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Welcome. If you are a returning student or member of the Appraisal Institute, please log in. Back to Schedule  |  Select an Offering  |  View Cart  |  Forgot Password?  |  Create Login       Using Spreadsheet Programs in Real Estate Appraisals EMAIL   Date: November 20, 2009   Location: Atlanta, GA     Seminar     Category   General/Residential [G/R]   Attendance Hours   7.0   Current Price   $ 195.00 Member $ 225.00 Regular     Instructor     James D. Vernor, PhD, MAI            Location     Name   Classroom Resource Group   Address   One Glenlake Parkway       Suite 200   City   Atlanta   State   GA   Zip   30328   Phone   (678) 990-9030     Click Here to check state approvals          Sponsor / Contact     Chapter   Atlanta Area Website   www.aiatlanta.org   Contact Name   Suzanne Brockway   Email   sbrockway@aiatlanta.org   Phone   (770) 803-0024   Fax   (404) 745-0270       Description     The technological advances of the last ten years have caused a significant change in the real estate appraisal profession. For example, today nearly all databases are computerized; it is imperative that appraisers can easily retrieve, list, and analyze large quantities of data. Participants must bring their laptops to this hands-on seminar where they will use Microsoft Excel to develop a spreadsheet skill set that includes the use of thousands of the program’s applications. Additionally, residential appraisers are searching for diversified client bases. A more diversified client base requires diverse services and higher professionalism. The material presented in this seminar will help appraisers develop skills used to report statistical analysis and graphic illustrations to meet clients' needs. At the end of this seminar participants will be able to Recognize the many advantages of using spreadsheet programs Illustrate the many uses of spreadsheet programs Copy, cut, and paste data from one location to another Identify common applications in spreadsheet programs that apply to real estate appraisal Identify basic statistical tools that can be used in appraisal development Recognize the applications of spreadsheet programs in the sales comparison approach Illustrate the use of spreadsheets to support units of comparison analysis Demonstrate the use of spreadsheets in a cost approach summary Identify various editing tools available for use in spreadsheets Illustrate use of basic spreadsheet procedures to perform basic mathematical functions Estimate the depreciation rates in a market utilizing spreadsheet tools Prerequisites Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, cell formatting navigation, and file management in MICROSOFT® EXCEL     Equipment     All students are expected to have a laptop computer with MICROSOFT Excel loaded on it. Also, students must bring the CD included with the seminar materials. If you do not currently own MICROSOFT EXCEL, you can download a free copy for 60 days at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/default.aspx.     For Further Reading     •   Schedule       Disclaimer     Cancellation Policy Up To 15 days prior to program start date, $25.00 cancellation fee. 7 - 14 days prior to program start date, $50.00 cancellation fee. Less than 7 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.         Enrollment is on a first-come, first served basis. If the event is filled, a waiting list will be retained. The Atlanta Area Chapter Appraisal Institute is not responsible for students' non-refundable airline reservations or other travel expenses. The Chapter reserves the right to cancel, limit, or reschedule the program and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify the Atlanta Area Chapter office at least two weeks in advance and we will arrange for reasonable accommodation. Program materials will be picked up at the site.     Additional Information     SCHEDULE November 20, 2009, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Meals: Light breakfast, all day beverages & an afternoon snack served. Lunch is on your own. DIRECTIONS/HOTELS/MAPS Visit this web site: www.classroomresourcegroup.com EQUIPMENT REQUIRED All students are expected to have a laptop computer with MICROSOFT Excel 2007 loaded on it. Also, students must bring the CD included with the seminar materials. If you do not currently own MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007, you can download a free copy for 60 days at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/default.aspx. Plan to download your trail version and install it before arriving at the course site as may take several hours. PREREQUISITES Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, cell formatting navigation, and file management in MICROSOFT® EXCEL CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVAL Under Regulation Number 10 of the Appraisal Institute, full attendance at the seminar qualifies designated members for 7 hours Appraisal Institute continuing education credit. This seminar is also approved for 7 hours continuing education with the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board. If you need continuing education credit in a state (other than Georgia), go to this page on the national web site to verify CE approval: http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/statecert.asp ATTENDANCE POLICY 100% attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. This follows Appraiser Qualifications Board minimum criteria requirements. A “classroom hour” is defined as 50 minutes out of each 60 minute segment. A 10-minute break per hour is allowed and a student would still meet the 100% attendance requirement. Students should not be late or leave early; if they are late or leave early, they will not receive credit. The Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board (GREAB) requires 100% attendance for each 50-minute instruction hour. Partial credit is not awarded. ENROLLMENT CANCELLATION NOTICE All enrollment cancellations must be submitted in writing via fax 404-745-0270 or email sbrockway@aiatlanta.org. A confirmation of your cancellation will be e-mailed once it is processed by the Chapter office. See course details regarding cancellation and transfer fees. If your course materials are already shipped to you, a UPS call tag will be sent for the return of the materials. Once the materials are received, then, the appropriate refund on your credit card will be issued. •  Driving Directions, Area Information, Hotels

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