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The Appraiser's Tech Toolkit

$135
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 1 YEAR Elective Hours: 7 Mandatory Hours: 0 Total Hours: 7
Description
State Requirements

Are you ready to discover how emerging technologies can elevate your appraisal practice? The Appraiser's Tech Toolkit is a seven-hour continuing education course crafted for appraisers eager to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. This course offers an engaging dive into tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automated Valuation Models (AVMs), and mobile technologies, breaking down how they work and how to use them effectively. Together, we’ll explore the ethical and professional guidelines for integrating these tools, with insights into USPAP rules, federal and state regulations, and AQB standards. Through practical scenarios and expert guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to work smarter, meet compliance requirements, and prepare for the future of appraisal technology. Let’s unlock your potential in the world of tech-enabled appraisals! 

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State Requirements For West Virginia

West Virginia State Requirement Details for Appraiser Continuing Education

Renewal Date: 9/30 every year

Hours Required by the State for renewals prior to January 1, 2026: 14 Hours

  • 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course (required every 2 years, but may be taken each year)
  • 7 additional hours of approved continuing education if 7-hour USPAP was completed or 14 hours of approved continuing education

 Hours Required by the State for renewals on or after January 1, 2026: 14 Hours

  • 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course (required every 2 years, but may be taken each year)
  • 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)
  • Additional continuing education required:
    • No additional education required if 7-hour USPAP and 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations courses were completed
    • 3 hours of approved continuing education required if 7-hour USPAP and 4-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations courses were completed
    • 14 hours of approved continuing education required if no other courses were completed

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.

Note: Except for the 7-Hour USPAP course, no course can be repeated for credit within 3 renewal cycles. The USPAP course may be taken each year, although it is only required every 2 years.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 14 hours

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

Reporting: The state requires course completions to be reported to the state. We will report your course to the state upon completion.

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.

License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to log in to the licensing system online and follow the prompts to renew.

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