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AppraisalU is an appraisal training program with a hands-on, in-depth learning experience designed to teach the skills needed for a career as a licensed real estate appraiser. The benefits and rewards of appraising can include high earning potential, starting your own business, working from home, and the flexibility to set your work schedule.
AppraisalU offers three courses, Monday to Thursday, from 8 am to 12 pm, exposing students to the critical aspects of the appraisal industry. Experienced professional appraisers teach all lessons with a combined 100+ years of experience. AppraisalU is an available program for students who want to pursue an appraisal career, and the number of students is limited to 20 per course. Enrollment ends fourteen days before the start date.
Locations
- Currently, the program has been approved by the state of Missouri.
- Additional states are under review.
Favorable Hours
- Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 12 pm
- The program allows participants to work full-time.
Industry Leadership
- The program features industry-leading professionals and USPAP-certified instructors.
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AppraisalU offers 3-month courses designed to guide you in creating a credible appraisal report that meets USPAP standards. Completing each course counts towards the experience hours required for licensing. While it’s impossible to master the entire appraisal process in just 8 weeks, AppraisalU’s comprehensive curriculum covers the fundamentals of appraisal practice and requires participants to produce USPAP-compliant, credible, and defendable appraisal reports.
Course expectations will vary by cohort. The program will consist of in-person and virtual educational components.
Yes, you can still have a full-time job. Each course is four days per week for four hours per day. (Monday- Thursday, 8 am -12 noon)
The maximum number of students per course is 20.
Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot begin you at a higher level. With that said, you can combine previous experience hours outside the program with practicum hours for overall experience hours submission to state boards.
Subject to state-by-state regulations.
No, each course has a limited number of student spots, and acceptance is neither guaranteed nor implied. Students who finish the basic training in good standing are prepared to enroll in intermediate appraisal training.
No, the experience hours listed are the potential hours that will be available and are only achieved based on participation and the quality of work produced.
No, AppraisalU is not a State Licensing Agency and does not guarantee that a student will have enough experience hours to qualify for an appraisal license. Becoming a licensed appraiser is predicated on the State Licensing Agency approving experience hours, reviewing and approving sample appraisals for work quality, and passing the state-required exam. AppraisalU is a path to success but is no guarantee of licensure. Licensing requirements vary by state.
What People Say About Us
Client Testimonials
"As a graduate, I recieved a quality education with a personal touch. In addition, each of my mentors guided and supported me as I developed to become the appraiser today."
Kharon BrownCertified Appraiser Graduate 
"I am thankful I had a program for my appraisal education. The classroom learning combined with field application guided me through robust and complicated situations, developing me into a confident and competent certified appraiser."
Nikki TaubinCertified Appraiser Graduate 
"In my first month following graduation, I was a licensed appraiser in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. I had the education and network to become a successful practitioner completing 40+ appraisals each month."
Marquis MatthewsCertified Appraiser Graduate 
Steps to become a State Licensed Appraiser
To become a state licensed appraiser involves completion of several very complex requirements which often blocks out many qualified candidates from achieving a state license.
Under the traditional model, trainees must find a Certified Appraiser Supervisor with 3+ years experience who will train you for six months, minimum, and gain 1,0000 experience hours inspecting and providing real property appraisal experience. This is the first and most challenging requirement to accomplish.
WHY? Most Certified Appraisers work from home and do not want a stranger coming to their home daily. They have no incentive to train and often consider new trainees more competition that could take away future income. Training is very time-consuming, which reduces a supervisor’s ability to generate income. Finally, limited training tools assist the supervisor in the teaching process.
AppraisalU SOLUTION: Appraisal U modernizes the conventional model by offering an education program paired with field mentors. It connects you with highly experienced Certified Appraisers who impart practical appraising knowledge following virtual class instruction. This blend of hands-on experience and classroom learning effectively integrates the latest technological tools with top-tier instructors.
The price for the courses varies.
SOLUTION: AppraisalU instructors will guide you through the education process and ensure you register for the specific required courses, offering the best education at the lowest cost.
Apply to your State Appraisal Licensing Board or Commission.
SOLUTION: Appraisal U instructors will guide you through the application process and ensure all of the prerequisites have been met and the application packet is completed in compliance with the state requirements.
SOLUTION: Appraisal U instructors will provide you with an understanding of what to expect when taking the exam, how to prepare, and assist you in registering for the highest quality exam preparation course available. If you fail to pass the exam on the first attempt, Appraisal U instructors will offer to advise on the best strategy for the next steps.
Learn more: https://www.talcb.texas.gov/potential-license-holder/licensed-appraiser.
Learn All About Our Team
Meet The Instructors
Robbie Wilson
ASA, RA, SRA
AQB Certified USPAP Instructor
AQB Certified USPAP Instructor
Robbie Wilson, a graduate of the University of Texas in Real Estate, who earned an MBA in Business Finance, has built a life around real estate. Robbie’s experience encompasses building his own real estate company, working as a Consultant for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, and now he is the appraisal compliance and risk management leader for RSDS Appraisal Diversity.
Robbie is recognized in the appraisal industry as a subject matter expert on Appraisal Standards and Ethics, FIRREA, the Dodd-Frank Act, Government Regulations and Laws, and GSEs mortgage loan underwriting guidelines. Robbie is an Appraisal Qualification Board (AQB) Certified USPAP Instructor and has taught and continues to teach AQB pre-licensing and continuing education courses in Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Georgia, New Jersey, and Indiana. Robbie currently serves and has served in numerous leadership positions including but not limited to: President of the National Society of Real Estate Appraisers, a member of the prestigious “Peer Investigative Committee” of the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB), and is a current TALCB Mentor.
Julie Floyd
MNAA, CDEI
AQB Certified USPAP Instructor
AQB Certified USPAP Instructor
Julie Molendorp Floyd, MNAA, CDEI, is a Certified General Appraiser in both Missouri and Kansas. Previously, she held the position of Course and Curriculum Manager at McKissock, LLC, the largest provider of appraisal education in the country, where she was the host of an informative podcast entitled “Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal.” Floyd is well-known for hosting industry webinars featuring leaders in the profession and is a highly regarded appraisal instructor. As a lifelong educator, she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Central Missouri. Additionally, Floyd is both a Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) and an AQB-Certified USPAP Instructor. Her extensive experience includes serving as the Vice-Chair of the Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission from 2007 to 2023. Recently, she commenced a 3-year term as a member of the Appraisal Qualifications Board, the public board of the Appraisal Foundation responsible for establishing and maintaining the Real Property Appraiser Criteria.
Dr. Randy Flowers
Doctorate of Education
Dr. Randy Flowers is the President of Operations for RSDS. Originally from Kansas and now an Arizona resident, he is an experienced professional with more than a decade of leadership experience. Before joining RSDS Appraisal Diversity, Dr. Flowers was a private university dean, designing and implementing operations across multiple departments and divisions. Dr. Flowers has the skills and experience to effectively lead and oversee the appraisal operations of RSDS Appraisal Diversity by establishing policies, an education system, and staffing models that promote company culture and vision for developing the next generation of real estate appraisers.
Adam Newsom
Certified Appraiser
Adam Newsom, a seasoned appraisal professional with two decades of experience, brings a wealth of expertise to his role at RSDS. Now based in Kansas City, Adam is deeply committed to shaping the future of the appraisal industry by mentoring and training the next generation of appraisers. Over his career, Adam has successfully guided more than 15 appraisers to certification, many of whom have gone on to establish thriving careers in markets across Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, and Florida. His dedication to fostering talent and advancing professional standards underscores his vital role in the appraisal community.