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Course Description

Description:

This National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course fulfills the 15-hour requirement as
established by the Appraiser Qualification Board (AQB) and The Appraisal Foundation.

To become a Registered Trainee, one must complete REA-APP 7201 Basic Appraisal Principles and REA-APP 7202 Basic Appraisal Procedures before enrolling in this course.

 

Course Outline

Method of instruction:

Lecture, Class discussion, Textbook and Exam

Course content:

A. Orientation - Introduction the Real Estate Industry Explanation Of course Explanation of student manual and additional materials Explanation of course procedures Ground Rules Questions

B. History, Professionalism, Valuation Services and Appraisal Practice and the Preamble and Structure of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Responsibilities of Agents and Assistants.

C. USPAP Definitions and Rules

D. USPAP Standard 1 -Real Property Appraisal, Development Standard 2 - Real Property Appraisal, Reporting

E. USPAP Standard 3 - Appraisal Review, Development and Reporting

F. USPAP Standard 4 and 5 - Real Property/Real Estate Appraisal Consulting, Development and Reporting

G. USPAP Standard 6 - Mass Appraisal, Development and Reporting

H. USPAP Standard 7 and 8 - Personal Property Appraisal, Development and Reporting

I. USPAP Standard 9 and 10 - Business Appraisal, Development and Reporting

J. USPAP Standard USPAP - Statements on Appraisal Standards and Advisory Opinions

K. USPAP - Course Review Exam

Learner Outcomes

Course Objectives:

Acquire knowledge of the basic practices and tools for real estate appraisal Prepare for the NC state Residential
Appraiser licensing exam conducted by the NC Appraisal Board.

Evaluation:

Students must achieve 74% or better on the Final exam and 100% attendance to receive a course completion certificate.

Notes

This class requires three textbooks. To participate in the class, you must obtain all three textbooks prior to the start of the class.

Prerequisites

To become a Registered Trainee, one must complete REA-APP 7201 Basic Appraisal Principles and REA-APP 7202 Basic Appraisal Procedures before enrolling in this course. You must have passed REA-APP7202 Basic Appraisal Procedures before you can register for REA-APP7144 Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practices.
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Section Title
Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal USPAP
FIS ID
345376
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Nov 18, 2025 to Nov 25, 2025
Type
Online, Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Dec 02, 2025 to Dec 04, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Dec 06, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
18.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
  • Harris Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee 0-24 hours non-credit $70.00
Additional Fee(s)
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 11, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 11, 2025
Instructors
  • Robert Gillespie
Section Notes

Prerequisite: Completion and passing of REA-APP 7201 Basic Appraisal Principles and REA-APP 7202 Basic Appraisal Procedures.

Three textbooks are required for the first day of class.

Ensure you have completed the first two 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 use your student ID# when creating your Handshake account. 
  2. Accessing your CPCC Email  
  3. Continuing Education Refund Policy 

Class will not meet: 

  • Thursday, November 27th - Holiday; Central Piedmont is closed
  • Your attendance is required to take the final exam in person on the last day of class, which is Saturday, December 6th. 
Section Materials
  • Manual (Mandatory) 2024 15-HR National Update Course Student Manual ISBN 9780999424179
  • Textbook (Mandatory) 2024 Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice ISBN 9780999424186
  • Manual (Mandatory) 2024 USPAP Guidance & Reference Manual ISBN 9780999424193
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