
- Date
- June 10-23, 2025
- Time
- 2:00pm - 6:00pm (CST)
- Sponsor
- Appraisal Institute
- Location
- Appraisal Institute - Synchronous (Live Online)
- Instructor
- Lisa M. Meinczinger-Gulden, SRA, AI-RRS
- Class Time
- 28 hours
- Exam Time
- 2 Hours
- Full Price
- $480.00
- AI Price
- $405.00
Course Description
If you’re considering a career in professional valuation services, your journey should begin with Basic Appraisal Principles. This four-day course will introduce you to real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, highest and best use, and ethical considerations. The course should provide a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles no matter what appraisal specialty you pursue. |
Co-developed by the Appraisal Institute, ASA, and ASFMRA
Who Should Enroll
- Beginning real property appraisers
- Real estate professionals
- Users of appraisal services
- College students
- Accountants
AI CE Points
State Approvals
State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Approval Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AK | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/24/2024 | 06/12/2026 | 19810 |
AK | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/24/2024 | 06/12/2026 | 19810 |
AL | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 11/14/2024 | 09/30/2026 | ||
AL | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 11/14/2024 | 09/30/2026 | CO2669 |
AR | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 09/02/2024 | 06/12/2026 | AI029 |
AR | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 09/01/2024 | 06/12/2026 | AI029 |
AZ | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
AZ | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
CA | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 08/25/2024 | 03/09/2028 | 20CP754601422 | |
CA | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 08/25/2024 | 03/09/2028 | 20CP754601422 |
CO | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 2404 | |
CO | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 2404 |
CO | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 2404 |
CT | CE | 18 | 18 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 05/09/2026 | AAL.000661 | |
CT | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 05/10/2026 | APR.000298 |
DC | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/18/2024 | 02/28/2026 | 4078 |
DC | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/18/2024 | 02/28/2026 | 4078 |
DE | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
DE | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
FL | CE | 20 | 20 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 05/24/2023 | 05/03/2027 | 0010545 | |
FL | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 09/08/2023 | 09/07/2025 | 0010657 |
GA | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | 73830 |
GA | QE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74391 | |
GA | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74007 |
HI | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/01/2024 | 06/12/2026 | 23-504 | |
HI | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/01/2024 | 06/12/2026 | 23-504 |
HI | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/01/2024 | 06/12/2026 | 23-504 |
IA | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/02/2023 | 06/01/2026 | A518-1110 |
IA | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/02/2023 | 06/01/2026 | A518-1109 | |
IA | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/02/2023 | 06/01/2026 | A518-1111 |
ID | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 520 | |
ID | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 520 |
IL | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 12/23/2024 | 12/31/2026 | 575.001112 | |
IL | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 12/26/2024 | 12/31/2026 | 573.000380 |
IN | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
IN | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
KS | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 175.C25.R | |
KS | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 301.P25.R |
KY | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 05/31/2025 | 06/30/2026 | |
KY | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 05/31/2025 | 06/30/2026 | |
LA | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | ||
LA | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | |
MA | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 120110 | |
MA | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 120110 |
MD | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
MD | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
ME | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
ME | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
MI | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 20-938565 | |
MI | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 20-938565 |
MN | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 08/01/2022 | 07/31/2026 | |
MN | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 08/01/2022 | 07/31/2026 | |
MO | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | ||
MO | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | |
MS | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/27/2025 | 06/12/2026 | MAB #50252 | |
MS | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/27/2025 | 06/12/2026 | MAB #50252 |
MT | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | REA-CEC-REC-17536 | |
MT | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | REA-CEC-REC-17536 |
NC | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 | ||
NC | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 | |
ND | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
ND | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Livestream | 01/01/2022 | QE2403 | |
ND | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | QE-223013, 74333 |
NE | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 07/22/2020 | 06/12/2026 | 1202434.02 |
NH | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Livestream | 01/28/2022 | 06/12/2026 | ||
NH | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | ||
NH | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Livestream | 01/28/2022 | 06/12/2026 | |
NH | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | |
NJ | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 02/14/2024 | 06/12/2026 | 2024-3005 | |
NJ | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 02/14/2024 | 06/12/2026 | 2024-3005 |
NM | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/02/2023 | 06/01/2026 | 4254 |
NM | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/02/2023 | 06/01/2026 | 4254 |
NV | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 11/04/2024 | 10/31/2025 | CE.0009602-A | |
NV | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 08/01/2024 | 07/31/2025 | PL.0009464-A |
NY | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 | A5486 |
NY | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 10/01/2024 | 09/30/2025 | Q0203-R5 |
OH | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 084503803A 25 | |
OH | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
OK | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | 772 | |
OK | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | 601 |
OR | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | APIN-Q-1121-8899 | |
OR | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | APIN-Q-0224-9021 |
PA | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | |
PA | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 06/12/2026 | |
PR | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
PR | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
RI | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 01/12/2026 | REA.0002147-CE |
RI | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 04/11/2024 | 01/12/2026 | REA.0002147-CE |
SC | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 09/01/2024 | 08/31/2026 | AC . 764 |
SC | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 09/01/2024 | 08/31/2026 | QE1764, AC . 764 |
SD | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 03/25/2025 | 06/12/2026 | SD 718 |
SD | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 03/25/2025 | 06/12/2026 | SD 718 |
TN | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 05/01/2024 | 04/30/2026 | 825 |
TN | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 05/01/2024 | 04/30/2026 | 825 |
TX | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 11/01/2023 | 06/12/2025 | TX Provider #:10 Course #: 30846 |
TX | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 11/01/2023 | 06/12/2026 | TX Provider #: 8038 Course #: 48182 |
UT | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 10/16/2024 | 10/31/2026 | AC241009 | |
UT | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 10/16/2024 | 10/31/2026 | AQ241010 |
VA | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
VT | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/02/2024 | 11/29/2027 | ||
VT | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/02/2024 | 11/29/2027 | |
WA | CE | 28 | 28 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/02/2023 | 06/01/2026 | A20105828 | |
WA | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/02/2023 | 06/01/2026 | A20105828 |
WI | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
WI | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 74333 |
WV | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | |
WV | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | |
WY | CE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 1541 |
WY | QE | 30 | 28 | 2 | Synchronous | Synchronous | 06/13/2023 | 06/12/2026 | 1541 |
Course Objectives
- Recognize the components of ethical and competent appraisal practice.
- Recognize the distinctive differences among land, real property, real estate, and personal property.
- Recognize and identify the three major land description systems.
- Recognize the major components that appear in all definitions of market value.
- Recognize the definitions of the economic principles of change, anticipation, supply and demand, competition, substitution, balance, externalities, and highest and best use.
- Solve basic real estate math problems in fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Solve for mean, median, and mode.
- Use a financial calculator to perform mortgage calculations and to solve problems in simple and compound interest.
- Recognize the definitions of appraisal practice, valuation services, appraisal review, and other key terms.
- Identify the basic components in the appraiser’s scope of work decision.
Course Details
Program Overview:
Assignments:
No
Equipment:
- A financial calculator is required. The accepted model used in the program is the HP-12C. AI education programs that require a financial calculator are developed with HP-12C keystrokes; using this model is highly recommended.
- You must be familiar with calculator operation when the program begins. Do not enroll expecting to be taught how to use a financial calculator.
- Free Review: Using a Financial Calculator: Formulas, Symbols, Math Review, and Sample Problems; and Financial Calculator Practice Exercises.
- For additional help with the HP-12C calculator, take Using Your HP-12C Financial Calculator.
- HP-12C calculator User’s Manual.
Additional Information:
- Course Handbook (432 pp.)
- Suggested Solutions (160 pp.)
Requirements:
Live Online Education FAQ
Course Materials & Recommended Books
Pricing Options
Rate | Full Price | AI Price |
---|---|---|
Standard
Today thru 06/09/2025 |
$480.00 | $405.00 |
Additional Course Offerings
Sponsor | Date | Location | Format | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Diego Chapter | June 10-13, 2025 | San Diego, CA | Classroom | View Details | Register |
Appraisal Institute | On Demand | Online | View Details | Register | |
North Star Chapter | July 14-17, 2025 | St. Cloud, MN | Classroom | View Details | Register |
Event Information
Class Schedule:
Class begins each day at 2:00PM Central time (12:00PM Pacific, 1:00PM Mountain, 3:00PM Eastern). Each class runs for four hours (4) each day with at least two breaks during that time. The course runs for eight (7) days. Times shown are U.S. Central (Chicago) All students must be 100% present for the class in order to receive credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. Anyone who isn’t present 100% receives no credit and is responsible for continuing the program on their own time.
Day 1: Tuesday, June 10, 2-6pm
Day 2: Wednesday, June 11, 2-6pm
Day 3: Thursday, June 12, 2-6pm
(No class on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday)
Day 4: Tuesday, June 17, 2-6pm
Day 5: Wednesday, June 18, 2-6pm
Day 6: Thursday, June 19, 2-6pm
(No class on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday)
Day 7: Monday, June 23, 2-6pm
Exam:
You will have 90 days from the time that you complete the course to take the proctored exam, either online or at a testing center. You can schedule the exam within 48 business hours after the course has been marked for completion. Review your account for the “Schedule Your Exam” messaging.
Testing center locations in your area can be found by clicking on this link: www.pearsonvue.com/ai. For more information, visit our Exam FAQ page.
Download Course Materials:
- Login to your AI Account at www.appraisalinstitute.org with the username and password you used when you registered.
- Click on “Education and Events” located in the menu on the right-hand side.
- On the My Events page, find the course under the “Classroom Offerings/Synchronous Offerings/Conferences” heading and click the "View" button.
- Scroll down to the “Download Course Materials” section and click on each link to download the course materials.
Location:
This course will be held via live interactive classroom technology. See below important participation requirements.
State Credit:
A course may NOT be approved in every state for every delivery format. For example, some states do NOT allow any virtual education. When registering for any Appraisal Institute course, all participants will be required to check state approvals based on delivery format. For more information, see our state approvals page.
Participation Requirements: AI National Synchronous students are required to have a computer, webcam, and microphone capability to participate and receive continuing or qualifying education credit where approved. It is the student’s responsibility to have the required equipment to participate and receive credit. Visit the System Requirements for Attendees and Share Webcam pages for help.
- All students are required to always keep their webcam on with their entire face fully visible while class is in session.
- Attendance will be monitored throughout the day through webcams and polling.
- A photo ID must be uploaded to the offering page prior to the start date of the offering. Please refer to the Appraisal Institute Synchronous Resources for instructions on how to upload your ID.
- Any issues with the upload, please contact customerservice@appraisalinstitute.org or call (888) 756-4624.
The instructor must be able to interact with all students. Instructors and administrators will direct questions to each student in the morning and afternoon to which students must respond. Students must be in a location that allows for their full attention and interaction at all times.
For questions regarding these classroom participation requirements, contact the Appraisal Institute at customerservice@appraisalinstitute.org or call (888) 756-4624.
Connection Information:
Several minutes after you receive your Appraisal Institute receipt email, you will receive a second email from GoToTraining which will include instructions on connecting to the live session and a link to a small download of the GoToTraining software. The software runs on almost all operating systems and popular browsers. Connection email reminders are sent at specific intervals: 1 week, 1 day, and 1 hour prior to the live session start time. If you do not receive the connection information, please check your junk, spam, or quarantine folders. For questions, please email customerservice@appraisalinstitute.org or call (888) 756-4624
Note: Work devices with strong VPNs or firewalls have trouble connecting to GTT systems. It is recommended to use your personal device or to reach out to your organization’s IT department for assistance prior to the first session.