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General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies | Program Details

General Appraiser Report Writing & Case Studies provides instruction in effectively communicating a sound analysis of selected parts of a valuation. The course addresses USPAP requirements and the three types of writing most often used in appraisal reports: descriptive, numerical, and analytical. Lectures on writing principles, discussions of various sections of the appraisal report, and in-class writing exercises and presentations provide guidance and practice in effective communication of a valuation analysis. Specific assignments include writing a thesis statement, summarizing data, creating effective tables, writing a conclusion, communicating highest and best use, communicating an analysis, writing a letter of transmittal, and writing a reconciliation and opinion of value. During this four-day course, participants will use data provided in case studies as the basis for writing assignments that will help them recognize and produce effective reports. A two-hour multiple-choice examination that focuses on components of good writing concludes the course.

Note. This course can also be used for MAI education requirements. Click here for details.

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

Recommended Text
The Appraisal Writing Handbook
The Appraisal of Real Estate, 13th ed.

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Tuition
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Required

  • Laptops 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.

    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
  • General Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use
  • General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach
  • General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach
  • General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 1
  • General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 2

    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 and appraisers who want to improve their writing skills

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    Class Schedule & Locations

    06/05/2013 - 06/08/2013
    Location: Orange, CT
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    Sponsor: Connecticut
    Contact: Jackie Beauchaine, (860) 482-9992
    Instructor: Blankenship PhD, Alan
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    06/12/2013 - 06/15/2013
    Location: San Diego, CA
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    Sponsor: San Diego
    Contact: Patti Kreutzer, Executive Director, (858) 292-7324
    Instructor: Magdziarz, Joseph C., MAI, SRA
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    06/18/2013 - 06/21/2013
    Location: Aurora, CO
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    Sponsor: Colorado
    Contact: Sherry Engleberg, (303) 691-0487
    Instructor: Blankenship PhD, Alan
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    07/16/2013 - 07/19/2013
    Location: Clive, IA
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    Sponsor: Iowa
    Contact: Wayne Hennessey, (515) 971-5285
    Instructor: Lacey, Cay, MAI
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    08/20/2013 - 08/23/2013
    Location: Burbank, CA
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    Sponsor: Southern California
    Contact: Lianna Chaparyan / Linda Zimmer, (818) 957-5111x20
    Instructor: Swango, Dan L., MAI, SRA
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    09/09/2013 - 09/12/2013
    Location: Springfield, MO
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    Sponsor: Ozark Mountain
    Contact: Susan Lamkin, (479) 366-1336
    Instructor: Swango, Dan L., MAI, SRA
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    09/16/2013 - 09/19/2013
    Location: Louisville, KY
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    Sponsor: Bluegrass
    Contact: Susan Katz, (502) 727-9181
    Instructor: Thornberry, Dana R., MAI, SRA
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    09/23/2013 - 09/26/2013
    Location: Ashburn, VA
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    Sponsor: Washington DC Metropolitan Area
    Contact: Peter Houstle, (301) 924-1020
    Instructor: DuBay, Richard C., SRPA, SRA
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    10/07/2013 - 10/10/2013
    Location: Atlanta, GA
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    Sponsor: Atlanta Area
    Contact: Suzanne Brockway, (770) 803-0024
    Instructor: Blankenship PhD, Alan
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    10/17/2013 - 10/20/2013
    Location: Dallas, TX
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    Sponsor: North Texas
    Contact: Ruth Kelton, (972) 233-2244
    Instructor: Lacey, Cay, MAI
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    11/04/2013 - 11/07/2013
    Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Metropolitan
    Contact: Mary Ann Hertzig, (412) 563-1900
    Instructor: Thornberry, Dana R., MAI, SRA & Pending, Instructor
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    11/05/2013 - 11/08/2013
    Location: Woburn, MA
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    Sponsor: Massachusetts and Rhode Island
    Contact: Lianne Andreucci, (781) 397-8922
    Instructor: Magdziarz, Joseph C., MAI, SRA
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    11/11/2013 - 11/14/2013
    Location: East Brunswick, NJ
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    Sponsor: Metro New Jersey
    Contact: Debra Miller, (732) 560-0072
    Instructor: DuBay, Richard C., SRPA, SRA
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    12/02/2013 - 12/05/2013
    Location: St. Paul, MN
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    Sponsor: North Star
    Contact: Maribelle Cushman, (651) 633-0676
    Instructor: DuBay, Richard C., SRPA, SRA
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    12/03/2013 - 12/06/2013
    Location: Indianapolis, IN
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    Sponsor: Hoosier State
    Contact: Shannon O'Keefe, (317) 815-1340
    Instructor: Blankenship PhD, Alan
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