Certification Exam Prep Course Needed. Any Suggestions?

[Vogitt]

I just took the Certified Residential exam, for the third time on Monday, 24 June. I passed. But, After I failed the exam first time around. I used the following programs and books:

Compucram
Appraisal Institute's, "Practice Examination Questions for Real Estate Appraisers."
Appraisal Institute's, "The Appraisal of Real Estate, 14th Edition." Every appraiser should have this book in their library.
Appraisal Institute's, "The Student Handbook to The Appraisal Of Real Estate, 14th Edition." Every appraiser should have this book in their library.
Appraisal Institute's, "The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th Edition."
Appraisal Institute's, "Valuation by Comparison. (Residential Analysis and Logic)"

I see a trend here. Looks like taking the exam three times, is the magic number.

Dave.

 

[eskayenterprises47]

I'm happy to report that I just passed the New Jersey certification exam today.....it was my 4th attempt after getting a 68, 69 and 72 in my first three tries. 75 and over is passing. Is that the situation everywhere else? The Appraisal Institute practice question book (with the purple cover) seemed to push me over the top. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO relieved

 

[sputnam]

Hello everyone,


I've taken the test here in New Jersey three times. Need a 75 to pass and have gotten a 68, 69 and a 72 (yes in that order) so i'm right there...just need to get over the hump. Can anyone suggest a really good prep course online that I can register for to get ready to take the test? Thanks.

I don't know of any exam prep courses. I do know that many States base their tests on Hondros materials. Maybe they have a study guide of some kind.