| AREA has complied numerous internet resources and established several affiliations to better serve our students. The following list provides links to these organizations and useful sites offering valuable information to assist your success in the real estate industry. Links are grouped into three categories: Appraising, Real Estate Sales, and Home Inspection. For additional Business information and general internet resources click here. |
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Appraisal Related Internet Links |
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a la mode, Inc. - Major appraisal software vendor, servicing over an estimated 50% of appraisers nationwide with the WinTOTAL software package. |
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Appraisal Foundation - A not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to the advancement of professional valuation, established in 1987. |
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Appraisal Institute - World-wide organization dedicated to real estate appraisal education, publishing and advocacy. |
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Florida Counties - Tax Assessor's Database- Access to public tax records. |
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Florida Counties - Clerk Superior Court - Access to public records. |
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Florida Government - Taxes – For general tax info, filing & forms, tax law, publications & seminars. |
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Construction Cost Estimation - Free program to calculate home construction or replacement estimation costs. |
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Flood Zone Information - Check for flood hazard areas on the property that you are appraising. |
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Florida Real Estate Commission and Appraisers Board - For license law info, rules, application forms for licensure, and other helpful information for real estate practitioners and consumers. |
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HomePuter - Supplier of efficient and cost effective real estate appraisal software. Click here for some helpful information by AREA. |
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National Assn of Real Estate Appraisers (NAREA) - For information about professional membership, benefits, group plans, etc. from one of the largest professional associations in US, established in 1966. Maintains vast appraiser resource materials. |
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Real Estate Valuation Magazine Online - Excellent resource for anyone in real estate industry. |
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Redlink - Online data retrieval system used by appraisers providing historical data records on single family and
condominium properties. |
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Florida Real Estate Appraisers Board - Appraiser Statutes and Rules |
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Application For Appraiser's |
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Appraisers Experience Log |
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My Florida License.com – information and applications for applying, renewing and changing an Appraisal license. |
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Other States Regulatory Agencies |
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FL testing booklet and application |
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Application for Temporary Practice Permit |
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FL Real Estate Appraiser's Board Forms Center |
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FL Promissor Information and Locations |
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Fannie Mae Forms |
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2005 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - effective 1/1/2005. |
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2006 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice - effective 7/1/2006. |
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Order a copy of USPAP from Appraisal Foundation |
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USPAP - Q & As |
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| Real Estate Related Internet Links |
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America's Real Estate Associates, Inc. - Brokerage firm servicing Metro Atlanta area home buyers. |
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APR Calculator Program - Free APR calculator program. |
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Consumer Handbook on ARM’s - United States Fair Housing Act. |
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Fair Housing Act (US) - United States Fair Housing Act. |
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Florida Counties - Clerk Superior Court - Access to public records. |
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Flood Zone Information - Check for flood hazard areas on property. |
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Florida Real Estate Commission and Appraisers Board - For license law info, rules, application forms for licensure, and other helpful information for real estate practitioners and consumers. |
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Jones v. Alfred H Mayer Co. - Landmark civil rights case. |
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Lexis-Nexis - Search court decisions for FREE. |
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Real Estate Finance - Discussion of real estate finance. |
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Real Estate Valuation Magazine Online - Excellent resource for anyone in real estate industry. |
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Realtor.com - Consumer resource for searching real estate listings or obtaining information about real estate. |
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Requirements for Licensure |
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Real Estate Sales License Application |
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FL Real Estate Board - Statutes and Rules |
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My Florida License.com – information and applications for applying, renewing and changing a Real Estate license. |
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FL Real Estate Fees |
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FL Real Estate Candidate Booklet and Application |
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FL Real Estate Board Forms Center |
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FL Promissor Information and Locations |
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Other States Regulatory Agencies |
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Mutual Recognition For Non-Resident Licensees |
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| Home Inspection Related Internet Links |
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Construction Cost Estimation - Free program to calculate home construction or replacement estimation costs. |
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Defective Products - Current information about building products which are involved in class action litigation. |
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HomeGauge - Professional Inspection Software - HomeGauge provides inspectors with an easy to use software package that harnesses internet services to better serve their clients. Inspectors can produce a comprehensive yet customized report onsite for clients with a secure report delivery system. Contact AREA to see if you qualify for the educational discount. |
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Housing Inspection Foundation - HIF - An organization of professionals dedicated to the promotion, development and advancement of Home Inspection Industry. Provides members with information, education, standards, ethics and professional recognition. |
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International Code Council - International Code Council (ICC) is a recognized agency which sets standards for industry wide construction code. Several smaller agencies consolidated into the ICC; such as SBCCI and ICBO under the one organization, International Code Council (ICC). The ICC does offer code certification. The initial level is Registered Building Inspector or RBI. |
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Mold News - Comprehensive site to inform you about mold; types, causes, building issues, etc. |
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National Association of Certified Home Inspectors - NACHI was formed in 1990 and is one of the largest inspector associations in North America. The NACHI website provides valuable professional resources including examinations, message boards, continuing education, marketing and networking opportunities and much more. |
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NACHI Central Florida Chapter - Visit the local chapter and start networking! |
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NACHI South Florida Chapter - Visit the local chapter and start networking! |
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NACHI Membership |
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NACHI Online Inspector Examination |
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Real Estate Valuation Magazine Online - Excellent resource for anyone in real estate industry. |
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Information On Starting A Business In FL |
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E&O Requirements |
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