FAQs: Appraising Historic Preservation Easements Professional Development Program

Participants who complete courses in the Appraising Historic Easements Professional Development Program may represent that they have completed the program’s curriculum and passed the examinations. Participants may not represent themselves as having a specialization, certification, competency, or expertise based solely on the successful completion of the program. The program provider does not assume any duty to the public for the services provided by program participants, or any other person or entity.

What does the program cover?

This course provides intensive training on the valuation of historic preservation easements. The emphasis is on appraising the value of preservation easements donated as charitable gifts under the Internal Revenue Code. The methods and techniques explained are also relevant to the appraisal of preservation easements granted in order to obtain either state or local income tax or property tax deductions/credits.

Who developed the program?

The program was developed by the Appraisal Institute.

How long is the program?

The program is 3 days long and includes an exam.

I am not an Appraisal Institute Designated Member. May I still take the program?

Yes. You will earn continuing education hours.

As a Designated Member, what happens when I take the course and pass the exam?

You will be placed on the Appraising Historic Preservation Easements Professional Development Program Registry.

Is this program approved for qualifying education (QE) credit?

No. Because the content in the program is advanced, it is only approved for continuing education (CE) credit.