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FHA Standards for Appraisers (R)

$79

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LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS Elective Hours: 3 State Specific: 0 Total Hours: 3

Description

State Requirements

FHA Standards for Appraisers is a 3-hour continuing education course that delivers a practical, real-world look at FHA appraisal requirements, helping appraisers confidently navigate assignments where property condition matters just as much as value. You’ll explore how FHA appraisals differ from conventional work, why FHA guidelines exist, and how concepts like safety, soundness, and security directly impact loan eligibility. Through realistic scenarios and property examples, the course connects FHA policy to everyday appraisal decisions, so you can recognize issues faster, avoid over-conditioning, and clearly distinguish between cosmetic concerns and true FHA violations.

More than just rules, this course focuses on how to apply FHA standards in practice. You’ll learn how to identify and report common deficiencies, use HUD Handbook 4000.1 as a working tool, and produce clear, defensible appraisal reports that stand up to lender and reviewer scrutiny. With a strong emphasis on professional boundaries, compliance, and risk awareness, this course equips you to handle FHA assignments with clarity, confidence, and credibility in a highly regulated environment.

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State Requirements For Massachusetts

Massachusetts State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education

Renewal Date: 24 months, from the next occurring birthday after issuance

Hours Required by the State for renewals on or after January 1, 2026: 28 Hours

7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course or equivalent
7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course or 4-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course (see explanation below)
additional approved continuing education hourse

Beginning January 1, 2026, a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course will be required for Continuing Education. The first time a Licensee completes the Continuing Education requirement for this course, the course length must be 7 hours. If a Licensee successfully completed an 8-hour course as part of their Qualifying Education, they have satisfied this requirement. Every 2 calendar years thereafter, the course length must be at least 4 hours. This new course requirement is included in the 28 total hours for a 2-year renewal.

For Certified Residential licensees, not more than seven (7) hours of courses designated as elective may be credited toward renewal.

For Certified General licensees, at least 14 hours in courses shall be designated as non-residential.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 28 hours

7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course/ 7-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course
7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
additional approved continuing education hours

Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course but are generally 6 months after order date. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account.

Certificates: Immediately upon appraisal course completion, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your renewal application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion with your renewal. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to submit your paper work via the online portal or regular mail.

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Division of Professional Licensure - Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers

Street Address: 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118-6100

Telephone: 617.701.8671

Fax: 617.727.0139

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