your appraisal education. At Allied, we've made it simple -- just enroll in the new 150-Hour Appraisal Licensing Package and get a head start on the new appraisal requirements.

The new 2008 AQB regulations require you to complete 150 hours of appraisal education before you can take the state appraisal license exam. The good news is that you can get started now -- and when the new regulations roll around, you'll be ahead of the competition.

You can meet your requirements with Allied's Appraisal Licensing Package. This all-inclusive package includes just what you need:

- 75-Hour Appraisal Licensing Course
- 15-Hour National USPAP Course
- NEW 30-Hour Real Estate Appraisal Sales Comparison Course
- NEW 15-Hour Real Estate Appraisal Market Analysis Course
- NEW 15-Hour Real Estate Appraisal Site Valuation and Cost Course
- State Exam Preparation Materials

The additional 60 hours of education will prepare you for your career as a licensed real estate appraiser. Learn about the most widely-used approaches to determine value for residential property; the theories and methods regarding proper collection and analysis of market data; and the process of determining a final value estimate using various cost approach applications.

You will receive the best package for the best available price -- with the additional 60 hours you need. Why should you enroll now? Because it is the perfect opportunity to start your education while others are waiting for January 1st to get started with their courses. You will have a leg-up when it comes to finishing your education first. That also means that you'll be ready sooner to start your hands-on training with a mentor.

The quality real estate appraisal courses will provide you with a solid foundation for your new career -- with the most up-to-date course materials available. With this package, there's no need to wait to start preparing for your appraisal career. Live student support, Allied's 110% Money Back Promise and industry-leading exam preparation materials will help you succeed.

Be the first to start and the first to get finished. Allied's New Appraisal Licensing Package has the materials you need to get ahead.

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