If you are interested in becoming a real estate appraiser you will need to go through the proper schooling. Many people think that real estate appraising is an industry that anybody can get involved with. The fact of the matter is that this is true, but in order to get started they must first go through the proper training. If you are completely devoted to being a success in this industry you will want to enroll in a real estate appraising school. This will go a long way in putting you on the right path to success. But before you choose a real estate appraising school, you will want to make sure that you know what you are doing. After all, not every real estate appraising school is the same. For this reason, you want to check the many details of each one.

The first thing to consider when looking for a real estate appraising school is that it should have a good reputation. After all, not only do you want to get licensed but you also want to make sure that you learn a lot as well. Since you are going to be a professional appraiser you need to have enough knowledge to succeed day in and day out. And the only places that you can pick up this knowledge is at a good real estate appraising school as well as your first hand experience.

Of course, you will also want to consider price when enrolling in a real estate appraising school. Although this should not be the only thing that you look at, some schools are more costly than others. You want to make sure that while you are comparing the finer details of each real estate appraising school that you also look into the details concerning the price. Although you may not be too concerned with money, if you can save money you might as well do so. This will allow you to get the schooling that you need while also keeping a bit of extra money in your pocket; and this is always a good thing no matter who you are.

As you can see, you should only choose a real estate appraising school after taking a close look at the details such as reputation and price. When you consider every last detail you will be much better off.

Hello,

You have made comments about choosing the "right" appraisal school. Then which schools are reputable? Can you give some recommendations? It will be very valuable to newbie's.

McKissick is good. If you want to spend a lot of money, choose an Appraisal Institute course. A college or University may have good courses. Check your state board's website and see what they have to offer. Allied Appraisal courses, I've heard, was "alright." I went to a local school in Shreveport, Louisiana. If I had the money at the time, I would have chose McKissick. The Appraisal Institute Courses will help a newbie get it's foot in the door in becoming a Trainee faster than the other schools, but it doesn't mean it's the best school or course. McKissick is just as good, in my eyes.

Goodluck! :)

Sincerely,
Benji

Hi Benji,

I have reviewed McKissock's web site, they offered Basic Appraisal principles and USPAP course online, which is good, but I need to study Basic Procedures, too. While browsing several online schools, I reviewed Dynasty e-school. Their programs looked promising, so I think I may choose this school. I'm not sure yet! Have to contact them and start asking questions about their program. Hopefully, it turns out ok.:juggle:

Thanks Benji.:proud:

Take care.

Sincerely,

DK

Everyone...I am a Supervisor in LA and I've been training trainees for the past 2 years. I've found that most of what is taught through many of the schools has to do with your required education and passing your tests but very few really teach you what it's like on the job....How to comp properties, what data sources to use, how to handle conditions, How to read MLS...etc.

I've put together a lot of info for trainees that's more realistic...basically it's what I do everyday in the business of appraising. I think that there needs to be a realization that appraisers need 2 types of knowledge. 1 that helps you pass your licensing requirements and 1 that is what you do realistically on the job. Anyway...if you get a chance you can read more at my site area48network .com. Hope you find it useful.

Also...my contact info is on there if any of you have any questions about training. I know it can be difficult to get someone to take you on.