Guam Appraisal Continuing Education & License Renewal
Whether you’re just getting started or are a seasoned appraiser, McKissock has you covered with high-quality Guam appraisal continuing education and Guam license renewal courses, industry expertise and convenience. Our convenient online appraisal classes are written by top-quality instructors to reflect the most recent appraisal practices in Guam. Trust McKissock as thousands of appraisers in cities across Guam choose us for their appraisal continuing education.
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Guam Appraisal Packages
GU Appraisal Unlimited Learning Membership
Payment plans starting at $399/year
WHY IT’S FOR YOU
- You are single or multi-licensed; one price gets you all your education for two years (including USPAP).
- You can use a searchable digital library of professional resources anytime you have a question.
- You want access to a support network of other appraisers and instructors.
- Choose how you learn: online courses or our Pro-Series webinars.
- Maximize your learning with one set price; includes access to additional courses beyond state requirements.
MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES
- Two-years of UNLIMITED access to 28+ hours of mandatory and elective courses you can take any time for Guam renewal and/or your professional career development
- USPAP update course and PDF book: $224.99 value
- Free access to monthly Pro-Series webinars: $576 value
- Become a Certified Luxury and/or Green Home Appraiser (application, courses, exam, & certificate)$1,225 value
- Exclusive access to a resource library of professional development tools within your dashboard
- A members-only community of appraisers and instructors from around the country
- Exclusive member discounts from select industry partners – Includes 14-Day Trial & 20% off ANOW Business Management Software
- Completion certificates for Guam and other licensed states: $100 value per state
- Excellent customer service & support via phone and email, 7 days a week
- 2 payment options – $399 annually or $774 biennially. Two-year commitment required.
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OPTIONS FOR INCLUDED COURSES*
- 2022-2023 7-hour National USPAP Course (7 hrs) NO EXAM(7 hrs)
- Green Building Concepts for Appraisers (7 hrs)
- Residential Property Inspection for Appraisers (7 hrs)
- Residential Property Measurement and ANSI Z765 (4 hrs)
- Best Practices for Completing Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals (3 hrs)
*Example above illustrates 28+ hours of recommended continuing education courses to get you started. Choose from our extensive library of courses to add these or additional ones, any time.
*This is an auto-renew membership. Two-year minimum commitment is required at the time of initial purchase. Additional renewal terms are for two-years each.
28-hr Self-Paced Online Renewal Package
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WHY IT’S FOR YOU
- You are licensed in Guam (or multiple states) and require license renewal or additional credit.
- As a busy appraiser, a self-paced learning approach best fits your lifestyle.
- You require basic cycle renewal hours, including national USPAP.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
2022-2023 7-hour National USPAP Update Course (7 hrs)
Green Building Concepts for Appraisers (7 hrs)
Residential Property Inspection for Appraisers (7 hrs)
Residential Property Measurement and ANSI Z765 (4 hrs)
Best Practices for Completing Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals (3 hrs)
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Guam Appraisal Courses
2022-2023 7-hour National USPAP Update Course
2022-2023 7-hour National USPAP Update Course
This is the 7-Hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Update Course, as developed by The Appraisal Foundation (Foundation). The course focuses on how to use the USPAP publication to help solve appraisal issues that affect daily appraisal practice.
Appraisal of Fast Food Facilities
Appraisal of Fast Food Facilities
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Review leased fee valuation, the sales comparison and income approach, and the discounted cash flow analysis in relation to fast food restaurants
- Examine the physical characteristics to the lease clauses influencing value of these properties
- Learn about fee simple value analysis and going concern value analysis for fast food restaurants
Appraisal of Industrial and Flex Buildings
Appraisal of Industrial and Flex Buildings
This course examines, reviews, and explains the important aspects of appraising single and multi-tenant income producing industrial/manufacturing/warehouse/storage/distribution buildings (herein after “industrial buildings”) and multi-tenant flex style office/industrial buildings (herein after “flex style buildings”).
This online course also contains visual content and links to web sites you can contact for additional information on different components.
This is a self-paced online course. You may complete it when and where you choose. You may complete it in all one sitting, if you wish, or you can complete it in bits and pieces at your convenience. There will be quizzes along the way that you must complete in order to advance to the next section. At the end of the course, there will be a comprehensive online final examination.
Aftercompleting this course, students will be able to:
• Differentiate between industrial and flex buildings
• Identify the information an appraiser needs to obtain to be able to best analyze and appraise an industrial or flex style building
• Develop a detailed expense analysis of an income-producing industrial building or multi-tenant flex style building
• Convert an estimate(s) of annual net operating income (NOI) into an estimate of value
Appraisal of REO and Foreclosure Properties
Appraisal of REO and Foreclosure Properties
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the development of the traditional approaches for residential appraisals, with emphasis on the challenges associated with REO and foreclosure properties
- Examine an appropriate scope of work for an REO appraisal
- Gain insights on the concepts of cost to repair and cost to cure, along with data sources to support cost estimates
Appraisal of Self-Storage Facilities
Appraisal of Self-Storage Facilities
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Get up-to-speed on the fundamentals of self-storage facility appraisal
- Examine the demand drivers for the self-storage industry and how to recognize the key elements of facility design
- Learn the difference between physical occupancy and economic occupancy and the impact of rental discounts
- Gain insights on the revenue sources and expense line items for self-storage facilities
Appraising Today's Manufactured Homes
Appraising Today's Manufactured Homes
Appraising for the VA
Appraising for the VA
Best Practices for Completing Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals
Best Practices for Completing Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Recognize the potential future use and limitations of hybrid or bifurcated appraisals.
• Summarize how the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice relates to hybrid, bifurcated, and desktop appraisal assignments
• Evaluate the reliability of a data source by using various sources and processes.
• Explain the appraiser’s responsibilities for relying on work done by appraisers or others.
Commercial Land Valuation
Commercial Land Valuation
Complex Properties: The Odd Side of Appraisal
Complex Properties: The Odd Side of Appraisal
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Examine several different appraisal techniques and learn how creativity (e.g., use of non-traditional appraisal techniques) can be employed to solve appraisal problems
- Review complex residential properties (i.e. 1- to 4-unit residential properties); learn how the techniques also apply to the appraisal of non-residential properties
- Course designed for novice and experienced appraisers
Divorce and Estate Appraisals: Elements of Non-Lender Work
Divorce and Estate Appraisals: Elements of Non-Lender Work
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn how to diversify your appraisal business to include divorce and estate appraisals
- Review form differences, USPAP issues, and assignment conditions
- Discover how to attract non-lender clients and grow your divorce and estate appraisal portfolio
- Audio and video included in course
Evaluating Today's Residential Appraisal: Reliable Review
Evaluating Today's Residential Appraisal: Reliable Review
Fair Housing, Bias and Discrimination
Fair Housing, Bias and Discrimination
Green Building Concepts for Appraisers
Green Building Concepts for Appraisers
Income Approach Case Studies for Commercial Appraisal
Income Approach Case Studies for Commercial Appraisal
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Review terminology and application of the income approach
- Practice using the capitalization process to convert the net operating income into an estimate of market value
Intermediate Income Approach Case Studies for Commercial Appraisers
Intermediate Income Approach Case Studies for Commercial Appraisers
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Apply the direct capitalization process using the derivation of comparable sales method, and the band of investment method using mortgage and equity technique.
- Use market-extracted data to complete a direct capitalization process case study to develop an opinion of value.
- Apply the methodology of yield capitalization and its application to changing income streams for income producing properties.
Introduction to Commercial Appraisal Review
Introduction to Commercial Appraisal Review
In this introductory commercial appraisal review course, a systematic appraisal review strategy that follows the appraisal process itself is presented. This course examines the relevant Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) requirements and introduces tools, suggestions, and tips for reviewing commercial appraisals. Several illustrations, exercises, and case studies are shared to reinforce learning.
Introduction to Expert Witness Testimony for Appraisers: To Do or Not to Do
Introduction to Expert Witness Testimony for Appraisers: To Do or Not to Do
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
•Learn the difference between a factual and expert witness and the rules that apply to both
•Understand the facts you may be asked to present in divorce cases, bankruptcy cases, foreclosure cases, and Ad Valorem assessment appeals and estate appraisals
•Get comfortable with how deposition and courtroom proceedings work
Introduction to the Uniform Appraisal Dataset
Introduction to the Uniform Appraisal Dataset
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore why UMDP was created, and the benefits for appraisers
- Get comfortable with key terminology and acronyms associated with UMDP
- Get insights on key information about UAD, including types of loans that require UAD compliance, report form types included, and USPAP obligations
- Examine specific requirements of UAD
Land and Site Valuation
Land and Site Valuation
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gain an understanding on how to compute the area of simple lots and calculate adjustments based on paired data analysis
- Discover the physical, governmental, legal, economic, and social forces that impact valuation of land and site
- Learn how to calculate site value using Extraction Method, Allocation Method, Subdivision Development Method, Land Residual Method, and Ground Rent Capitalization Method
Market Disturbances-Appraisals in Atypical Markets and Cycles
Market Disturbances-Appraisals in Atypical Markets and Cycles
Special emphasis will be given in researching and analyzing markets in atypical scenarios and cycles such as areas impacted by environmental disturbances such as hurricanes and fires and economic turbulences such as real estate bubbles, bursts and pandemics.
The course begins with a brief discussion as to why a market analysis is an integral part of the appraisal process and is followed by numerous case studies showing research, analysis and reporting strategies.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Determine whether a current event indicates an increasing or declining market or a possible housing bubble or bust.
• Identify various methods for researching, analyzing, and presenting market supply and demand factors.
• Apply market studies to support conclusions for the three approaches to value.
• List various resources residential appraisers can utilize for market analysis.
New Construction Essentials: Luxury Homes
New Construction Essentials: Luxury Homes
• Recognize the essential components and the different types of construction drawings.
• Understand the most common luxury home site valuation methods: sales comparison, extraction, and allocation.
• Comprehend the main considerations and common errors in calculating the cost new of luxury home improvements.
Relocation Appraisal and the ERC Form
Relocation Appraisal and the ERC Form
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Identify differences between relocation appraisals and mortgage appraisals
- Explain the relationship of marketing time and forecasting to anticipated sales price
- Identify requirements related to the sales comparison approach for relocation appraisal assignments
Residential Appraisal Review and USPAP Compliance
Residential Appraisal Review and USPAP Compliance
NOTE: This course is not a substitute for the 7-hour National USPAP Course, which appraisers are required to complete every two years.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gain a better understanding of USPAP in conjunction with producing appraisal reviews that are USPAP compliant
- Get guidance and insights for the reports you produce that will be reviewed
- Learn how to raise your level of professionalism and the standards for your appraisal reports
Residential Construction and the Appraiser
Residential Construction and the Appraiser
• Relate basics of property inspection for appraisers
• Identify and summarize various roofing framing systems, types, and coverings
• Recognize trends in new home construction
Residential Property Inspection for Appraisers
Residential Property Inspection for Appraisers
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore site and exterior of improvements
- Gain tips on interior inspection
- Improve your measuring skills
- Get insights on how to report the inspection
- Audio and video included in course
Residential Property Measurement and ANSI Z765
Residential Property Measurement and ANSI Z765
Residential Report Writing: More Than Forms
Residential Report Writing: More Than Forms
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn how to distinguish appraising from reporting
- Review USPAP minimum standards for written report content
- Gain insights into reporting form options for manufactured homes, small income properties, cooperatives, and condos
- Learn the basics of narrative reports
Supporting Your Adjustments: Methods for Residential Appraisers
Supporting Your Adjustments: Methods for Residential Appraisers
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Examine the appropriate methodologies to develop and support adjustments using the Sales Comparison approach
- Learn the proper sequence of adjustments
- Discover the numerous methods of developing gross living area, bedroom, and bathroom adjustments
- Improve your income capitalization skills to develop and support adjustments
- Get insights on developing market-based adjustments for changing market conditions over time, builder upgrades, sales concessions, basements finishes, outbuildings, accessory dwelling units, and view amenities
- Audio and video included in course
That's a Violation
That's a Violation
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Walk through violations prosecuted by state appraisal enforcement agencies and their associated sanctions
- Go in-depth with the applicability of USPAP and examples of significant willful violations and minor errors that affect the credibility of assignment results
- Review The Appraisal Foundation’s Voluntary Disciplinary Action Matrix and apply it to real-life case studies
The Basics of Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers
The Basics of Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore opportunities available in litigation support assignments
- Discover what’s needed to provide a work product and testimony
- Examine the structure of a civil trial, the rules of evidence, USPAP requirements, and the mechanics of a civil trial
The Cost Approach
The Cost Approach
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Equip yourself with the terminology and procedures associated with cost approach
- Gain a better understanding of the sales comparison method of site valuation and the common types of adjustments that illustrate this methodology
- Learn alternative modes of site valuation and basic kinds of depreciation
The FHA Handbook 4000.1
The FHA Handbook 4000.1
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Walk through revisions to FHA appraisal requirements and protocols
- Get a better grasp of FHA structure
- Learn how to stay updated on future FHA requirements
- Pocket useful tips and insights to FHA updates and requirements.
The Fundamentals of Appraising Luxury Homes
The Fundamentals of Appraising Luxury Homes
- Tips on how to find, research, and verify sales outside the local MLS.
- Guidance on utilizing the cost approach to support adjustments in the sales comparison approach.
- Illustrations of overimprovement(s) and how to evaluate the impact on property value.
- Guidance on alternative methods and logic to use when choosing comparable properties for distinctive custom homes.
The Income Approach: An Overview
The Income Approach: An Overview
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn economic principles and definitions pertinent to the valuation of income-producing properties
- Identify how to utilize income capitalization techniques, including direct capitalization and income multipliers
- Practice examples using the HP 12C financial calculator
- Gain insights through income and expense operating statement illustrations
The Sales Comparison Approach
The Sales Comparison Approach
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Uncover key components of the sales comparison approach with through course examples, case studies and practice problems
- Examine the cost approach for residential properties and income-producing properties
Understanding Luxury Home Features
Understanding Luxury Home Features
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Discuss how quality and distinctive features are essential for a home to be classified as a luxury home.
• Recognize various interior and exterior components and materials that effect a luxury home’s aesthetic appeal, design complexity, and longevity.
• Express the intrinsic appeal, quality, and benefits of several outdoor features and improvements found in many luxury homes.
• Recognize several of the current popular trends in technology, specialty rooms, and specialty features of luxury homes.
Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book) Course
Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book) Course
The course relies heavily on the source document itself for its content with many case problems interspersed throughout the material to provide practical applications of the points discussed. Both the Yellow Book and this course are written for clarity and readability and should serve as useful and understandable guidance for appraisers, attorneys, and the public.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the relationship between market value and just compensation and the necessity for fairness and justice for the property owner and the public;
• Apply the appraisal development process to appraisal assignments for federal acquisitions;
• Summarize the reporting requirements for appraisal and appraisal review assignments prepared for federal acquisitions; and,
• Relate the legal foundation and guidance that govern valuation problems and appraisal issues for federal acquisitions.
Valuation of Residential Green Buildings
Valuation of Residential Green Buildings
Valuationof green residential buildings can be problematic for appraisers. In analyzingand valuing green buildings, the appraiser may have difficulty in obtainingpertinent data, comparable sales and confirmation of how the building performs.Credible appraisals depend substantially on data that may or may not be readilyavailable in the market. This course is designed to apply the appraisalprocess to green residential buildings.
Valuation of Residential Solar
Valuation of Residential Solar
Certified Green Home Appraiser Application
Certified Green Home Appraiser Application
Certified Luxury Home Appraiser Application
Certified Luxury Home Appraiser Application
FHA Observation Checklist for Appraisers
FHA Observation Checklist for Appraisers
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Refresh your knowledge of what’s expected when you observe the property
- Get insights on specific situations that an FHA appraiser may encounter in the field
- Find additional resources for learning more about HUD/FHA handbooks, guides and mortgagee letters
Live Webinar Virtual Inspections with RemoteVal (Non-Credit)
Live Webinar Virtual Inspections with RemoteVal (Non-Credit)
- Mark Walser
Free webinar for unlimited learning members
Explore the possibilities of virtual inspections with RemoteVal
- Mark Walser
Live Webinar Useful Excel for Appraisers-Part 1 (Non-Credit)
Live Webinar Useful Excel for Appraisers-Part 1 (Non-Credit)
- Cathy Horwitz
Free webinar for unlimited learning members
Beginning session of a 3-part series on using Microsoft Excel
- Cathy Horwitz
Live Webinar Fun With Pivot Tables-Part 2 (Non-Credit)
Live Webinar Fun With Pivot Tables-Part 2 (Non-Credit)
- Cathy Horwitz
Free webinar for unlimited learning members
Session 2 of a 3-part series on using Microsoft Excel, focusing on pivot tables
- Cathy Horwitz
Live Webinar Even More Fun with Pivot Tables-Part 3 (Non-Credit)
Live Webinar Even More Fun with Pivot Tables-Part 3 (Non-Credit)
- Cathy Horwitz
Free webinar for unlimited learning members
Session 3 of a 3-part series on using Microsoft Excel, focusing on pivot tables
- Cathy Horwitz
Live Webinar: Appraising Condominium Units
Live Webinar: Appraising Condominium Units
- Rob McClelland
This course will provide an overview of the Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report (Form 1073/465) and the pertinent items to consider in each section of the report. The material covered is relevant to appraisals completed for lending and non-lending purposes. Additionally, this course contains material pertinent to condominium projects and the customary condominium documents.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the key attributes of condominium ownership and recognize how it differs from PUD and cooperative ownership.
• Summarize the importance of condominium documents for valuing condominium properties.
• Identify the primary elements of comparison of residential condominium properties.
- Rob McClelland
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course April 3-4, 2023. Mon/Tues-3.5 Hrs
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course April 3-4, 2023. Mon/Tues-3.5 Hrs
- Bob Abelson
In addition to the student manual, each student must have a copy of the current USPAP publication and the 2022 USPAP Reference Manual to use in the course. The USPAP publication includes USPAP, Advisory Opinions, Frequently Asked Questions, and an index.
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Bob Abelson
Live Webinar: Focus on FHA Minimum Property Requirements
Live Webinar: Focus on FHA Minimum Property Requirements
- Diana Jacob
- Diana Jacob
Live Webinar: Using Appraisal Report Templates Responsibly
Live Webinar: Using Appraisal Report Templates Responsibly
- Alan Hummel
This course examines the use of templates, provides some best practices regarding template use, looks at some of the problems that may occur when appraisers do not use templates appropriately, and explains how appraisers can avoid these issues by carefully reading and periodically editing their templates.
- Alan Hummel
Live Webinar: Supporting Adjustments: The Journey from Analysis to Adjusting
Live Webinar: Supporting Adjustments: The Journey from Analysis to Adjusting
- Rob McClelland
In this course, you will be reviewing and learning a broad range of material which includes logical and systematic processes and analyses that lead to supportable adjustments in the grid, as well as appropriate methodologies and techniques such as qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques that are found in appraisal and economic theory. Best practices for data collection and verification will be covered, and then how to put it all together in the final report.
The material promises to guide even the most experienced appraiser in helping to overcome some of the more common challenges they face in their assignments.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Employ analytical tools for better market analysis and highest and best use.
- Apply an analysis and process for developing an opinion of trends.
- Review and apply an analysis of paired data sets.
- Explain and apply grouped data analysis.
- Rob McClelland
Live Webinar: Appraising Complex and Stigmatized Residential Properties
Live Webinar: Appraising Complex and Stigmatized Residential Properties
- Alan Hummel
- Alan Hummel
Live Webinar: New Construction Essentials: Luxury Homes
Live Webinar: New Construction Essentials: Luxury Homes
- Robert Frazier
Course Highlights
• Recognize the essential components and the different types of construction drawings.
• Recognize the most common and significant variables that impact construction costs.
• Explain how renovations and remodels of luxury homes may positively or negatively affect value.
- Robert Frazier
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Practice with Assessment Appeals
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Practice with Assessment Appeals
- Rob McClelland
This course has been designed to be applicable to practicing appraisers nationwide and does not address all of the specific local jurisdictional laws and regulations, which tend to vary greatly. There are two aspects of an assessment appeal: matters of valuation or fact, such as the amount of an assessment, and matters of law, such as the interpretation of statutes. This course addresses matters of valuation of real property.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain why the appeal process is described as an assessment appeal and not a tax appeal.
• Explain the generalized assessment appeal process.
• Identify the most common methods of assessment appeal
• Illustrate how the JURISDICTIONAL EXCEPTION RULE may be used in real property assessment appeals.
- Rob McClelland
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Appraisal Practice with Estate Appraisals
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Appraisal Practice with Estate Appraisals
- Pamela Teel
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- State and define the basic and the most common legal terms associated with estates and estate appraisals.
- Identify the necessary USPAP requirements, elements and assignment conditions when completing estate appraisals.
- Determine the appropriate forms and formats necessary to produce a credible report.
- Discover alternative ways to market estate appraisal services to distinct clients.
- Gain clarity and the necessary knowledge to seek out and perform estate appraisals.
- Pamela Teel
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course
- Diana Jacob
In addition to the student manual, each student must have a copy of the current USPAP publication and the 2022 USPAP Reference Manual to use in the course. The USPAP publication includes USPAP, Advisory Opinions, Frequently Asked Questions, and an index.
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Diana Jacob
Live Webinar: Fundamentals of Expert Witness Testimony
Live Webinar: Fundamentals of Expert Witness Testimony
- Greg Stephens
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn the difference between a factual and expert witness and the rules that apply to both
- Understand the facts you may be asked to present in divorce cases, bankruptcy cases, foreclosure cases, and Ad Valorem assessment appeals and estate appraisals
- Get comfortable with how deposition and courtroom proceedings work
- Greg Stephens
Live Webinar: Appraising Small Apartment Properties
Live Webinar: Appraising Small Apartment Properties
- Robert Frazier
- Robert Frazier
Live Webinar: The Appraiser's Guide to HUD Handbook 4000.1
Live Webinar: The Appraiser's Guide to HUD Handbook 4000.1
- Robert Frazier
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
Go in-depth into the requirements of Handbook 4000.1
Learn about revisions to FHA requirements and protocols
Stay up-to-date with FHA requirements
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Robert Frazier
Live Webinar: The Fundamentals of Appraising Luxury Homes
Live Webinar: The Fundamentals of Appraising Luxury Homes
- Rob McClelland
This course examines the complexities of the luxury home market, techniques for interacting with real estate agents, obtaining and verifying non-MLS sales, identifying and supporting adjustments, and valuing overimprovements.
Examples and illustrations are included to enhance the learning experience.
Course Highlights:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Recognize the market and marketing distinctions of luxury homes.
• Recognize the importance of adequately explaining and supporting the rationale of comp selection and the weighted analysis of the comparable properties.
• Employ different accepted techniques to support adjustments and recognize when an adjustment seems unreasonable.
• Identify when a luxury home is overimproved.
- Rob McClelland
Live Webinar: Responding to a Reconsideration of Value (ROV)
Live Webinar: Responding to a Reconsideration of Value (ROV)
- Joshua Walitt
Special emphasis will be given on responding impartially, objectively, and without bias to the ROV, since there are proven methods for handling these requests while adhering to USPAP and applicable regulatory requirements, and maintaining a professional relationship with the client.
The course starts with a brief discussion of how ROVs play a valuable role in the appraisal and mortgage lending process, and proceeds to numerous case studies to demonstrate effective research, analysis and reporting strategies.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Prepare a professional response to an ROV
• Identify rules and regulations pertaining to ROVs
• Recognize USPAP obligations during the ROV process
• Develop strategies to minimize the occurrence of ROVs
- Joshua Walitt
Live Webinar: Residential Property Inspections: An Appraiser’s Perspective
Live Webinar: Residential Property Inspections: An Appraiser’s Perspective
- Steve Maher
- Steve Maher
Live Webinar: REO Appraisal: Guidelines and Best Practices
Live Webinar: REO Appraisal: Guidelines and Best Practices
- Diana Jacob
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the development of the traditional approaches for residential appraisals, with emphasis on the challenges associated with REO and foreclosure properties
- Examine an appropriate scope of work for an REO appraisal
- Gain insights on the concepts of cost to repair and cost to cure, along with data sources to support cost estimates
- Diana Jacob
Live Webinar: Market Disturbances-Market Analysis in Atypical Markets and Cycles
Live Webinar: Market Disturbances-Market Analysis in Atypical Markets and Cycles
- Alan Hummel
Special emphasis will be given in researching and analyzing markets in atypical scenarios and cycles such as areas impacted by environmental disturbances such as hurricanes and fires and economic turbulences such as real estate bubbles and busts.
The course begins with a brief discussion as to why a market analysis is an integral part to the appraisal process and is followed by numerous case studies showing research, analysis and reporting strategies.
- Alan Hummel
Live Webinar: Measuring 1-4 Unit Residential Properties-with ANSI Z765 Standard
Live Webinar: Measuring 1-4 Unit Residential Properties-with ANSI Z765 Standard
- Julie Molendorp
During this 4-hour Continuing Education course, participants will be able to:
- Summarize why appraisers inspect and measure properties?
- Identify the benchmarks for an acceptable scope of work Identify
- Describe basic best practices for measuring residences?
- Recognize the importance of rounding
- Summarize measurement techniques for odd-shaped dwellings and areas?
- Identify the scope and purpose of ANSI Z765
- Define terms used in ANSI Z765
- Identify areas that are not included in square footage under ANSI Z765??
- Describe how to measure and calculate square footage under ANSI Z765?
- Explain how to address stairs and sloped ceiling areas when calculating square footage?
- Identify required declarations and statements under ANSI Z765?
- Identify and calculate gross building area (GBA) for two- to four-unit properties
- Julie Molendorp
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course April 13-14, 2023. Thu/Fri-3.5 Hrs
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course April 13-14, 2023. Thu/Fri-3.5 Hrs
- Chuck Fisher
In addition to the student manual, each student must have a copy of the current USPAP publication and the 2022 USPAP Reference Manual to use in the course. The USPAP publication includes USPAP, Advisory Opinions, Frequently Asked Questions, and an index.
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Chuck Fisher
Live Webinar: Learning From the Mistakes of Others: Appraisal Disciplinary Case Studies
Live Webinar: Learning From the Mistakes of Others: Appraisal Disciplinary Case Studies
- Charles Huntoon
- Charles Huntoon
Live Webinar: Valuation of Residential Solar
Live Webinar: Valuation of Residential Solar
- Charles Huntoon
- Charles Huntoon
Live Webinar: Supporting Adjustments: The Journey from Analysis to Adjusting
Live Webinar: Supporting Adjustments: The Journey from Analysis to Adjusting
- Rob McClelland
In this course, you will be reviewing and learning a broad range of material which includes logical and systematic processes and analyses that lead to supportable adjustments in the grid, as well as appropriate methodologies and techniques such as qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques that are found in appraisal and economic theory. Best practices for data collection and verification will be covered, and then how to put it all together in the final report.
The material promises to guide even the most experienced appraiser in helping to overcome some of the more common challenges they face in their assignments.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Employ analytical tools for better market analysis and highest and best use.
- Apply an analysis and process for developing an opinion of trends.
- Review and apply an analysis of paired data sets.
- Explain and apply grouped data analysis.
- Rob McClelland
Live Webinar: Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals: A Practical Approach
Live Webinar: Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals: A Practical Approach
- Rob McClelland
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
? Recognize the potential future use and limitations of hybrid and bifurcated appraisals.
? Summarize how the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice relates to hybrid, bifurcated, and desktop appraisal assignments
? Evaluate the reliability of a data source by using various sources and processes.
? Explain the appraiser’s responsibilities for relying on work done by appraisers or others.
- Rob McClelland
Live Webinar: Fundamentals of Expert Witness Testimony
Live Webinar: Fundamentals of Expert Witness Testimony
- Charles Huntoon
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn the difference between a factual and expert witness and the rules that apply to both
- Understand the facts you may be asked to present in divorce cases, bankruptcy cases, foreclosure cases, and Ad Valorem assessment appeals and estate appraisals
- Get comfortable with how deposition and courtroom proceedings work
- Charles Huntoon
Live Webinar: Responding to a Reconsideration of Value (ROV)
Live Webinar: Responding to a Reconsideration of Value (ROV)
- Alan Hummel
Special emphasis will be given on responding impartially, objectively, and without bias to the ROV, since there are proven methods for handling these requests while adhering to USPAP and applicable regulatory requirements, and maintaining a professional relationship with the client.
The course starts with a brief discussion of how ROVs play a valuable role in the appraisal and mortgage lending process, and proceeds to numerous case studies to demonstrate effective research, analysis and reporting strategies.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Prepare a professional response to an ROV
• Identify rules and regulations pertaining to ROVs
• Recognize USPAP obligations during the ROV process
• Develop strategies to minimize the occurrence of ROVs
- Alan Hummel
Live Webinar: Mortgage Lending Appraisal Requirements: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Live Webinar: Mortgage Lending Appraisal Requirements: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
- Diana Jacob
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain the main appraisal considerations required for a lender to determine if an appraisal report is acceptable.
• Select the proper standardized appraisal form and know the basic UAD protocols for the property type and appraisal assignment.
• Summarize the more common Fannie and Freddie appraisal requirements and apply in real-life appraisal situations.
• Write an appraisal report that contains the expected commentary and support to meet Fannie or Freddie’s minimum appraisal requirements
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Diana Jacob
Live Webinar: Land and Site Valuation
Live Webinar: Land and Site Valuation
- Pamela Teel
We will discuss the factors that impact the values of land and sites, and examples will be provided. There will be discussion and case study examples of highest and best use.
The sales comparison approach method of land and site valuation will be demonstrated, with an emphasis on extracting and supporting adjustments. We will give examples and complete case studies which demonstrate land and site valuation using units of comparison.
In addition, five other methods of site valuation will be covered:
- Extraction
- Allocation
- Subdivision Development
- Land Residual
- Ground Rent Capitalization
- Pamela Teel
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Appraisal Practice with Estate Appraisals
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Appraisal Practice with Estate Appraisals
- Bob Abelson
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- State and define the basic and the most common legal terms associated with estates and estate appraisals.
- Identify the necessary USPAP requirements, elements and assignment conditions when completing estate appraisals.
- Determine the appropriate forms and formats necessary to produce a credible report.
- Discover alternative ways to market estate appraisal services to distinct clients.
- Gain clarity and the necessary knowledge to seek out and perform estate appraisals.
- Bob Abelson
Live Webinar: Supporting Adjustments: The Journey from Analysis to Adjusting
Live Webinar: Supporting Adjustments: The Journey from Analysis to Adjusting
- Robert Frazier
In this course, you will be reviewing and learning a broad range of material which includes logical and systematic processes and analyses that lead to supportable adjustments in the grid, as well as appropriate methodologies and techniques such as qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques that are found in appraisal and economic theory. Best practices for data collection and verification will be covered, and then how to put it all together in the final report.
The material promises to guide even the most experienced appraiser in helping to overcome some of the more common challenges they face in their assignments.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Employ analytical tools for better market analysis and highest and best use.
- Apply an analysis and process for developing an opinion of trends.
- Review and apply an analysis of paired data sets.
- Explain and apply grouped data analysis.
- Robert Frazier
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course
- Diana Jacob
In addition to the student manual, each student must have a copy of the current USPAP publication and the 2022 USPAP Reference Manual to use in the course. The USPAP publication includes USPAP, Advisory Opinions, Frequently Asked Questions, and an index.
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Diana Jacob
Live Webinar: Using Appraisal Report Templates Responsibly
Live Webinar: Using Appraisal Report Templates Responsibly
- Julie Molendorp
This course examines the use of templates, provides some best practices regarding template use, looks at some of the problems that may occur when appraisers do not use templates appropriately, and explains how appraisers can avoid these issues by carefully reading and periodically editing their templates.
- Julie Molendorp
Live Webinar: Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals: A Practical Approach
Live Webinar: Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals: A Practical Approach
- Joshua Walitt
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
? Recognize the potential future use and limitations of hybrid and bifurcated appraisals.
? Summarize how the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice relates to hybrid, bifurcated, and desktop appraisal assignments
? Evaluate the reliability of a data source by using various sources and processes.
? Explain the appraiser’s responsibilities for relying on work done by appraisers or others.
- Joshua Walitt
Live Webinar: Appraising Complex and Stigmatized Residential Properties
Live Webinar: Appraising Complex and Stigmatized Residential Properties
- Greg Stephens
- Greg Stephens
Live Webinar: New Construction Essentials: Luxury Homes
Live Webinar: New Construction Essentials: Luxury Homes
- Rob McClelland
Course Highlights
• Recognize the essential components and the different types of construction drawings.
• Recognize the most common and significant variables that impact construction costs.
• Explain how renovations and remodels of luxury homes may positively or negatively affect value.
- Rob McClelland
Live Webinar: Valuation of Residential Solar
Live Webinar: Valuation of Residential Solar
- Pamela Teel
- Pamela Teel
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Practice with Assessment Appeals
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Practice with Assessment Appeals
- Robert Frazier
This course has been designed to be applicable to practicing appraisers nationwide and does not address all of the specific local jurisdictional laws and regulations, which tend to vary greatly. There are two aspects of an assessment appeal: matters of valuation or fact, such as the amount of an assessment, and matters of law, such as the interpretation of statutes. This course addresses matters of valuation of real property.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain why the appeal process is described as an assessment appeal and not a tax appeal.
• Explain the generalized assessment appeal process.
• Identify the most common methods of assessment appeal
• Illustrate how the JURISDICTIONAL EXCEPTION RULE may be used in real property assessment appeals.
- Robert Frazier
Live Webinar: Measuring 1-4 Unit Residential Properties-with ANSI Z765 Standard
Live Webinar: Measuring 1-4 Unit Residential Properties-with ANSI Z765 Standard
- Pamela Teel
During this 4-hour Continuing Education course, participants will be able to:
- Summarize why appraisers inspect and measure properties?
- Identify the benchmarks for an acceptable scope of work Identify
- Describe basic best practices for measuring residences?
- Recognize the importance of rounding
- Summarize measurement techniques for odd-shaped dwellings and areas?
- Identify the scope and purpose of ANSI Z765
- Define terms used in ANSI Z765
- Identify areas that are not included in square footage under ANSI Z765??
- Describe how to measure and calculate square footage under ANSI Z765?
- Explain how to address stairs and sloped ceiling areas when calculating square footage?
- Identify required declarations and statements under ANSI Z765?
- Identify and calculate gross building area (GBA) for two- to four-unit properties
- Pamela Teel
Live Webinar: Appraising Condominium Units
Live Webinar: Appraising Condominium Units
- Diana Jacob
This course will provide an overview of the Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report (Form 1073/465) and the pertinent items to consider in each section of the report. The material covered is relevant to appraisals completed for lending and non-lending purposes. Additionally, this course contains material pertinent to condominium projects and the customary condominium documents.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the key attributes of condominium ownership and recognize how it differs from PUD and cooperative ownership.
• Summarize the importance of condominium documents for valuing condominium properties.
• Identify the primary elements of comparison of residential condominium properties.
- Diana Jacob
Live Webinar: Focus on FHA Minimum Property Requirements
Live Webinar: Focus on FHA Minimum Property Requirements
- Robert Frazier
- Robert Frazier
Live Webinar: REO Appraisal: Guidelines and Best Practices
Live Webinar: REO Appraisal: Guidelines and Best Practices
- Alex Gilbert
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the development of the traditional approaches for residential appraisals, with emphasis on the challenges associated with REO and foreclosure properties
- Examine an appropriate scope of work for an REO appraisal
- Gain insights on the concepts of cost to repair and cost to cure, along with data sources to support cost estimates
- Alex Gilbert
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course April 24-25, 2023. Mon/Tues-3.5 Hrs
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course April 24-25, 2023. Mon/Tues-3.5 Hrs
- Chuck Fisher
In addition to the student manual, each student must have a copy of the current USPAP publication and the 2022 USPAP Reference Manual to use in the course. The USPAP publication includes USPAP, Advisory Opinions, Frequently Asked Questions, and an index.
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Chuck Fisher
Live Webinar: Market Disturbances-Market Analysis in Atypical Markets and Cycles
Live Webinar: Market Disturbances-Market Analysis in Atypical Markets and Cycles
- Julie Molendorp
Special emphasis will be given in researching and analyzing markets in atypical scenarios and cycles such as areas impacted by environmental disturbances such as hurricanes and fires and economic turbulences such as real estate bubbles and busts.
The course begins with a brief discussion as to why a market analysis is an integral part to the appraisal process and is followed by numerous case studies showing research, analysis and reporting strategies.
- Julie Molendorp
Live Webinar: Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals: A Practical Approach
Live Webinar: Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals: A Practical Approach
- Greg Stephens
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
? Recognize the potential future use and limitations of hybrid and bifurcated appraisals.
? Summarize how the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice relates to hybrid, bifurcated, and desktop appraisal assignments
? Evaluate the reliability of a data source by using various sources and processes.
? Explain the appraiser’s responsibilities for relying on work done by appraisers or others.
- Greg Stephens
Live Webinar: Learning From the Mistakes of Others: Appraisal Disciplinary Case Studies
Live Webinar: Learning From the Mistakes of Others: Appraisal Disciplinary Case Studies
- Charles Huntoon
- Charles Huntoon
Live Webinar: The Appraiser's Guide to HUD Handbook 4000.1
Live Webinar: The Appraiser's Guide to HUD Handbook 4000.1
- Greg Stephens
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
Go in-depth into the requirements of Handbook 4000.1
Learn about revisions to FHA requirements and protocols
Stay up-to-date with FHA requirements
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Greg Stephens
Live Webinar: The Fundamentals of Appraising Luxury Homes
Live Webinar: The Fundamentals of Appraising Luxury Homes
- Robert Frazier
This course examines the complexities of the luxury home market, techniques for interacting with real estate agents, obtaining and verifying non-MLS sales, identifying and supporting adjustments, and valuing overimprovements.
Examples and illustrations are included to enhance the learning experience.
Course Highlights:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Recognize the market and marketing distinctions of luxury homes.
• Recognize the importance of adequately explaining and supporting the rationale of comp selection and the weighted analysis of the comparable properties.
• Employ different accepted techniques to support adjustments and recognize when an adjustment seems unreasonable.
• Identify when a luxury home is overimproved.
- Robert Frazier
Live Webinar: Measuring 1-4 Unit Residential Properties-with ANSI Z765 Standard
Live Webinar: Measuring 1-4 Unit Residential Properties-with ANSI Z765 Standard
- Joshua Walitt
During this 4-hour Continuing Education course, participants will be able to:
- Summarize why appraisers inspect and measure properties?
- Identify the benchmarks for an acceptable scope of work Identify
- Describe basic best practices for measuring residences?
- Recognize the importance of rounding
- Summarize measurement techniques for odd-shaped dwellings and areas?
- Identify the scope and purpose of ANSI Z765
- Define terms used in ANSI Z765
- Identify areas that are not included in square footage under ANSI Z765??
- Describe how to measure and calculate square footage under ANSI Z765?
- Explain how to address stairs and sloped ceiling areas when calculating square footage?
- Identify required declarations and statements under ANSI Z765?
- Identify and calculate gross building area (GBA) for two- to four-unit properties
- Joshua Walitt
Live Webinar: Residential Property Inspections: An Appraiser’s Perspective
Live Webinar: Residential Property Inspections: An Appraiser’s Perspective
- Steve Maher
- Steve Maher
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course April 27-28, 2023. Thu/Fri-3.5 Hrs
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course April 27-28, 2023. Thu/Fri-3.5 Hrs
- Sam Martin
In addition to the student manual, each student must have a copy of the current USPAP publication and the 2022 USPAP Reference Manual to use in the course. The USPAP publication includes USPAP, Advisory Opinions, Frequently Asked Questions, and an index.
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Sam Martin
Live Webinar: Focus on FHA Minimum Property Requirements
Live Webinar: Focus on FHA Minimum Property Requirements
- Diana Jacob
- Diana Jacob
Live Webinar: Responding to a Reconsideration of Value (ROV)
Live Webinar: Responding to a Reconsideration of Value (ROV)
- Pamela Teel
Special emphasis will be given on responding impartially, objectively, and without bias to the ROV, since there are proven methods for handling these requests while adhering to USPAP and applicable regulatory requirements, and maintaining a professional relationship with the client.
The course starts with a brief discussion of how ROVs play a valuable role in the appraisal and mortgage lending process, and proceeds to numerous case studies to demonstrate effective research, analysis and reporting strategies.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Prepare a professional response to an ROV
• Identify rules and regulations pertaining to ROVs
• Recognize USPAP obligations during the ROV process
• Develop strategies to minimize the occurrence of ROVs
- Pamela Teel
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Appraisal Practice with Estate Appraisals
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Appraisal Practice with Estate Appraisals
- Rob McClelland
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- State and define the basic and the most common legal terms associated with estates and estate appraisals.
- Identify the necessary USPAP requirements, elements and assignment conditions when completing estate appraisals.
- Determine the appropriate forms and formats necessary to produce a credible report.
- Discover alternative ways to market estate appraisal services to distinct clients.
- Gain clarity and the necessary knowledge to seek out and perform estate appraisals.
- Rob McClelland
Live Webinar: Valuation of Residential Solar
Live Webinar: Valuation of Residential Solar
- Rob McClelland
- Rob McClelland
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course May 1-2, 2023. Mon/Tue -3.5 Hrs
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course May 1-2, 2023. Mon/Tue -3.5 Hrs
- Joshua Walitt
In addition to the student manual, each student must have a copy of the current USPAP publication and the 2022 USPAP Reference Manual to use in the course. The USPAP publication includes USPAP, Advisory Opinions, Frequently Asked Questions, and an index.
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Joshua Walitt
Live Webinar: Mortgage Lending Appraisal Requirements: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Live Webinar: Mortgage Lending Appraisal Requirements: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
- Julie Molendorp
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain the main appraisal considerations required for a lender to determine if an appraisal report is acceptable.
• Select the proper standardized appraisal form and know the basic UAD protocols for the property type and appraisal assignment.
• Summarize the more common Fannie and Freddie appraisal requirements and apply in real-life appraisal situations.
• Write an appraisal report that contains the expected commentary and support to meet Fannie or Freddie’s minimum appraisal requirements
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Julie Molendorp
Live Webinar: Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals: A Practical Approach
Live Webinar: Bifurcated and Hybrid Appraisals: A Practical Approach
- Rob McClelland
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
? Recognize the potential future use and limitations of hybrid and bifurcated appraisals.
? Summarize how the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice relates to hybrid, bifurcated, and desktop appraisal assignments
? Evaluate the reliability of a data source by using various sources and processes.
? Explain the appraiser’s responsibilities for relying on work done by appraisers or others.
- Rob McClelland
Live Webinar: Appraising Complex and Stigmatized Residential Properties
Live Webinar: Appraising Complex and Stigmatized Residential Properties
- Pamela Teel
- Pamela Teel
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Practice with Assessment Appeals
Live Webinar: Diversify Your Practice with Assessment Appeals
- Greg Stephens
This course has been designed to be applicable to practicing appraisers nationwide and does not address all of the specific local jurisdictional laws and regulations, which tend to vary greatly. There are two aspects of an assessment appeal: matters of valuation or fact, such as the amount of an assessment, and matters of law, such as the interpretation of statutes. This course addresses matters of valuation of real property.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain why the appeal process is described as an assessment appeal and not a tax appeal.
• Explain the generalized assessment appeal process.
• Identify the most common methods of assessment appeal
• Illustrate how the JURISDICTIONAL EXCEPTION RULE may be used in real property assessment appeals.
- Greg Stephens
Live Webinar: Using Appraisal Report Templates Responsibly
Live Webinar: Using Appraisal Report Templates Responsibly
- Rob McClelland
This course examines the use of templates, provides some best practices regarding template use, looks at some of the problems that may occur when appraisers do not use templates appropriately, and explains how appraisers can avoid these issues by carefully reading and periodically editing their templates.
- Rob McClelland
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course
Live Webinar: 2022-2023 7-hr National USPAP Update Course
- Steve Maher
In addition to the student manual, each student must have a copy of the current USPAP publication and the 2022 USPAP Reference Manual to use in the course. The USPAP publication includes USPAP, Advisory Opinions, Frequently Asked Questions, and an index.
The scheduled class time includes a 1-hour lunch break
- Steve Maher