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Basic Appraisal Procedures

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

This course provides 30 hours of instruction in basic appraisal procedures, which satisfies a portion of the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) qualifying education for aspiring professionals. Topics include an overview of the appraisal process and approaches, math and statistics used in appraisals, and valuation procedures. This course will also dive into location and neighborhood characteristics, architectural styles and construction types, as well as land and site characteristics. Additionally, this course will answer questions about the cost, income, and sales comparison approach alongside special and emerging appraisal techniques.

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State Requirements For Nebraska

Nebraska State Requirement Details for Trainee Appraisers

Hours Required by the State: 85-90 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*
  • 2-7 hour Board-Approved Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course within 1 year of application

*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.

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 

Required Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course: Trainee Real Property Appraiser applicants must complete a Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course prior to application. This course requirement is in addition to the 75 hours of required qualifying education. 

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 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 application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. 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. 

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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

Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board

Street Address: 301 Centennial Mall South PO Box 94963 Lincoln, NE 68509-4963

Telephone: 402-471-9015

Fax: 402-471-9017

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