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2 Introduction Interested in an Appraisal Career? Kaplan has a complete portfolio of courses to meet practically all of your requirements, at every stage of your appraisal career. Whether you re just starting your career as an appraiser or working toward your Real Property designation, Kaplan has courses to help you advance in your career. Kaplan offers licensing education for the first three levels of licensure: Table of Contents Appraiser Education Guide...4 Trainee Education... Guide...6 Education...7 Appraiser Guide...8 Education LEVEL 1: s are not required to have previous appraisal experience and may only perform appraisal duties under the direct supervision of a Certified Appraiser. This is the first step in your career as an appraiser. Locations Bloomington BLN Office Park, 201 Killebrew Drive, Suite 110 LEVEL 2: Licensed Appraisers are able to perform unsupervised appraisals of non-complex, one- to four-unit residential properties with a transaction value less than $1 million and complex one- to four-unit residential properties with a transaction value less than $20,000. This is the next step in the progression of your career as an appraiser. LEVEL : Appraisers are able to perform unsupervised appraisals of one- to four-unit residential properties without regard to transaction value or complexity. This is the most sought-after level of appraisal licensing for residential appraisers. 129 Bandana Blvd N., Suite 24 (East Entrance) LEVEL 4: Certified General Appraisers are able to appraise all types of properties. This license level is for appraisers who predominantly do commercial appraisals. The requirements include experience in non-residential assignments. Kaplan s content and courses: Are designed to provide the skills you need to help you excel in your career Contain the most current and accurate information available Directly reflect what is tested on the exam to help you pass 2 Call to Enroll Today!

3 Introduction Your -BY- Trainee Appraiser Guide Level 1: Trainee Education Save $142 Trainee Premium Package with Mandatory Supervisor/Trainee Course 81 hours + Exam Prep $1,69 Contains required education, including the Supervisor/ Course and exam prep. START 1 Complete Education Finish the 7 hours of required education. 2 4 Complete Supervisor/ Trainee Course Complete the Minnesota Supervisor/ Course and find an appraisal supervisor. Take the Exam Prep Course (optional) Register for the How to Pass the Minnesota Trainee Appraiser Exam course Take the Exam Sign up for the Trainee Appraiser Exam. Contact PSI, the testing service, at or Trainee Premium Package 7 hours + Exam Prep $1,79 Start your appraisal career with this complete licensing package. Basic Appraisal Principles (0 hours) Basic Appraisal Procedures (0 hours) Hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (1 hours) How to Pass the Minnesota Trainee Exam Essential Package 7 hours $1,499 Includes required education only (excludes exam prep). Basic Appraisal Principles * 0 hours $79 Learn the essentials of real estate and appraisal, including real property concepts and characteristics, legal descriptions, forms of ownership, market value, economic principles, and more. You will also learn about important principles affecting property value, including social, economic, and environmental influences. Bloomington: February 1 19, July : April 2 28, October 8 9 & 1 16 (weekend) Basic Appraisal Procedures * 0 hours $79 This course covers the procedures used to develop a real property appraisal. Through case studies and real world examples, you ll learn about the three valuation approaches necessary to reach an opinion of value. You ll also discover how to conduct a market analysis and prepare a property description. Bloomington: February 22 2, July 2 28 : May 2, October 22 2 & 29 0 (weekend) 6 Apply for Your License Pass the Trainee Exam and apply for your license with the state. Complete Supervisor/ Trainee Course & Maintain Your License Kaplan offers appraiser continuing education and can help you upgrade to the Licensed Residential level. FINISH Hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) * 1 hours $79 All real estate appraisers must comply with National USPAP regulations. Our nationally certified instructors help you interpret and clarify the USPAP performance standards. This course does not meet the 7-hour National USPAP Update CE requirement. See page 10 for the required update course. Bloomington: February 29 March 1, August 1 2 : May 9 10, November 6 (weekend) How to Pass the Minnesota Trainee Exam 2 days $14 Walk in on exam day with the confidence you need to pass the Minnesota Appraisal Exam. Ensure retention of key concepts and build your test taking skills with the practical strategies, tips, and practice exams reviewed in this course. Bloomington: March 2, August 4 : May 11 12, November 12 1 (weekend) Minnesota Supervisor/ Course 6 hours $99 This course meets the national, AQB-required content for supervisor and trainee appraisers. It also meets the additional requirements adopted by Minnesota. Bloomington: March 7, August 12 : May 19, November 21 * See page 10. Live Classroom 4 Call to Enroll Today!

4 START Introduction Complete Education Your -BY- Real Property Appraiser Guide Must previously have met the Trainee education requirements as you also begin to obtain experience hours (see step 2). Complete 7 additional hours of specified upgrade licensing education. Obtain Experience As a prerequisite for licensing as a licensed real property appraiser, an applicant must present evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the person has obtained 2,000 hours of experience in real property appraisal obtained in no fewer than 12 months. Take the Exam Prep Course (optional) Register for Appraisal Review Crammer course (optional). Make sure you pass the Exam the first time! This optional course will build your test-taking skills to help ensure that you do. Take the Exam Sign up for the Exam. Contact PSI, the testing service that provides state licensure exams, at or Apply for Your License Pass the Exam and apply for your license with the state. Maintain Your License Kaplan is here to provide you with everything you need to maintain your license. We offer appraiser CE and can also help you upgrade to the level. Upgrade courses can also be used for continuing education (except exam prep). FINISH Market Analysis: Highest & Best Use * 1 hours $49 Level 2: Education Premium Package 7 hours + Exam Prep $1,449 Get licensed and save money with this complete package! Market Analysis: Highest and Best Use (1 hours) Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach (1 hours) Residential Sales Comparison & Income Approach (0 hours) Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (1 hours) Exam Prep: Appraisal Review Crammer Essential Package 7 hours $1,99 Includes required education only (excludes exam prep). Bundle & Save $22 Uncover strategies to a credible market analysis and highest and best use conclusion. The first day spotlights how to collect, analyze, and draw conclusions from the market data. The second day focuses on the process of highest and best use, including how land use restrictions and economic considerations play a vital role in this analysis. Bloomington: March : August 1 16 Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach * 1 hours $49 Residential site valuation and cost approach to value theories and methodology finally become clear. This course covers it all, from basic concepts of land and value to data collection and analysis to deprecation to cost conclusions. In addition, methods of developing site value, calculating costs and depreciation, and summarizing final conclusions are practiced. Bloomington: April 4 : August 24 2 Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approach * 0 hours $79 Advance your career by accepting those tough appraisal assignments and venturing into the investment appraisal market. In this course, you ll work through several case studies to gain working knowledge of advanced adjustment techniques, appraising properties with limited comparable sales, and appraising properties with stigma. Bloomington: March 28 1 : August 29 September 1 Residential Report Writing and Case Studies * 1 hours $49 Discover the most effective writing and reasoning skills essential to developing credible appraisal reports. From basic report-writing fundamentals to communicating opinions and conclusions, this course covers it all. Learn the most common issues in appraisal reporting and understand what is necessary to be in compliance with USPAP. The URAR form is used throughout the course along with requirements of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). Bloomington: March : September 6 7 Highly Recommended Exam Prep (Included in Premium Package) Exam Prep: Appraisal Review Crammer $14 (Included in Premium Package) The Appraisal Review Crammer course prepares students to pass their Licensed Residential and exams through a review of practical applications, terminology, and formulas. Bloomington: April 1 14 : September * See page 10. Live Classroom 6 Call to Enroll Today! 7

5 START 1 Introduction Complete Education Your -BY- Appraiser Guide Must previously have met the Trainee and education and license requirements. Finish 0 additional hours of specified upgrade licensing education, as you also begin to obtain experience hours (see step 2). Premium Package 0 hours + Exam Prep $1,299 Get certified and save money with Kaplan s Appraiser Premium Package. Statistics, Modeling, and Finance (1 hours) Mastering Unique and Complex Property Appraisals (20 hours) Advanced Residential Applications & Case Studies (1 hours) Exam Prep: Appraisal Review Crammer Essential Package 0 hours $ 1,149 Includes required education only (excludes exam prep). Level : Education Bundle & Save $20 2 Obtain Experience As a prerequisite for licensing as a certified residential real property appraiser, an applicant must present evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the person has obtain a total 2,00 hours of experience in real property appraisal obtained in no fewer than 24 months. Take the Exam Prep Course (optional) Register for the Appraisal Review Crammer course (optional). Make sure you pass the Exam the first time! This optional course will build your test-taking skills to help ensure that you do. Statistics, Modeling, & Finance 1 hours $429 This course provides both the theory and practice of statistics, real estate finance, and valuation modeling for today s appraiser. The first half of the course outlines terminology and basic principles of statistics, including practical applications in statistical analysis. The second half presents an explanation of real estate markets, terms of financing, and real-world examples of how financing affects the value of real property. : March (weekend) Bloomington: August Mastering Unique & Complex Property Appraisals * 20 hours $499 This course raises the appraiser s level of awareness of the scope of work involved with assignments other than the everyday single-family residential appraisal. Property types discussed include: mixed-use, unusual, income-producing, and one-of-a kind. : April 6 8 Bloomington: September Take the Exam Sign up for the Exam. Contact PSI, the testing service that provides state licensure exams, at or Apply for Your License Pass the Exam and apply for your license with the state. Maintain Your License Kaplan is here to provide you with everything you need to maintain your license. We offer a variety of appraisal continuing education courses. Upgrade courses can also be used for continuing education (except exam prep). FINISH Advanced Residential Applications & Case Studies * 1 hours $429 This course is designed to elevate the appraiser s knowledge of challenging residential appraisal assignments and to develop the expertise to recognize and address those situations at the level. Topic areas focus on complex properties that include valuing unique and high-end residential dwellings. This course addresses these challenges through studies, including cost development, locational considerations, functional obsolescence, and data. : April Bloomington: September 8 9 Highly Recommended Exam Prep Exam Prep: Appraisal Review Crammer $14 The Appraisal Review Crammer course prepares students to pass their and exams through a review of practical applications, terminology, and formulas. The course content reflects current AQB curriculum guidelines and offers practical strategies, tips, and practice exams to build test taking skills. Through mastery of hundreds of questions, case studies, and the instructor s comprehensive knowledge review, the student will leave this course fully prepared for the exam. Bloomington: April 1 14 : September * See page 10. Live Classroom 8 Call to Enroll Today! 9

6 Introduction Minnesota Salesperson Packages All licensing classes are scheduled from 8:0 am :00 pm. Level 1: Trainee Class Option Date Location Level 2: Class Option Date Location Basic Appraisal Principles Option 1 February 1 19 Bloomington Option 2 April 2 28 Option July Bloomington October 8 9 & 1 16 Market Analysis: Highest & Best Use Residential Site Valuation & Cost Approach Option 1 March Bloomington Option 2 August 1 16 Option 1 April 4 Bloomington Option 2 August 24 2 Basic Appraisal Procedures Option 1 February 22 2 Bloomington Option 2 May 2 Option July 2 28 Bloomington October 22 2 & 29 0 Residential Sales Comparison & Income Approach Residential Report Writing and Case Studies Option 1 March 28 1 Bloomington Option 2 August 29 September 1 Option 1 March Bloomington Option 2 September National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Option 1 February 29 March 1 Bloomington Option 2 May 9 10 Option August 1 2 Bloomington Appraisal Review Crammer Option 1 April 1 14 Bloomington Option 2 September How to Pass the Minnesota Trainee Exam November 6 Option 1 March 2 Bloomington Option 2 May Option August 4 Bloomington November 12 1 Level : Class Option Date Location Option 1 March Statistics, Modeling, & Finance Option 2 August Bloomington Minnesota Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser Course Option 1 March 7 Bloomington Option 2 May 19 Option August 12 Bloomington November 21 Advanced Residential Applications & Case Studies Mastering Unique & Complex Appraisals Option 1 April Option 2 September 8 9 Bloomington Option 1 April 6 8 Option 2 September Bloomington Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. All approvals subject to change. * Kaplan Real Estate Education was granted and holds The Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) Course Approval Program (CAP) approval for Basic Appraisal Principles. Kaplan Professional Schools is an approved secondary provider for Basic Appraisal Procedures and all courses listed in Levels 2 and through Hondros Learning LLC, who holds the AQB CAP approval. These courses have been approved for appraisal prelicensing and continuing education by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce. These courses include a final exam. A passing grade on these exams is required to receive the completion certificate for both licensing and continuing education credit. Appraisal Review Crammer Option 1 April 1 14 Bloomington Option 2 September Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. 10 Call to Enroll Today! 11

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