Kaplan Professional Schools
Berkeley, Fresno, Modesto, Oakland, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Sacramento, California, United States
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Residential Energy Inspections

Residential Energy Inspections with Home Tune-uP provides two full days of classroom and in-the-field training that offers the only energy inspection system specifically designed for home inspectors. This 16 hour course will cover essential energy information to include the basic heat loss and heat gain principles, in addition to other key fundamental energy concepts. Students will learn how to......
 

Pool & Spa inspections are a potential source of revenue or liability due to the complex nature of the systems and components. Most inspection companies charge additional fees for these inspections to compensate for the time and knowledge required. It may seem that every pool looks different or has unique features. We will help to demystify the world of Pools & Spas during this course. Maximiz......
 

Kaplan’s New Construction class brings the building codes to life. This three-day class is packed with information. It is organized on Code Check 4th edition �the field guide to combination inspection. There are hundreds of examples of every stage in construction of a house. This class is ideal for anyone wishing to improve their understanding of the components and systems of a house, and espe......
 

Instruction focusing on mold sampling and inspection techniques directed at identifying "Red Flags". Red Flags include, but are not limited to, identifying areas of moisture intrusion; inadequate grade, improper clearances, missing or damaged flashings, exterior wall conditions and materials, roofing conditions and materials, plumbing conditions and materials, HVAC systems and condens......
 

The need for qualified manufactured home inspectors is on the rise in this growing industry and you can fill that need. Seize this opportunity and expand your business. This unique “niche�market opportunity is expected to expand to meet national housing market requirements. As the price of traditional site built homes rise across the country, so does the need for more affordable manufactured h......
 

Kaplan’s Commercial Inspection course is taught by experienced commercial property inspectors in a three day seminar format and is open to all inspectors looking to enhance their expertise. Multistory office buildings, strip shopping centers, apartment complexes, industrial warehouses, and many other types of commercial properties are purchased by investors who need quality inspections ......
 

Learn how to create effective inspection reports using our Matrix Advantage report writing system. Effective report writing reduces an inspector’s liability, and documents the conditions of the property’s various systems and components, while providing the client with valuable information and direction. This course bridges the gap between the technical knowledge and quality report......
 

This course is geared to take the student, who has a background in construction, engineering or related fields, into the growing home inspection business. Six days of fast-paced instruction with a combination of classroom, hands-on and in-field instruction. You will gain a working knowledge of all the systems and technical areas required to complete a home inspection. In addition to building yo......
 

This enhanced training program includes home inspection courses on how to inspect a home in compliance with Standards of Practices for numerous nationally recognized home inspection associations. "Hands-On" home inspection, report writing, setting up your business and running a successful home inspection company will be covered. This comprehensive training program includes how-to ins......
 

Make sure you have no surprises on test day with this brand-new 2-day class! Our expert instructors will help you solidify your understanding of appraisal principles and give you test-taking tips, tactics, and hundreds of sample questions to prepare you for success on the exam. You may also choose to take this course home study. ...
 

To become a Certified Residential Appraiser, you must complete 200 hours of state-approved education, attain 2,500 hours of real estate appraisal experience in a minimum of 30 months, and have an Associate’s Degree* prior to sitting for the California Certified Residential Appraiser exam. Kaplan Professional Schools offers several professional courses and our Exam Prep course to assist you......
 

This course provides students with a wealth of information on statistics, modeling, economics, and finance. Learn to define and understand statistics, including the difference between population and sample; identifying different sampling techniques; how to calculate the mean, median and mode, while understanding outliers and measuring variability and standard deviation. You will also become fam......
 

Make sure you are always current with the latest laws and regulations related to the appraisal industry. This National USPAP Update course is taught by a National USPAP Certified Instructor and is revised annually to make sure that you are up-to-date and compliant with the OREA at all times. This course satisfies your entire biennial 7-hour USPAP requirement. ...
 

The concepts behind appraisal reporting, argument, reconciliation, and the reasoning behind these concepts in an appraisal, are covered. In addition, basic report writing fundamentals such as grammar, composition, and essay writing are taught. These skills are important to effective communications as well as necessary to writing a powerful, accurate, and persuasive appraisal report. After these......
 

This two-day course can open the door to the lucrative investment property appraisal market. Learn how to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data. The theory and application of income capitalization will be reviewed in detail along with financial functions and yield capitalization formulas. All these tools will be used to derive and indication of market value for income producing properti......
 

This course is composed of a series of fun and challenging case studies that will help you understand topics such as: valuation principles and procedures, advanced adjustment techniques, appraising a property with no comparable sales, and appraising houses with stigma. This course also covers the new URAR form and the USPAP requirements. Learn how to handle everyday residential appraisals as we......
 

This 15-hour textbook, based on the 2008 AQB requirements for Licensed and Certified Residential Appraisers provides students with an in-depth understanding of site valuation including detailed case studies. Upon completion, students will be able to display a detailed understanding of various site valuation principles and procedures. ...
 

The course introduces the appraisal process and pitfalls of the methodology. It then addresses market analysis concepts and definitions, their different types, and explains what you need to know in today’s market. The instructor covers the concept of highest and best use, and explores best practices with three challenging case studies to bring the textbook concepts to real situations. ...
 

Learn how to appraise utilizing the cost approach and income capitalization analysis. You’ll learn how to analyze the factors that influence reproduction cost and depreciation, including physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and external obsolescence. Topics include: valuation procedures, location and neighborhood characteristics, architectural styles, types of construction, and much ......
 

Learn all the essentials of real estate and appraisal including real property concepts and characteristics, legal descriptions, forms of ownership, market value, economic principles and much more. You’ll also learn about important principles affecting the value of a property including social, economic and environmental influences. This course will put you on the right track to becoming a Real E......
 

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