Appraisal Education Program
Michigan Association of Real Estate Appraisers (MAREA) in conjunction with Northern Michigan University (NMU) offer a full range of residential and non-residential appraisal courses. In addition to licensure classes, MAREA offers continuing education courses around the state. MAREA's goal, with the assistance of Northern Michigan University, is to continue to provide appraisers with quality educational opportunities that are convenient, relevant and affordable.
Appraisal Schedule for Fall 2009 - Summer 2010 & how to register
Course Descriptions for 2009/2010
AQB Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria
MAREA was founded in 1993 with the gathering of 35 appraisers interested in forming a statewide association that would not only provide timely and useful continuing education at several sites around the state, but also serve as a network. Since then, MAREA has grown to an association of approximately 400 members coming from every part of Michigan.
MAREA is a non-profit corporation, whose purpose is to promote educational opportunities for Real Estate Appraisers of Michigan. Membership is open to all Michigan real estate appraisers. Associate members may include other interested persons and organizations such as lenders and government agencies. Members are invited to provide suggestions as to the types of classes available. They are provided with timely informational updates and a place to call with appraisal related questions.
The Administrative and fiscal agency for MAREA is Northern Michigan University located in Marquette, Michigan. Logistical support is provided by NMU's Continuing Education and Sponsored Programs Department. The relationship between MAREA and NMU is unique. Working together NMU and MAREA provide Real Estate Appraisers of Michigan convenient, affordable, timely, high quality educational opportunities within a professional network.
NMU offers a full range of residential and non-residential appraisal courses. In addition to licensure classes, NMU offers continuing education courses around the state. Northern's goal, with the help of MAREA, is to continue to provide appraisers with quality educational opportunities which are convenient and affordable.
Dues are $125 for one-year memberships and $200 for two-year memberships. Members are entitled to substantial discounts on tuition.
To become a member or to renew your membership, download the MAREA application or call us at 906-227-2103 for more information.
Benefits
This year, Michigan License Law Update is at no cost to MAREA members (including current and new MAREA members). Also, to encourage early registration, we will discount the course fee 10 percent for MAREA members and five percent for non-MAREA members. Early registrations are those received 30 days prior to the class date.
Contact Information
Please contact Tom Gilbert, MAREA president, at 906-428-3950 or appraiseup@gmail.com, regarding appraisal courses and course content. If you have specific licensing questions, contact the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DLEG) at 517-241-9295. A wide variety of information is available at www.michigan.gov/appraisers. Appraisers may also use Michigan's site to search for approved continuing education courses and review the continuing education credits recorded for their current licensure year.
For more information about course registration or program locations, contact NMU Continuing Education at conteduc@nmu.edu or 906-227-2103.
