Applicants for a residential appraiser license must:

• Have received credit for 90 classrooms hours in subjects related to real estate appraisal .  Fifteen (15) hours shall include the completion of the national uniform standards of professional practice, or its equivalen.
• The student must also pass a written examination on each of the courses for which credit is received, within the two year period immediately preceding the date of application. 

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These courses are provided by McKissock. McKissock is the school of record

DIRECTIONS TO ACCESS COURSE:

After you click on the "read more" button below, click on "Course Searches by State" banner just below our logo.   Then click "Search On-line Courses" then choose your State of Kansas. You will then see the outstanding list of courses available for you to satisfy the pre-licensing/upgrade course process.

15 HOUR - INTRO INTO THE RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL PROCESS - $209

Students will learn what an appraiser does, how appraisers are licensed and certified, how an appraisal fits into the real estate purchase process, how property is currently owned and recorded in the United States, how the real estate market functions, and basic principles for valuing residential properties .

This seminar provides an overview to newcomers to the real estate appraisal profession, as well as a firm foundation for all pre-licensing courses to follow.  Participants will come away with a better understanding of whether they want to enter this field, what types of knowledge they will have to master, and whether they have the aptitude and underlying skills to become qualified practitioners.

Provided by McKissock. Approval code #06-P-56

15 HOUR - RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL PROCESS PART II - $209

This course introduces students to the history of economic theory, including the history of value theory, current economic theories, land economics and theories of capitalism.  It proceeds into a discussion of the appraisal process, including steps involved, the three main valuation approaches, and how these approaches relate to one another.  Finally, students learn about building construction, namely engineering and architectural practices, building planning, design and construction details. 

This seminar provides an overview to newcomers to the real estate appraisal profession, as well as a firm foundation for all pre-licensing courses to follow.  Participants will come away with a better understanding of economics, how appraisals are prepared, and how buildings are constructed.

Provided by McKissock. Approval code #06-P-55

15 HOUR - Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach - $209

This course meets the criteria for a 15 hour course as part of the required course curriculum under the Appraiser Qualification Board requirements for residential certification. It provides an in depth look at developing a Cost Approach for residential appraisals. The six methods of site valuation are illustrated and explained.

Illustrations and examples are offered of the three methods of cost estimation; Comparative Unit, Unit-in-Place, and Quantity Survey Methods. Detailed cost workups will be studied using Illustrations from the Marshall & Swift Residential Cost Handbook.

Then, the three methods of estimating depreciation (Age-Life, Market Extraction, and Breakdown Methods) will be examined in detail. All of these topics will be expanded through the use of helpful case studies and case problems. There is a required one hour exam at the end that must be taken in a monitored classroom setting.

Provided by McKissock.  Approval code #06-P-302

15 HOUR - Residential Report Writing and Case Studies - $209

This is a basic appraisal course for real property appraisers and introduces some of the techniques, and procedures associated with writing the appraisal report.  This course will assist the student in understanding the final step in the appraisal process.  The student will be guided through the different form reports and become acquainted with other available reporting options.  This course will provide the student with a basic application of the reporting requirements as found in the USPAP and further the student's knowledge of certain supplemental standards applicable to the appraisal assignment.

Provided by McKissock.  Approval code #06-P-301

15 HOUR - SALES COMPARISON APPROACH - $209

This class provides students with in-depth exposure to the sales comparison approach, one of the three basic ways that professional real estate appraisers value a residence.  Topics include gathering, recording and verifying data, determining highest and best use, and estimating value by the sales approach (data analysis, net adjustments and value estimation) .

This seminar prepares the student to determine the value of a residence using the sales comparison approach - essential knowledge for any professional appraiser.

Provided by McKissock.  Approval code #06-P-301

15 HOUR - Studies & Analyses - $209

This class introduces students to the way a residential real estate appraiser collects data, including how data is gathered, sources, forms of data, information appropriate for three approaches to value appraising, appraising partial interests, and appraisal math and statistics. 

This seminar prepares a student for collecting the data necessary for performing an appraisal, to understand what is unique about partial interests, and gain an overview of the math and statistical analysis used in the appraisal profession.

This course is provided by McKissock. Approval code #06-P-52

15 HOUR - Residential Income Approach - $209

This an overview course for appraisers and covers all aspects of valuation procedures for non-residential properties. The course provides a practical solution for estimating value by an in-depth study of appraisal theory and the development of advanced valuation skills. It presumes a prior knowledge of appraisal principles and focuses on applying them in appraising non-residential and income-producing properties.

The first section includes the valuation process, with particular emphasis on recent USPAP interpretations of scope of work and examples of highest and best use. Six methods of land valuation are illustrated. Covered next are cost estimates, depreciation and application of the cost approach. In the sales comparison approach section, topics explored include units of comparison, elements of comparison, cash equivalency, making adjustments and application of the approach. The income capitalization approach section includes income and expense estimates, capitalization rates, direct capitalization, income multipliers and application of the approach. The last section encompasses reconciliation and the final opinion of value. There are numerous examples and case studies throughout the course. Participants will be able to practice these procedures with numerous in-class exercises and problems. 

Provided by McKissock. Approval code #06-P298