Appraisal License Program Options

The programs listed below include the Qualifying Education (QE) courses required by the TALCB to earn a Texas Real Estate Appraiser Trainee license all the way up to a Certified Residential Appraisal License. The additional education required to upgrade your Trainee license are included in the higher priced programs. Champions does not currently offer a Certified General program.

79-Hour
Appraiser Trainee Program
Complete the courses needed to become an Appraiser Trainee in the Virtual Classroom using Zoom.
Education Included
15HR
USPAP

Familiarize yourself with the current Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

30HR
Basic Appraisal Principles

Take an in-depth look at how real property concepts, characteristics, and legal descriptions influence real estate values.

30HR
Basic Appraisal Procedures

Continue to establish your foundation for the appraisal profession by learning the steps for appraising all types of real property.

4HR
Supervisor-Trainee Course for Texas

The Supervisor-Trainee Appraiser course addresses the requirements and responsibilities of supervisory appraisers as well as expectations for Trainee Appraisers.

Also Included
Physical Textbooks / Digital PDF

All textbooks are included in both physical and digital PDF formats. Physical books can be picked up from a campus free of charge or shipped to your home for $10 per book.

Online Option(s)
79-hour Appraiser Trainee Program (Online)

Champions School of Real Estate has partnered with McKissock Learning to provide this package online. Prices & contents may differ. Learn More

Upgrade a License

Champions School of Real Estate has partnered with McKissock Learning to provide online options for upgrading to a Licensed Residential, Certified Residential, or Certified General Appraiser license. Learn More

$1290
$950
Save $340
154-Hour
Licensed Residential Appraiser Program
Become an Appraiser Trainee and then upgrade to a Licensed Residential Appraiser in the Virtual Classroom using Zoom.
Education Included
79HR
Appraiser Trainee Program
  • USPAP (15-Hours)
  • Basic Appraisal Principles (30-Hours)
  • Basic Appraisal Procedures (30-Hours)
  • Supervisor-Trainee Course for Texas (4-Hours)
15HR
Residential Market Analysis & Highest & Best Use

Market analysis and highest and best use are key elements involved in a credible real property valuation. This course will give you the tools and insights needed to expand your knowledge in these critical analyses.

15HR
Residential Site Valuation & Cost Approach

Explore the fundamentals of site valuation and cost approach with course content designed to meet the requirements of the Appraisal Qualifications Board as part of the required Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.

30HR
Residential Sales Comparison & Income Approaches

Cover the basics of income property principles that affect the appraisal of residential properties.

30HR
Residential Report Writing & Case Studies

Get up-to-speed on the techniques and procedures associated with writing a proper appraisal report and uncover the various reporting options available.

Also Included
Physical Textbooks / Digital PDF

All textbooks are included in both physical and digital PDF formats. Physical books can be picked up from a campus free of charge or shipped to your home for $10 per book.

Online Option(s)
154-hour Licensed Residential Program (Online)

Champions School of Real Estate has partnered with McKissock Learning to provide this package online. Prices & contents may differ. Learn More

Upgrade a License

Champions School of Real Estate has partnered with McKissock Learning to provide online options for upgrading to a Licensed Residential, Certified Residential, or Certified General Appraiser license. Learn More

$2400
$1790
Save $610

TALCB Required Qualifying Education (QE) Courses

The following courses are required by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) and must be completed by every license applicant.

Basic Residential Appraisal Procedures
QE course
30 TALCB Credit Hours
Approval #27855
Provider #4530
$$435

Course Description

Continue to establish your foundation for the appraisal profession by learning the steps for appraising all types of real property. This course reviews the three approaches to value (the Cost Approach, Sales Comparison Approach, and the Income Capitalization Approach) and explores real-world examples of each approach to value.

Continue to establish your foundation for the appraisal profession by learning the steps for appraising all types of real property.

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Residential Market Analysis & Highest & Best Use
QE course
15 TALCB Credit Hours
Approval #27853
Provider #4530
$$225

Course Description

Market analysis and highest and best use are key elements involved in a credible real property valuation. This course will give you the tools and insights needed to expand your knowledge in these critical analyses. It reviews the basics of analysis, including definitions and terminology, boosts your knowledge of common methodologies used to extract information from the market, and explores the concept of highest and best use and the theory of consistent use.

Market analysis and highest and best use are key elements involved in a credible real property valuation. This course will give you the tools and insights needed to expand your knowledge in these critical analyses.

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Residential Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach
QE course
15 TALCB Credit Hours
Approval #27852
Provider #4530
$$225

Course Description

Explore the fundamentals of site valuation and cost approach with course content designed to meet the requirements of the Appraisal Qualifications Board as part of the required Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. This course fulfills one of the elements of the AQB’s Required Core Curriculum for Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification and the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification.

Explore the fundamentals of site valuation and cost approach with course content designed to meet the requirements of the Appraisal Qualifications Board as part of the required Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.

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Residential Sales Comparison & Income Approaches
QE course
30 TALCB Credit Hours
Approval #27854
Provider #4530
$$225

Course Description

Explore the fundamentals of site valuation and cost approach with course content designed to meet the requirements of the Appraisal Qualifications Board as part of the required Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. This course fulfills one of the elements of the AQB’s Required Core Curriculum for Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification and the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification.

Explore the fundamentals of site valuation and cost approach with course content designed to meet the requirements of the Appraisal Qualifications Board as part of the required Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.

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Residential Report Writing and Case Studies
QE course
15 TALCB Credit Hours
Approval #27871
Provider #4530
$$225

Course Description

An appraisal report is both the final step and a critical element in the appraisal process. Get up-to-speed on the techniques and procedures associated with writing a proper appraisal report and uncover the various reporting options available. Learn the foundational requirements for these reports, which are taken from USPAP and intended users such as Fannie Mae and HUD. You will also enhance your learning with interactive case studies on a single-family dwelling and a three-unit residential income property.

Get up-to-speed on the techniques and procedures associated with writing a proper appraisal report and uncover the various reporting options available.

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