AppraisalU: the practicum path to an appraisal license.
An AQB-approved practicum that fulfills the experience hours for licensing, taught by faculty rather than dependent on finding a willing supervisor. A proven path to licensure.
Recognized across states
Including Arizona, California, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Washington, with the list growing.
Favorable hours
Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 12 pm CT, so you can keep working full-time.
Industry leaders
USPAP-certified instructors and industry-leading professionals.
Small cohorts
No more than 20 students per cohort for real attention.
Three courses. From 8 assignments to 40.
AppraisalU 101, 201 and 301 progress from eight residential assignments to forty covering complex property types. Each three-month course offers up to 500 experience hours. $6,000 per course, with scholarships available.
Basic Appraisal Training
potential experience hours
Intermediate Appraisal Training
potential experience hours
Advanced Appraisal Training
potential experience hours
The hardest step, solved.
Under the traditional model, trainees must find a certified supervisor with 3+ years of experience willing to train them for at least six months. Most certified appraisers work from home, see trainees as future competition, and lose income while they teach. That single requirement blocks many qualified people.
AppraisalU modernizes that model, pairing an advanced curriculum with direct field mentorship from highly experienced certified appraisers who turn classroom theory into practical expertise.
- Guidance on the AQB-qualifying education you need, at the lowest cost
- Help with your state board application
- Exam preparation with premier resources and personal coaching
What our graduates say.
“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.”
Certified Appraiser Graduate
“The classroom learning combined with field application guided me through robust and complicated situations, developing me into a confident and competent certified appraiser.”
Certified Appraiser Graduate
“As a graduate, I received a quality education with a personal touch. Each of my mentors guided and supported me as I developed into the appraiser I am today.”
Certified Appraiser Graduate
Learn from the best in the profession.
Adam Newsom
Two decades of experience and more than 15 appraisers guided to certification in Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and Florida.
Robbie Wilson
Former Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae consultant who teaches AQB pre-licensing and continuing education in seven states.
Dr. Randy Flowers
A former private university dean who designed the RSDS education system and staffing model.
Program mentors: Frank Aluise, Kevin Powell and Adam Newsom, Certified Residential Appraisers.
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Questions and answers
What will I learn at AppraisalU?
AppraisalU offers 3-month courses designed to guide you in creating a credible appraisal report that meets USPAP standards. Completing each course counts toward the experience hours required for licensing.
Where do I take the class?
Course expectations vary by cohort. The program includes in-person and virtual components.
Can I work full-time while enrolled?
Yes. Each course meets four days a week for four hours a day, Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 12 pm CT.
How many students are in a class?
The maximum is 20 students per cohort. Enrollment ends fourteen days before the start date.
Can I test out of Basic Appraisal Training?
Not at this time. You can combine previous experience hours outside the program with practicum hours when you submit to your state board, subject to state regulations.
Am I guaranteed a spot in the Intermediate or Advanced course?
No. Each course has limited spots. Students who complete Basic training in good standing and meet the QE prerequisites are qualified to enroll in Intermediate training.
Are the experience hours guaranteed?
No. Hours are achieved based on participation and the quality of work produced. Students must complete the full course for 500 hours of experience credit.
If I complete all three courses, will I be licensed?
No. AppraisalU is not a state licensing agency. Licensure depends on your state approving experience hours and sample appraisals and on passing the state exam. Requirements vary by state.