NYS Appraiser Continuing Education
Winter 2010
Take NYS Approved Appraiser Continuing Education before you renew your Appraiser License
Bill C. Merrell,
Ph.D.- School Director
...every 2 years. 28 hours per
2 year renewal period before you renew your license + 7 Hour USPAP Mandatory
Part of this regulation requires you to attend
the 7 hour National USPAP Update course. USPAP is mandatory! No Exceptions!
Questions?, call NY State at 518-474-4429. Due to limited seating, and advance
book
purchase requirements, no refunds are permitted once course is registered for. Attendance mandatory to
receive credit for courses. Call to confirm
dates, times and availability of each course
you wish to attend. We require a minimum of 7
students to run each course. KEEP COPIES OF ALL
CERTIFICATES YOU RECEIVE! All appraisers are subject to a continuing education
audit. If you do not have the required Appraiser Continuing Education, you are
in violation of state guidelines. If
course is cancelled due to weather issues, we will call you at the # you
provided.
IF YOU NEED A CLASS IMMEDIATELY, AND CANNOT ATTEND A TRADITIONAL CLASS, WE HAVE AN ON-LINE NYS APPROVED PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES ALL 28 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION YOU NEED http://merrellinstitute.fastclass.com
REAL ESTATE APPRAISER CONTINUING EDUCATION– NEW YORK STATE
Licensed, Assistants, Certified Residential & Certified General Appraisers must complete 28 hours of approved continuing education (incl. 7 Hour USPAP Update) before you renew your license. We offer both Traditional & On-Line Courses to meet the 28 hours required appraiser continuing education. You can select the courses you need to meet your Appraiser Continuing Education requirements for New York State with us exclusively! NYS Approved
Online Appraiser CE Classes: Once the graduate completes the on-line course, we mail youa raised seal, signed completion certificate, to the address you used when you registered for the classes on-line
go to: http://merrellinstitute.fastclass.com - 6 Classes include:
7 Hour National USPAP Update http://merrellinstitute.fastclass.com New 2010/2011 7 Hour Program is HERE!!!
FHA & VA Appraisal Basics (7 Hours Credit) http://merrellinstitute.fastclass.com
Income Approach (7 Hours Credit) On-Line Education http://merrellinstitute.fastclass.com
Residential Cost Approach (7 Hours Credit) http://merrellinstitute.fastclass.com
Introduction to Commercial Appraisal (3.5 Hours Credit) http://merrellinstitute.fastclass.com
Supervising Appraisal Trainees-Field Preparation (2.5 Hours Credit) http://merrellinstitute.fastclass.com
CLASSROOM COURSES IN BOHEMIA/ISLIP/LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK STATE
NYS APPRAISER CONTINUING EDUCATION
All Appraisers need 28 hours of Approved Continuing Education every 2 years including USPAP 7 Hour Update Class in NYS
The courses below are NYS Approved and meet your requirements for the 28 hours Appraiser Continuing Education. You can take a variety of courses to meet your regulations. Failure to take the required Appraiser continuing education will subject you to fine and/or revocation/suspension of your license in New York State. Call NYS at 518-474-4429 to confirm this fact!
2/5/10:FRAUD PRACTICES CERTIFICATE COURSE 8 HOURS CREDIT 8-4PM Includes Book/Materials $ 150.00
Fraud is present in many lending transactions and Appraisers must understand and deal with this growing problems in banking transactions.
The Fraud Practices Class will discuss common fraud practices and how an appraiser can insulate themselves from entering into and participating in Fraud deals.
2/6/10:7 HR 2010 NATIONAL USPAP COURSE 8-3:45PM Includes $ 125.00 in Books/Materials….……….. $ 230.00
7 Hour National USPAP Class in which all updates associated with USPAP will be discussed and analyzed in a class environment. You will receive our certificate
at the class conclusion. This is a both a New York State and Appraisal Foundation Approved 7 Hour Course.
2/12/10:Mold, Moisture & the Residential Home 8-12noon Includes all Materials…………..………….……….. $ 95.00
An Introductory class to understand the function of sampling and visually inspecting mold and its effect on the occupants in the home.
2/22/10:HUD Certificate Workshop 5 hours 8-1pm Includes HUD Manual……....…………..………….……….. $ 95.00
An Introductory class to explain and allow appraisers to understand the differences between HUD and Conventional Appraisals in NYS..
2/22/10:Neighborhood Analysis 3 hours 1-4pm Includes all Materials…………………………...………….……….. $ 75.00
An Introductory class to understand Neighborhood Analysis and the role it plays in the appraisal process
2/25,26,27 REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS CERTIFICATE 22.5 HRS 2.5 days 8-5pm. Includes $ 65 Manual………...… .$ 325.00
A comprehensive course for Real Estate Economics in it’s entirety. Micro, Macro and Consumer Economics. A great class for the informed appraiser and realtor.
This class is approved for appraisers and real estate professionals in New York State.
3/12/10:7 HR 2010 NATIONAL USPAP COURSE 8-3:45PM Includes $ 125.00 in Books/Materials….……….. $ 230.00
7 Hour National USPAP Class in which all updates associated with USPAP will be discussed and analyzed in a class environment. You will receive our certificate
at the class conclusion. This is a both a New York State and Appraisal Foundation Approved 7 Hour USPAP Update Program.
3/18,19,20,21 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 3.5 days 8am-5pm
Approved for 21 Hours Continuing Education Credit for Appraisers and for Home Inspectors ……$ 495.00
This 30+ hour course is approved for 21 hours of appraiser continuing education credit. It will give you the knowledge to perform an Energy and Environmental
Inspection on residential homes throughout the NYS region. We include over $ 200 in Manuals/Disks/Handouts as part of this program. There is an optional exam
and the ability to obtain the REA National Designation as part of this course.
OUR On-Line Appraiser Continuing Education is offered over the Internet at:
http://merrellinstitute.fastclass.com (7 different classes to select from)
MERRELL INSTITUTE CENTER, 1461 Lakeland Avenue, Bohemia, NY 11716 631-563-7720
REGISTRATION FORM-Use Entire Form-Circle Courses You Wish To Register for
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I wish to enroll in above courses. No refunds permitted once you send in your registration with payment. Payment must accompany each form to be registered. Limited seating for many courses. 7 Hour USPAP course fills up fast! Circle all courses and dates you wish to attend. Attendance mandatory. Certificates distributed at conclusion of course at Long Island Facility. Credit Card registrants can sign up over the phone! Register on line for on-line courses at http://merrellinstitute.fastclass.com
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MAIL TO: APPRAISAL EDUCATION NETWORK SCHOOL, 1461-16 Lakeland Ave., Bohemia, NY 11716 with Payment Information. Credit Card Orders can fax their registration to 631-563-7719. Don't miss out on THE REQUIRED Appraiser Continuing Education Credit's, To speed up the process, MasterCard and VISA applicants can sign up over the phone by calling 631-563-7720.Walk In's may be allowed to attend, however there is no guarantee that materials will be available for the non-pre-registered student. Attendance is Mandatory-NO exceptions!
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