Appraisal Institue vs. McKissock Procdures

[KY Appraisals]

I need to take Basic Procedures to start apprenticeship in Kentucky, does anyone have an opinion over which provider would be better.

I also plan on working some in Ohio also and will have to take principles and OH fair housing class eventually. (I got credit for that and other QE for college courses from KY, but Ohio said they were course specific)

I was just thinking of signing up for McKissock package for Ohio that had Princ., Proc., 15 hr USPAP (I need an update anyways) and Ohio Fair Housing, I would eventually take them all anyways.

Any help or input would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

 

[Metamorphic]

AI classes will typically cost more. We could argue about quality, but at this point in the game there's really no reason to spend more unless you are strongly committed to becoming an appraiser,quite certain that you would want to pursue a designation, and you already have the BS degree (or equivalent) that it takes to earn a Certified level license and a designation.

Also, make sure you have a supervisor lined up before you spend any significant dinero on classes. The biggest hurdle to becoming an appraiser at this point is finding a QUALIFIED and ETHICAL supervisor (plenty of unqualified and unethical ones out there, but you don't want that).

 

[KY Appraisals]

Thank you for speedy response and good advice. I thought maybe one day I'd pursue a designation, do you happen to know if classes from other providers would transfer to organizations such as AI or ASA? I'm guessing McKissock will have a final test that I can take in a local testibg center.

Thanks again. I knew I could get some good advice on here, I'm a long time reader first time poster (at least with a question)

 

[Metamorphic]

Transferability is the problem. IIRC all the classes up to your licensed level can be taken with any provider. The upgrade classes from license to certified must be AI classes or you have to retake them. At least that's the way it was when I did it. Of course the rules change now and again so do your own research (or call the AI). The guy that trained me was interested in earning an SRA and he was well capable of earning the designation, but when he looked at the classes he'd have to retake it took the wind out of his sails.

 

[Metamorphic]

FWIW, the first two classes I took (fundamentals of RE and Intro to Appraising) I picked up at the local junior college for cheep.

 

[KY Appraisals]

Thank you again! I believe I may call AI and see.

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

AI would be the way to go. For all the criticism, I think a young appraiser should pursue designations through either AI or ASA. I don't see much value outside them except for Ag specialists who should consider ASFMRA and they co-op with AI anyway.

NAIFA and others are mere shadows of their former selves which is a pity....

 

[sputnam]

AI course will be better quality and will probably cost more.

McKissock will be cheaper and will be more convenient.

You have to decide if your priority is the credit hours or learning.

 

[JTip]

McKissock will be fine for procedures and your other intro classes. At this point in your career you will learn more from your mentor out in the field. When you get some time under your belt then go with specialized classes from the AI, IRWA and others.

 

[Michael S]

I took my 15-hour USPAP, principles, and procedures classes at a local education provider. All of the rest of my courses for CG were through the AI. If you're talking $100 extra on $1,000 worth of classes then the AI classes might make sense. If it requires travel and an overnight stay as well as being more expensive, it might not make sense.

Bottom line, the AI class will probably be better but I'm sure it will be more expensive.