Basic Appraisal Principles (A101) - Hybrid

Starts:  Jun 2, 2025 08:00 AM (MT)
Ends:  Jun 5, 2025 05:00 PM (MT)

This four-day course will introduce you to real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, market area analysis, highest and best use, and ethical considerations.

The course should provide a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles no matter what appraisal specialty you pursue.

By successfully completing the course and exam, you will have met most states' education requirements in the content area identified as basic appraisal principles.

If you are considering a career in professional valuation services, your journey should begin with Basic Appraisal Principles.

Co-developed by the Appraisal Institute, ASA, and ASFMRA

Required Equipment & Textbooks: The Appraisal of Real Estate, Fifteenth Edition; HP-12c, HP-17bII or HP-19bII calculator (Click here for basic information how to use an HP-12c)

Suggested Textbook: The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, Sixth Edition

Contact Hours: 28 hours + 2 hour exam

Course Timetable: Days 1-4: 8 AM - 5 PM

AQB Licensure Requirement: Trainee, Licensed, Certified Residential, Certified General

For questions about approvals, contact Deanna Ilk at dilk@asfmra.org or 303-692-1222

Required Equipment: HP-12c, HP-17bII or HP-19bII (Click here for basic information how to use an HP-12c), and laptop.

All in-person participants will be required to bring a tablet or laptop as we transition to digital course materials and exams through ProProfs. If you have any questions, please contact Katelyn Johnson at 303-692-1224 or KJohnson@asfmra.org.

Suggested Textbook: Valuing Rural America: Foundations of Data Analysis; Real Estate Valuation in Litigation, Second Edition

Contact Hours: 20 hours + 2 hour exam

Course Timetable: Days 1-3: 8 AM - 5 PM

AQB Licensure Requirement: Trainee, Licensed, Certified Residential, Certified General

For questions about approvals, contact Deanna Ilk at dilk@asfmra.org or 303-692-1222 

  • Instructors: Jake Minton, ARA & Travis Nissan, ARA
  • In-Person Pricing: $679/Member, $899/Nonmember
  • Virtual Pricing: $679/Member, $899/Nonmember

Registration will close the Friday before at 12:00pm MST. If you have questions or would like to register late, please contact Katelyn Johnson at 303-692-1224 or KJohnson@asfmra.org

Click here to view the Recommended Education Path that the ASFMRA Appraisal Education/Accreditation Committee has put together; it is highly recommended that you review the pathway prior to registration.

This course will be held in a hybrid format (some students in person, some online). Upon registering, you will either select In Person Registration or Virtual Registration. If you select the Virtual Registration, you will be sent a Zoom link to access this course one week before the course start date. If you select the In Person Registration, you will be expected to attend the offering in person in Glendale, CO, throughout the duration of the offering.

The ASFMRA reserves the right to move this offering to a livestream format up to three weeks before the first date of the offering. Any in person registrants will be notified at this time. ASFMRA does not reimburse travel costs.

Textbook: The Valuing Rural America textbook is recommended for any students taking education through the ASFMRA. You may purchase a hard copy or digital version by visiting the ASFMRA bookstore.

Course Location:
ASFMRA Education Center
720 S Colorado Boulevard, Suite 350-S
Glendale, CO 80246

Hotel Information:
The Hilton Garden Inn Denver-Cherry Creek
600 S. Colorado Blvd
Glendale, CO 80246
Booking Link:  https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=DENCKGI&corporateCode=3117120
Booking code: 3117120 - Will include complimentary breakfast.

By registering for this event, I understand that my photograph or video may be taken during participation in any activity (class, social gathering, outing, etc.) sanctioned by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). I hereby grant permission to ASFMRA to use my photograph or likeness in any publicity or promotional publications (e.g. website, social media, newspaper ads, newsletters, programs, brochures, public broadcasting releases, email promotions, etc.) and to allow video recordings of myself and/or guests.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ASFMRA will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations requested for individuals with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be responded to more effectively if received at least two weeks in advance of the event.

For More Information: kjohnson@asfmra.org | 303-692-1224
*The maximum capacity for this course is 24 in-person participants and 24 online participants. 
*Please note that ASFMRA reserves the right to cancel any course 3 weeks in advance.

Location

ASFMRA Education Center
720 South Colorado Blvd
Glendale, CO 80246