Appraiser’s Guide to Appraisal Inspections

A comprehensive guide of the changing types of real property inspections for appraisal related assignments.

November 13th & 14th, 2023 | 2-day session; 3.5 hours each day

Session 1: Monday, November 13th | 10AM-1:30PM CT
Session 2: Tuesday, November 14th | 10AM-1:30PM CT

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Please check other dates.

7 HOURS

$155.95

Course Description

When is an appraisal inspection required? What should be included? 

This course walks you through everything you need to know about appraisal inspections, including best practices, tools, risks and safety, types of inspections, the use of trainees or assistants, and the question of whether an inspection is necessary for any given assignment. It’s a great review for real property appraisers, financial institutions, underwriters, and regulators; commercial appraisers and other property data collectors will also find it useful.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: Cancellations require written advance notice. Refunds will only be given if request is made 24 hours prior to the start of class.

System Requirements:

  • This class is offered via Zoom meeting. Computer Audio, Video and a reliable internet connection are required. We must be able to see and hear you on camera. This is a state requirement for CE.
  • We recommend testing your computer video and audio prior to class day by opening a practice meeting on https://zoom.us/test.
*KNOW YOUR TIME ZONE: We’re on CENTRAL TIME, and class starts at 10AM CT sharp!
If you are on Pacific Time, Class is from 8am-11:30am PT (doors open at 7am).
If you are on Mountain Time, Class is from 9am-12:30pm MT (doors open at 8am).
If you are on Central Time, Class is from 10am-1:30pm CT (doors open at 9am).
If you are on Eastern Time, Class is from 11am-2:30pm ET (doors open at 10am).

Certified for 7 hours of continuing education in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, HI, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NJ, NM, NV, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA & WI.

Pending approval in FL & IL; .  More State Approvals coming soon!

If you don’t see your state listed, CLICK HERE to send an email to our Education Director, Ben Maxwell and request approval. 

Refund/Cancellation Policy: Cancellations require written advance notice. Refunds will only be given if request is made 24 hours prior to the start of class.

System Requirements:

  • This class is offered via Zoom meeting. Computer Audio, Video and a reliable internet connection are required. We must be able to see and hear you on camera. This is a state requirement for CE.
  • We recommend testing your computer video and audio prior to class day by opening a practice meeting on https://zoom.us/test.
*KNOW YOUR TIME ZONE: We’re on CENTRAL TIME, and class starts at 10AM CT sharp!
If you are on Pacific Time, Class is from 8am-11:30am PT (doors open at 7am).
If you are on Mountain Time, Class is from 9am-12:30pm MT (doors open at 8am).
If you are on Central Time, Class is from 10am-1:30pm CT (doors open at 9am).
If you are on Eastern Time, Class is from 11am-2:30pm ET (doors open at 10am).

AL – Course #C02489

AR – Course # AE009

AZ – Course #D0821-0000023

CA – Course #2110501024

CO – Approved

GA – Course #72951

HI – Course #22-141

KS – Course #371.C22.N

KY – Approved

LA – Approved

MD – Approved

MI – Course #2308

MN – Course #1034172

MS – Course #53041

MO – Approved

NV – Course #CE.0009541-A

NJ – Course #2021-205

NM – Course #4142

NY – Course #A5534-07

NC – Course #4451

OH – Course #Q04300208A 21

OK – Course #913

OR – Course #APEL-C-0921-0025

PA – Approved

SC – Course #CE.1968

TN – Course #2439

TX – Course #41876

UT – Course #AC220618

VA – Approved

WA – Course #A21034209

WI – Course #4371

Course Description

Appraiser’s Guide to Appraisal Inspections is a course designed for use by real property appraisers, financial institutions, underwriters, AMC personnel, and regulatory entities. The focus of the course is to bring awareness to the changing types of real property inspections for appraisal related assignments. This course is primarily targeted toward residential real property appraisers; however, it does apply to both residential and commercial appraisers as well as other property data collectors alike. In summary, this course highlights the traditional appraisal inspection with insight into new and proposed inspection methods.

Topics Explored:

  • • Are inspections required or necessary?
    • Inspection types
    • Tools for today’s inspectors
    • Best practices
    • Risk analysis
    • Appraiser’s decisions
    • Staying safe
    • Employing the assistance of others

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

  • By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

    • The significance of whether an inspection is necessary

    • Understanding the difference between bifurcated, hybrid, and traditional inspections

    • The importance of utilizing innovation in the appraisal inspection process

    • The differences between requirements and best practices

    • Understanding the preferences available to the appraiser

    • Actions to take to remain safe

    • The significance of obtaining significant assistance

Course Reviews

See what students are saying

One of the best courses taken, mostly due to Bryan being an engaging speaker. Have had a couple where the presenter was most effective at putting me to sleep.

The course exceeded my expectations. I found it to be very informative and expanded many of the items in USPAP. I would recommend it to other appraisers.

Very Good – Lots of meaningful issues were pointed out with good examples.

Very good, well presented and the instructor was very knowledgeable of the subject

Better than McKissick. Great course with good material

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Course Author

Bryan Reynolds

Bryan S. Reynolds, CDEI™ is a KY/TN Certified General Real Property Appraiser, a registered agent with the TN State Board of Equalization and an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor. He has testified and appeared in various courts, planning and zoning boards as both an expert and as an agent making valuation arguments before local and state hearing officials and Administrated Law Judges. Reynolds is the owner of Bryan S. Reynolds & Associates, Reynolds Appraisal Service and a partner in Appraiser eLearning, www.appraiserelearning.com. He provides residential and commercial valuation services throughout the region and various educational offerings, mentoring, consulting and litigation support services throughout the country as well as being available for lectures and is well known for his Think Outside the “Check” Box approach.

AQB Certified USPAP Instructor
Certified General Real Property Appraiser
Consultant
Litigation Valuation Expert
FHA Lender Selection Roster Appraiser
Expert Witness

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