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General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach | Program Details

General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach is a practical, hands-on course that concerns two basic aspects of real estate appraisal: land/site valuation and the development of the cost approach. Extensive use of problems and case studies will give you practice in applying site valuation and cost approach methods. By successfully completing the course and exam, you will have met most states’ education requirements in the content area identified as general appraiser site valuation and cost approach.

Program Overview
Table of Contents and Overview [PDF]
Course Schedule [PDF]

Recommended Text
The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 5th ed.
The Appraisal of Real Estate, 13th ed.

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Tuition
Please contact the sponsoring chapter for information on fees applicable to chapter programs.

Required

    • HP12C calculator
  • HP12C calculator user's manual
  • You must be familiar with calculator operation when the course begins. Answers to problems in course material are shown using the HP12C. Do not come to class expecting to be taught how to use a financial calculator.
  • Free Review—Using a Financial Calculator; Symbols and Formulas, Capitalization Selection Tree, and Sample Problems; and Financial Calculator Practice Exercises
  • For additional help with the HP12C calculator, take our online seminar, Using Your HP12C Financial Calculator.
  • Laptops NOT REQUIRED

    Appraisal Institute Hours
    30 (including 2-hour exam)

    To receive credit, participants must attend 100% of the program.

    AI CE Credit for Designated Members and Candidates for Designation
    This program is approved for 1 hour of Appraisal Institute CE credit for every hour taken.

    Prerequisites
    Required:

  • Basic Appraisal Principles
  • Basic Appraisal Procedures
  • National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Course, 15-Hour

    Students must sign a waiver at the beginning of the course stating that they have the prerequisites. If they do not, they will not hold the Appraisal Institute responsible and will not expect to receive special attention during the course.

    Who Should Enroll
    Those seeking general Appraiser Certification

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    Class Schedule & Locations
    08/13/2013 - 08/16/2013
    Location: Houston, TX
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    Sponsor: Houston
    Contact: Lori Wilkins, (713) 668-1757
    Instructor: Moorman, Robert L., MAI
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    08/19/2013 - 08/22/2013
    Location: Chicago, IL
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    Sponsor: Chicago
    Contact: LA Anderson, (312) 616-9406
    Instructor: Spence, William D. Otto, MAI
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    09/30/2013 - 10/03/2013
    Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Metropolitan
    Contact: Mary Ann Hertzig, (412) 563-1900
    Instructor: Spence, William D. Otto, MAI & Pending, Instructor
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    10/07/2013 - 10/10/2013
    Location: Burbank, CA
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    Sponsor: Southern California
    Contact: Lianna Chaparyan, (818) 957-5111x20
    Instructor: Foltz, Kenneth G., MAI, SRA
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    10/07/2013 - 10/10/2013, Register Early & Save! Class is Monday - Thursday
    Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
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    Sponsor: South Florida
    Contact: Debra McClave, (954) 229-0499
    Instructor: Spence, William D. Otto, MAI
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    10/18/2013 - 10/26/2013, classes will be held on Fridays and Saturdays
    Location: Branchburg, NJ
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    Sponsor: Metro New Jersey
    Contact: Debra Miller, (732) 560-0072
    Instructor: Scribner, Ph.D., David, MAI, SRA & Josephs, Patrick A., MAI
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    11/04/2013 - 11/07/2013
    Location: Indianapolis, IN
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    Sponsor: Hoosier State
    Contact: Shannon O'Keefe, (317) 815-1340
    Instructor: Wagner, Stephen S., MAI, SRA & Scheidt, Don R., MAI, SRA
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    12/10/2013 - 12/13/2013
    Location: Aurora, CO
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    Sponsor: Colorado
    Contact: Sherry Engleberg, (303) 691-0487
    Instructor: McCloud, Harold S., MAI
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