CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR APPRAISERS: 

All licensed/certified appraisers in Nebraska are required to have 28 hours of continuing education every renewal period. Appraisers are allowed a maximum of 14 hours continuing education credit for approved online courses every renewal period.  Here is a link to the requirement.

TECHNICAL AND INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE :  

For any instructor or technical assistance please call McKissock at:  800-328-2008

These courses are provided by McKissock.   McKissock is the school of record

DIRECTIONS TO ACCESS COURSE:

After you click on the "read more" button below, click on "Course Searches by State" banner just below our logo.   Then click "Search On-line Courses" then choose your State of  Nebraska . You will then see the outstanding list of courses available for you to satisfy the renewal course process. Below is a list of the courses available.

7 HOUR CE - Appraising for the Secondary Market - $109.00

This course examines the relationship between appraisers, lenders and the secondary market. It traces the history of the lending process and the emergence of the secondary market into prominence in the 1980's and 1990's. The roles of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae will be detailed along with their latest guidelines. Credit scoring, FICO scores and automated underwriting will be explored. Sub prime and predatory lending will be explained and illustrated.

Provided by McKissock - course approval #00000755

7 HOUR CE - Appraising the Oddball Property - $109.00

This course is designed for those residential appraisers who want to expand their skill set to enable them to take on more difficult and complex assignments, and for those who want to learn new techniques for developing creative solutions to complex residential appraisal problems. It will give the student a thorough understanding of various techniques that can be used in appraising unique and difficult oddball properties. The course begins with an overview of the factors that make a property complex. Unique physical characteristics, non-conformity and location can all contribute factors that make an appraisal assignment difficult with a high degree of complexity. Rapidly changing market conditions, lack of sales data and governmental restrictions also may add elements to an assignment that increase its complexity. Since no two complex properties may be the same, the course is designed to teach students a systematic approach to solving the appraisal problem rather than a cookie-cutter solution that can be applied to different property types. Various techniques will be introduced that go beyond the traditional approaches used by most residential appraisers. The students will apply some of the techniques learned to case studies that are designed to reinforce the learning experience.

Provided by McKissock - course approval #00000882

7 HOUR -Construction Details and Trends -  $109.00

This course covers primarily residential construction and is intended for real estate agents, appraisers and anyone else who intends to build a house. It covers the entire process, literally from the ground up. Main topics include site preparation, footings and foundations, framing systems, insulation and ventilation, HVAC and mechanical systems. It is filled with illustrations and photographs. Special sections include new building materials and current environmental hazards such as lead paint and mold. There is an extensive section that investigates recent market and building trends, with projections for the house of the future.

Provided by McKissock - course approval #00000833

5 HOUR - Disclosure and Disclaimers - $79

This course will introduce the appraiser to the requirements for proper disclosure in their appraisal reports.  The material is styled to present some examples of typical and atypical disclosures and, if applicable, disclaimers.  In addition, the mandatory requirements for statements and disclosures in the reports are discussed throughout the course.  The requirements are explained as researched from various publications including (but not limited to); USPAP, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Supplemental Standards, HUD Manuals, and Appraisal Association's Code of Ethics material.  For those appraisers that deal with complex assignments on a routine basis, this course will be a valuable refresher for the type of disclosures /disclaimers that should appear in the different formats available for reporting the appraisal results.

Provided by McKissock - course approval #00000833

7 HOUR - Developing and Growing an Appraisal Practice - $109.00

This course will provide the appraiser with the different techniques used in developing and growing an appraisal practice. Both the theory and the application of these techniques will be presented through exercises, demonstrations and quizzes. The course will cover real life situations from experienced appraisers. The student will leave this course with knowledge of the different types of appraisal firms, types of ownership, managerial concerns and more.

Provided by McKipssock - course approval #00000624

4 HOUR - Fair Housing -  $69.00

Discrimination can be subtle or overt and sometimes unintentional. It is crucial that real estate practitioners are aware of and compliant with the laws that govern housing discrimination.

This course looks at the history of fair housing and examines in depth the most pertinent legislation in force today. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was the first major legislation that applied to residential housing. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 broadened the coverage, increased the enforcement policies of the Act and stiffened the penalties invoked for violation of the Act. Specific advertising policies are investigated and illustrated. The procedure for filing a complaint of discrimination are studied in detail and there are lots of hints on how to stay clear of discriminatory practices in sales, rentals and financing of real estate.

Provided by McKipssock - course approval

7 HOUR - Appraising FHA Today - $109.00

Appraisals for loans insured by FHA present special challenges to the appraiser. Appraisers play a key role in ensuring properties meet FHA health, safety and security requirements in addition to providing a well supported value opinion. This seminar focuses on current FHA appraisal requirements and protocols effective as of January 1, 2006.  In addition, you will gain an understanding of the structure of FHA, important FHA publications, how to effectively stay up-to-date with FHA requirements and how to communicate with FHA. For the current FHA roster appraiser, this seminar will provide useful insight and tips. For the appraiser seeking to become part of the FHA roster, this detailed seminar is essential. For those appraisers who are reluctant to accept FHA assignments, this seminar will provide you the detailed information to feel more comfortable with your assignment results. The seminar was designed and written by C. Fisher, MBA, SRA and who is an approved FHA appraiser 

Provided by McKissock - course approval #00000623

7 HOUR - Income Capitalization - $109.00

This course will provide the appraiser with a basic introduction to the income capitalization approach to value. Both the theory and the application of these techniques will be presented and will be directly applicable to market situations for income-producing properties. The course will cover the expectations of the investor and how that relates to market value. The student will leave this course with a good understanding of the nuances of performing an income approach on a narrative appraisal. The course starts with a review of the rationale behind the income approach, and continues to highlight the development of income expectancy, income conversion to value theory, and derivation of rates. Also covered will be yield capitalization, applied discounting, mortgage equity capitalization, Internal Rate of Return, and Discounted Cash Flow. This course was designed to give a good overview to the topic of income capitalization for the appraiser, and it is intended that the student be familiar with these techniques by the conclusion of the class. The original on-site version of this presentation was designed and written by Joseph Dorris.

Provided by McKissock - course approval #00000625