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A Review of Appraisal Approaches and Techniques

$269
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS Elective Hours: 14 Mandatory Hours: 0 Total Hours: 14
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State Requirements

This course provides 14 hours of instruction in appraisal valuation processes continued education for appraisal professionals. Topics include how to use the sales comparison approach, the cost approach, and the income approach. This course also dives into considerations for highest and best use, which gives appraisers techniques for deciding which approach should hold the most weight in an appraisal calculation. To wrap this course up, special and emerging appraisal techniques are also covered.

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State Requirements For North Dakota

North Dakota State Requirement Details for Apprentice and Licensed and Certified Appraiser Continuing Education

Renewal Date: All permits expire biennially on December 31st.

Hours Required by the State for renewals prior to January 1, 202628 Hours

  • 7-hour National USPAP Update Course
  • 21 hours of approved continuing education including 14 hours of appraisal-specific education related to the valuation of real estate

Hours Required by the State for renewals on or after January 1, 2026: 28 Hours

  • 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course
  • 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course or 4-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course (see explanation below) 
  • 14 hours of appraisal-specific education related to the valuation of real estate or 17 hours of approved continuing education including 14 hours of appraisal-specific education related to the valuation of real estate (see explanation below)

Beginning January 1, 2026, a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course will be required for Continuing Education. The first time a Licensee completes the Continuing Education requirement for this course, the course length must be 7 hours. If a Licensee successfully completed an 8-hour course as part of their Qualifying Education, they have satisfied this requirement. Every 2 calendar years thereafter, the course length must be at least 4 hours. This new course requirement is included in the 28 total hours for a 2-year renewal.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 28 hours

  • 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course
  • 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
  • 14 hours of approved continuing 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.

License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state can be found here.

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North Dakota Real Estate Appraiser Qualifications & Ethics Board

Street Address: 1725 Bonn Blvd., Bismarck, North Dakota 58504

Mailing Address: PO Box 1336, Bismarck North Dakota 58502-1336

Telephone: (701) 222-1051

North Dakota Real Estate Appraiser Qualifications & Ethics Board