Upon completion of the Certified Residential Appraiser certificate, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of real estate law and economics affecting the Puget Sound region
- Perform valuations of residential and investment properties
- Use technology to support real estate related research, analysis, reporting, and marketing activities
- Practice according to the ethical and legal standards of the real estate and real estate appraisal industries
- Participate in on-going learning activities that contribute to personal and professional growth, and the improvement of the real estate and real estate appraisal industries
- Communicate effectively in a real estate environment
- Develop and nurture a professional real estate network
Learn more about Washington State requirements for real estate appraisers.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 72.5 – 74.5 | |
| BUS140 | Customer Relations | 5 |
| BUS210 | Business & Economic Statistics | 5 |
|
either ENGL&101
or ENGL104 |
English Composition I
Advanced English Grammar |
5 |
|
either MATH&107
orMATH116 |
Math in Society
Applications of Mathematics to Management, Life, and Social Sciences |
5 |
| RES100 | Real Estate Fundamentals | 5 |
| RES101 | Technology for Real Estate | 5 |
| RES106 | Real Estate Fraud | 1 |
| RES125 | Applications of Real Estate Math | 2 |
| RES130 | Green Real Estate | 3 |
| RES141 | Land Use Principles and Practice | 3 |
| RES142 | Inspecting the Condition of Real Estate | 3 |
| RES150 | Residential Sales & Leasing Documentation | 1.5 |
|
either RES165
or RES166 or RES260 |
Real Estate Loan Originator
Real Estate Loan Processing Real Estate Finance — Commercial |
3 4 2 |
| RES170 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| RES180 | Basic Appraisal Principles | 3 |
| RES183 | Basic Appraisal Procedures | 3 |
| RES184 | Residential Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use | 1.5 |
| RES185 | Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach | 1.5 |
| RES186 | Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches | 3 |
| RES187 | Residential Report Writing | 1.5 |
| RES188 | Statistics, Modeling, and Finance | 1.5 |
| RES189 | Advanced Residential Applications | 1.5 |
| RES220 | Real Estate Economics | 3 |
| RES235 | Sales & Marketing | 3 |
| RES281 | National USPAP Course | 1.5 |
Total credits for certificate: 72.5 – 74.5
Suggested Sequence
- 1st Quarter: RES100, RES101, RES125, RES130, RES180
- 2nd Quarter: RES106, RES170, RES183, RES165 or RES166 or RES260, MATH&107 or MAT116
- 3rd Quarter: RES184, RES184, RES186, RES220, ENGL&101 or ENGL104
- 4th Quarter: BUS210, RES187, RES188, RES189, RES235, RES281
This program of study is outlined by quarter, and courses should be taken in the indicated sequence. However, it should not be concluded that students will always proceed through their program of study exactly as prescribed here. The number of quarters listed here is minimum. Individual student experience, educational and training background, and personal schedules and demands all may affect the time it takes to finish this program. Also, in general, summer quarter is not considered one of the full-time quarters in the program.
This program curriculum contains substantial and coherent general education and related instruction. General education provides the broad, non-specialized portion of the students' education that includes:
- Communication
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Human Relations
- U.S. Cultures or Global Studies
The general education requirements address this description of general education. Other program requirements outside of this division (e.g., English and math) represent related instruction in support of skills and knowledge necessary in this field of study.
Note: advanced placement testing, work experience, and transfer of credits may result in course waivers, credit transfer, and advanced placement.
Effective Spring 2008
Certified Residential Appraiser Certificate
275D / 52.1501
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