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Course Description

Description:

Explore the appraisal process through discussion of appraisal principles and practical examples. This course meets the
pre-qualifying criteria, as established by the North Carolina Appraisal Board.

This is the first course in the appraisal pre-licensing series and must be taken first.

 

Course Outline

Method of instruction: Lecture

Course content:

1.The Appraiser and Public Trust
2. The Nature of Real Estate
3. Rights and Interests in Real Estate
4. Legal Description of Real Estate
5. Forms of Property Ownership
6. Controls of Ownership
7. Contracts, Leases, and Deeds
8. The Nature of Value
9. Market Value
10. Influences on Real Estate Values
11. Economic Principles
12. Applied Economics in Real Estate
13. Market Fundamentals
14. Real Estate Math Basics
15, Math Applications in Real Estate
16. Measurements and Statistics
17. Introduction to Financial Calculations
18.Time Value of Money Concepts
19. Analyzing Market Areas
20. The Nature of Appraisals
21. Appraisal Principles in Practice
22. Exam Content Review

Learner Outcomes

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course students will have basic knowledge of the concepts, characteristics and legal issues of
real property appraisal. They will have a better understanding of value and economics as well as ethical considerations
in appraisal.

Evalution:

Final Exam & Attendance Requirement: Students must make a grade of 80% or above on the Final Exam and attend
100% of the class to satisfactorily complete the course.

Notes

Textbooks must be acquired by the first day of class and are available solely at the Central Piedmont Bookstore.
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Section Title
Basic Appraisal Principles
FIS ID
350171
Section Schedule
Jan 13, 2026 to Feb 14, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 13, 2026 to Jan 15, 2026
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
Th, T
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 22, 2026 to Feb 12, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Feb 14, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Cato Campus / CPCC
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee 25-50 hours non-credit $125.00
Additional Fee(s)
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
CEUs
3 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 06, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 06, 2026
Instructors
  • Robert Gillespie
Section Notes

Ensure you have completed all of the below steps before your first day of class. 

  1. Using Activator to Activate Your Network Account Activating your CPCC email allows you to register for Handshake, which is the next step in advancing your career as a student. Please enter your student ID# when creating your account in Handshake.
  2. Accessing your CPCC Email 
  3. Continuing Education Refund Policy 
  4. Order your required book   - We strongly advise ordering your book no later than one week prior to the start of the final class to ensure timely delivery.

***** YOUR TEXTBOOK IS:   BASIC APPRAISAL PRINCIPLES: Central Piedmont Community College    

You are required to take your final exam in person. The exam is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cato Campus (East W.T. Harris Blvd), Annable Building.

Class will not meet:

Tuesday, January 20th - Professional Development Day, No classes for students.

 

Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Basic Appraisal Principles Appraisal Institute
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