Personal Property Education
Personal Property offers course in the following categories:
National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice(USPAP) Courses
The standards courses are taught by ASA, as well as through the university partners and chapters. You can also take USPAP audio courses through distance learning. Either version is acceptable for your accreditation or reaccreditation requirements.
PP/GJ201: Personal Property Valuation Methodology—Introduction
Course hours: 27
Exam hours: 3
Course level: Introductory
Prerequisites: None
Objectives:
- Provide an overview of valuation theory within the context of the appraisal process
- Introduce terminology of appraisal practice
- Introduce procedural methods
- Introduce the types of value and their application to various intended uses
- Explain ethical concerns of appraisers
- Learn about economic concepts applicable to appraisals
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PP/GJ202: Personal Property Valuation Methodology—Research and Analysis
Course hours: 27
Exam hours: 3
Course level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PP/GJ201
Objectives: Become familiar with:
- The relationship between valuation theory and markets
- Research methods and sources for property and market information
- The development of a work file
- The design and organization of an appraisal report
- Additional appraisal vocabulary
- When and how to use the approaches to value
More PP/GJ POV 202 Course Information:
Click here for the course overview, pre-course reading assignments, and what to bring to class.
Where to take PP/GJ202:
Click here for information on taking this class through our university partners program
Click here for information on the distance learning audio course version (PP/GJ202AC)
PP/GJ203: Personal Property Valuation—Report Writing
Course hours: 27
Exam hours: 3
Course level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PP/GJ201 and PP/GJ202
Objectives: Practice and understand
- Learn the elements of an appraisal report
- Expand on analysis of market research from previous courses
- Learn appraisal report standards and requirements
- Utilize the approaches and methods used in the preparation of an appraisal
- Develop an argument for a value conclusion
- Develop writing skills for an appraisal prepared for insurance coverage
- Utilize the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) in appraisal and appraisal report preparation
More PP/GJ POV 203 Course information:
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Where to take PP/GJ203:
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PP/GJ204: Personal Property Valuation—The Legal and Commercial Environment
Course hours: 27
Exam hours: 3
Course level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PP/GJ201, PP/GJ202 and PP/GJ203
Objectives: Explore in-depth
- Applications of Fair Market Value
- Insurance, tax law and auction vocabulary
- Precedent-setting legal court cases
- Government regulations under which an appraiser works
- Ethical and professional standards
More PP/GJ POV 204 Course Information:
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Where to take PP/GJ204:
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Continuing Education Courses
Continuing education and specialty courses are offered through our university partners program.
A variety of connoisseur and professional development courses are offered through our university partners program.
Click here for information on continuing education classes through our university partners program