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All pre-license appraisal courses are in-class ONLY and held at the headquarters of Cooke Real Estate School in St. Petersburg, Florida

IMPORTANT! Appraisal Information

Registered Trainee Appraiser Courses - $1295

Cooke offers the following courses to become a Registered Trainee:
* 30 Hour Basic Appraisal Procedures - $325
* 30 Hour Basic Appraisal Principles - $325
* 15 Hour Report Writing Course - $175
* 15 Hour State of Florida Law and Appraisers - $175
* 15 Hour National USPAP - $295


45 Hour Post License Courses

Registered Trainees must take Post License courses before their second renewal. The course(s) must be taken in class. Included in this 45 hour post license course requirement is the 15 Hour USPAP and the 3 Hour Florida Law Update for Appraisers, which actually makes the total hours requirement number of 48. Cooke curriculum offers students three different 15 hour course selections to satisfy the 30 hour elective portion of the post license requirement or the student can take the 30 Hour Mastering of Appraisal.

* 15 Hour USPAP - $295 (REQUIRED)
* 3 Hour Core Florida Law Update for Appraisers - $75 (REQUIRED)
* 15 Hour Residential Report Writing - $175 (OPTIONAL)
* 15 Hour Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach - $195 (OPTIONAL)
* 15 Hour Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use - $195 (OPTIONAL)
* 30 Hour Mastering of Real Estate Appraisal - $395 (OPTIONAL)


30 Hour Basic Appraisal Principles ... (Register Trainee Course) - $325

This introductory appraisal course provides an overview of real estate concepts and characteristics, legal consideration, value influences, real estate finance, types of value, economic principles, real estate examples, provides a solid foundation in appraisal basics. State of Florida course approval #0007949

Free Text Book Provided
"Basic Appraisal Principles"


30 Hour Basic Appraisal Procedures ... (Register Trainee Course) - $325

This basic appraisal course provides an overview of real estate appraisal approaches to valuation procedures, value, property description, residential applications, commercial applications, improvement construction, home inspection, and appraisal math. Through theory, case studies, and examples, the course offers practical application of appraisal procedures. State of Florida course approval number #0007950

Free Text Book Provided
"Basic Appraisal Procedures"


30 Hour Residential Sale Comparison and Income Approach ... (Register Trainee Course) - $395

This course offers a basic understanding and knowledge of residential sales comparison and income approaches to appraisal. It includes the valuation principles and procedures applicable to both approaches. With the aid of case studies, students will develop and apply the techniques for market analysis, including the application and use of matched pairs and capitalization rates and gross rent multipliers. There is a discussion on cash and financial equivalency. Students will learn how to apply and defend the rationale behind market adjustments. The course includes a discussion of current Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guidelines and relevant USPAP requirements, and hands-on examples provide practical applications of real estate appraisal procedures.State of Florida course approval number #0007977

Free Text Book Provided
"Residential Sale Comparison and Income Approaches"


15 Hour State of Florida Law and Appraisers (Register Trainee) - $175

This is a Pre-certification course for the Trainee applicant that covers the required minimum 6 hours of Florida Law, Rules, and Regulation that pertain to the practice of appraisal. It also covers the required minimum of 3 hours of the Roles and Rules of Supervisor and Trainee appraisers. Also are case studies on the relationship of requirements, in the State of Florida Laws, Rules, and USPAP to the appraisal process and reporting. State of Florida course approval #0008191


15 Hour USPAP National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Course ... (Register Trainee Course) - $295

The course emphasizes the role of the appraiser and the impartiality associated with this role. Special responsibilities of the appraiser with regard to impartiality are explored in detail. The course includes discussion problems that show how USPAP applies in situations that appraiser encounter in everyday practice. The course is designed to aid appraisers seeking competency in USPAP, in all areas of appraisal practice including those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups or employers. State of Florida course approval #007380

Free Text Books Provided


15 Hour Residential Report Writing - $175

This basic appraisal course introduces theories, techniques, and procedures to help you understand the appraisal process and how to use various residential forms and reports for appraisal. Through theory and hands-on examples of appraisal processes, the course will provide practical application of real estate appraisal procedures. State of Florida course approval #0007951

Free Text Book Provided
"Residential Report Writing"


15 Hour Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach - $195

This course gives the student valuable insight and working knowledge of the various theories and methodologies for arriving at residential site values and applying the cost approach in everyday appraisal work. Course approval #0008000

Free Text Book Provided
"Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach"


15 Hour Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use - $195

This course identifies and analyzes market forces affecting buyers' and sellers' behavior which is the key to understanding and reporting values. The course is designed to give students the tools needed to properly collect and analyze market data. In addition, the theory of highest and best use is reviewed. The two-step analysis along with four tests for highest and best use is covered in detail. Course approval #0007999

Free Text Book Provided
"Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use"


30 Hour Mastering Real Estate Appraisal (ABII) - $395

(Satisfies Post qualifications or can be used for 20 Hours of CE) This course is designed to cover all of the topics established by the Appraisal Qualification Board of the Appraisal Foundation. Appraisal theory and application are emphasized to give the student no only the means to pass the state examination but a solid foundation on which to continually build a professional competency. Course Approval #0007381

Free Text Book Provided
"Mastering Real Estate Appraisal"


7 Hour National USPAP Update Course - $99

This course fulfills the 7-hour requirement as established by the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation and the Division of Real Estate's required 7 Hours of Appraiser Continuing Education of ACE. - State of Florida Course approval #0007360


10 Hour Environmental Issues Course - CE for Appraisers - $99

Indoor: (5 Hour)
This course deals with environmental issues in the interior of a property that real estate licensees should be aware for each consumer of residential property, commercial property or developers. Covered in the course include such as items as lead-based paint, radon, mold, drinking water, etc.
Outdoor: (5 Hour)
This course deals with environmental issues in the exterior of property that real estate licensee should be aware of such as underground storage tanks, waste sites, toxic substances, construction issues, wetlands, watersheds, endanger species and environmental reports and consultants.

Free Text Book Provided
"Basic Appraisal Principles"


7 Hour FHA & VA Appraisal Basics - $125

The purpose of this course is to offer an understanding of FHA and VA mortgage loans and provide the residential appraiser with valuable information. Recent fundamental changes have substantially changed and abbreviated the appraisal procedures for FHA and VA programs. Thus offering new opportunities to the residential appraiser who wishes to add service offerings, expanding business and clientele.State of Florida course approval #0008028

Free Text Book Provided
"FHA & VA Appraiser: thriving and surviving"


3 Hour Core Law Update For Appraisers - $49

This course fulfills the 3-hour core law requirement by the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board. The course studies the current State of Florida laws regarding the appraisal field. - State of Florida Course approval #0007433


5 Hour Red Flags, Property Inspection Guide Course - CE for Appraisers - $59

A course designed to make the student aware of potential signs or indications of a defect in a structure or property. Particular attention in the course covers areas affecting the basic structure of a home such as foundations, floors, walls, roof, detached garages or other buildings, swimming pools and spas, irrigation systems, tennis courts, water wells, and septic systems.

Free Text Book Provided
"Basic Appraisal Principles"


5 Hour Real Estate Finance Today Course - CE for Appraisers - $59

This course is an overview of the basics of residential real estate financing, including discussion of the important current trends in mortgage lending. The course provides an update on new affordable loan products, various types of government loans, and special programs for the self-employed or a borrower with adverse credit.

Free Text Book Provided
"Basic Appraisal Principles"


3 Hour Supervisor/Trainee Roles and Relationship - CE for Appraisers - $49

The focuses of the course are on the supervision and role of the state certified appraiser and the degree of supervision of overseeing the work of a registered trainee through direction, guidance and support efforts.

Free Text Book Provided
"Basic Appraisal Principles"



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