The classes we provide are limited in scope. We recommend exploring other training sponsors. Sometimes counties arrange classes for their staff. Remember, classes applied to your accreditation applications for continuing education hours requirements must be pre-approved by us or Department of Licensing (DOL).
To find eligible classes, check DOL’s Course Search. We automatically accept all appraisal classes they approve. If your class does not come up in search results, you will need to submit a Continuing Education & General Interest Course Approval Application (Form 64 0094).
Washington State Association of County Assessors (WSACA)
See the WSACA Education Portal for upcoming classes. Email questions to education@wsaca.net.
International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
See the IAAO Course Catalog for many online, in-person, and self-study classes. You do not have to be a member of the IAAO to attend, though if you are, the registration fee is discounted. We recommend taking:
- IAAO 931 Reading and Understanding Leases Forum
- IAAO 101 Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal
- IAAO 102 Income Approach to Valuation I
- IAAO 112 Income Approach to Valuation II
- IAAO 158 Highest and Best Use
- IAAO 201 Appraisal of Land
- IAAO 300 Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal
- IAAO 311 Residential Modeling Concepts
- IAAO 312 Commercial/Industrial Modeling Concepts
- IAAO 331 Mass Appraisal Practices and Procedures
- IAAO 600 Principles and Techniques of Cadastral Mapping
Local IAAO Chapters
Local IAAO Chapters provide IAAO classes at their member annual seminars. For more information, contact your representative at Central Washington, Evergreen, or West Puget Sound.
Failed exams
For a fee, you can re-take an exam. To apply, complete the IAAO Special Exam Application form. Then, to take the online version, email specialexams@iaao.org. Or find a proctor from the IAAO instructor list who is located in your area and email education@iaao.org to make arrangements for the in-person version.
McKissock
Another pioneer in appraisal education is McKissock. Here are some commonly attended classes:
- USPAP 7-hour National Update
- USPAP 15-hour National
- Appraisal Requirements and Guidelines
- Appraising Complex and Stigmatized Residential Properties
- Complex Properties: The Odd Side of Appraisal
- Income Approach Case Studies for Commercial Appraisal
- Residential Property Inspection for Appraisers
Appraisal Institute
The Appraisal Institute is another top sponsor. Here’s a few classes to consider:
- USPAP 7-hour National Update
- USPAP 15-hour National
- Basic Appraisal Procedures
- General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use
- Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches
Idaho Tax Commission
Our neighbor and agency counterpart, the Idaho Tax Commission, regularly invites Washington county assessor staff to their classes. These are particularly popular with those who live on the east side of our state.
Additional topics
Be on the lookout for other sponsors who teach these topics:
- Advanced Predictive Modeling in Excel
- Appraising After a Disaster or in Traumatic Events
- Contamination and Valuation Issues Workshop
- History of Mapping Including the Cadastre
- Industrial Valuation
- Interpreting Legal Documents
- Low End and Difficult Residential Properties
- Ratio Studies and Statistics
- Today’s Surveying
- Valuation of Barndominiums
- Valuation of Big Box Properties
- Valuation of Fast Food Restaurants
- Valuation of Green Buildings Workshop
- Valuation of Green Commercial Buildings
- Valuation of Green Residential Buildings
- Valuation of High-End & Difficult Homes
- Valuation of Historic Properties
- Valuation of Lodging Properties
- Valuation of Manufactured Homes Workshop|
- Valuation of Senior Housing
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Valuation of Unique Properties