Texas Appraiser
Continuing Education (CE) Classes

The core of this course focuses on the latest Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice updates as set forth by the Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation. Also included are issues that appraisers face in their daily appraisal assignments, as well as common USPAP violations.

This course will cover appraisal concepts to build upon the aspiring appraiser's base-level knowledge of appraisal applications. The course examines how appraisers can identify and perform a complex appraisal assignment and the reasons behind an assignment's complexity (e.g., complex interests in ownership, complex market conditions, complex structures and sites, green features, etc.). The course also offers condensed and expanded case studies for students to apply their learned knowledge.

This course covers the history of bias in the real estate industry, an overview of fair housing laws and other consumer protections, current allegations of appraisal bias and supporting research, and the measures being taken to eradicate appraisal discrimination.

This course equips appraisers with knowledge and practical approach to navigate the redesigned Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). By focusing on reporting requirements, standardized fields, and modern layout features, the class strengthens report writing skills and prepares appraisers to communicate more clearly and effectively with clients, lenders, and reviewers. Participants gain practical strategies for reducing revision requests, meeting compliance expectations, and producing higher-quality appraisal reports.