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Basic Appraisal Principles

$435
This product includes:
Elective Hours: 30 Mandatory Hours: 0 Total Hours: 30
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State Requirements

This course provides 30 hours of instruction in basic appraisal principles, which satisfies a portion of the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) qualifying education for aspiring professionals. Topics include an introduction to the appraisal profession, real estate concepts and property characteristics, ownership, interests, and rights, title and transferring real estate, and an introduction to contracts and leases appraisers may find in real estate. The course also dives into types of and approaches to value, influences on real estate, economic principles, and real estate markets. The course closes on the ethics in theory and practice of appraisal along with valuation bias, fair housing, and equal opportunity that will be top of mind in an appraisal practice.

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State Requirements For Alaska

Alaska State Requirement Details for Real Estate Apprentice Appraiser Qualifying Education

Hours Required by the State: 87 hours

  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Principles
  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Procedures
  • 15-Hour National USPAP Course
  • 8-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course*
  • 4-hour Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course

*Beginning January 1, 2026, an 8-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course will be required for Qualifying Education when earning or upgrading a credential.

Note: All qualifying education must be completed within the 5-year period immediately preceding the date of application for an Apprentice Appraiser credential.

Licensing Exam: The licensing exam is administered by PearsonVUE. Registration for the state licensing exam is an entirely separate process from proctoring for your course final exam. For instructions to register for your state licensing exam and further information, please click here.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 87 hours

  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Principles
  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Procedures
  • 15-Hour National USPAP Course
  • 8-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
  • 4-hour Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course

 

Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.

Certificates: Immediately upon appraisal course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your renewal application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion with your renewal. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

Proctored Final Exam: The state requires your final exam to be proctored. You’ll need to schedule an appointment with a proctor in advance. You can find full details of the proctoring process here. Upon passing the final course exam, you will be asked to sign an affidavit verifying your identity as the student who completed the course and the final course exam.

Max Hours in a 24-Hour Period: Students will not receive credit for more than 8 hours of qualifying education in a 24-hour period. Our online course delivery system manages this requirement for you.

Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers has put together a helpful resource: Getting Started: A Brief Summary

Still have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or Contact Us.

Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Street Address: 550 W 7th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501

Telephone: 907.269.7140

Fax: 907.269.8156

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