Appraisal: Trainee

The first step for anyone new to the appraisal industry is to become a Trainee Appraiser.  The information below gives you an overview of the appraisal industry and explains why appraisals are so important.

Real estate appraisers provide objective, impartial, and unbiased opinions about the value of real property.  Appraisals are provided to individuals and companies who wish to own, manage, sell, invest in, and/or lend money on real estate, therefore there is a substantial demand for professional appraisers who are licensed to perform these services. 

Appraisers also diversify into other areas of valuation services which include eminent domain, easements, government land acquisition, litigation support, real estate development, management and consultation of large corporate real estate assets and also insurance. 

Because accuracy is so important, Gold Coast’s Appraisal courses provide training and education in analytical concepts and mathematical skills needed to be successful in this industry.  These attributes are needed for appraisers to communicate their results in a manner that is competent and not misleading.  An appraiser's earning potential is driven by dedication, service, and market trends.

State and Federal laws mandate that appraisers must meet minimum qualifications to provide appraisals. 

Many students take our appraisal classes to begin a new and exciting career. Others, including real estate agents, mortgage loan originators, accountants, and contractors attend our appraisal classes to sharpen their skills and to increase their knowledge of the concepts for valid appraisal services under state law and federal USPAP requirements.

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Please select your preferred Class, Type of Class, Location and Start Date from the menu below:

Select a Course Example: 63-Hour Sales Associate License Course

Choose a Location Example: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, North Dade, etc.

Select Type of Class Example: 7-day class, 4 week evening class, etc.

Select a Date Example: 2/14/2011, 6/20/2011, 11/24/2011, 12/12/2011, etc.

Great News! All the necessary coursework to become a Trainee Appraiser can be completed in less than 3 weeks.

The 5 required courses can be purchased individually or as a complete package.  With our complete Trainee package you will save $300 when registering for all 5 courses together.  Package Registration: Click Here!

Registering for individual courses can be done by using the drop down menu at the top of the page to select your course, or by calling our Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140.

Individually priced the Appraisal Trainee courses total $1,695. With our complete Trainee package your tuition investment is only $1,395! You will save $300.

Contact our Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 for questions and registration assistance

Proceed to Requirements:

All requirements are subject to change pursuant to State and Federal Law.

As mentioned in the information section, the Trainee Appraiser is the first step towards a career in appraising.  Below lists the requirements for becoming a Trainee.

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Complete at least 100 hours of approved education
• Fill out a state application and pay required fees
• There is NO state exam

Upon fulfilling the above requirements, all Trainee Appraisers must work under the direct supervision of a State Certified or State Licensed Appraiser.

Proceed to Campus Locations:

The locations are listed from North to South. Call for locations of classes running at the other locations.

	Lantana 6216 S. Congress Avenue Lantana, FL 33462 View map from Mapquest Phone: 1-800-732-9140 Directions: From I-95: Take I-95 to Lantana Road. Exit west on Lantana Road to Congress Ave. Turn left on Congress and then left into Atlantis Plaza. From Turnpike: (From the North) Take the turnpike to Lake Worth Road. Exit east on Lake Worth Road to Congress Ave. Turn right on Congress and then just past Lantana Road turn left into Atlantis Plaza. (From the South) Take the turnpike to Boynton Beach Blvd. Exit east on Boynton Beach Blvd to Congress. Turn left (north) on Congress. Turn into Atlantis Plaza, just south of Lantana Road.
	Boca Raton Pointe Center Building 7035 Beracasa Way Suite 206 Boca Raton, FL 33433 View map from Mapquest Phone: 1-800-732-9140 Directions: Located just 3 minutes West of I-95 on the North West corner of Palmetto Park Rd & Powerline Rd.
	Broward 5600 Hiatus Road Tamarac, FL 33321 View map from Mapquest Phone: 1-800-732-9140 Directions: This Gold Coast building is located on the NE Corner of Hiatus Road and Commercial Blvd., approx. 1/8 mile East of the Sawgrass Expwy off of Commercial Blvd.
	North Dade Intracostal Mall 3577 N.E. 163rd Street North Miami , FL 33160 View map from Mapquest Phone: 1-800-732-9140 Directions: Located just minutes East of the Gold Glades Interchange (I-95, 826 and the Turnpike.) Exit on 163rd street and go East. Located in the Intracoastal Mall at N.E. 35th Ave.
	Doral 11250 N.W. 20th Street Miami, FL 33172 View map from Mapquest Phone: 1-800-732-9140 From the North: Take the Florida Turnpike Extension south to NW 12th Street (exit # 27). Head east.Turn left on NW 111th Ave (just past the mall). Turn left on NW 20th Street. Building is on the left. From the South: Take the Florida Turnpike Extension north to NW 12th Street. Head east Turn left on NW 111th Ave (just past the mall). Turn left on NW 20th Street. Building is on the left. From the East and Downtown Miami: Head west on 836 to NW 107 Ave exit. Exit north on NW 107 Ave.Turn left on NW 12 St. Turn right on NW 111 Ave. Turn left on NW 20th St. Building is on left.