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Residential Design: The Makings of a Good House

    Date: June 30, 2010   Location: Tigard, OR
 
  Seminar    
Category  Residential [Res]  
Level  Intermediate  
Attendance Hours  7.0  
Current Price  $ 149.00 Member
$ 174.00 Regular
 
  Instructor    
Dawn M. Molitor-Gennrich, SRA  
    
 
  Location    
Name  Phoenix Inn & Suites  
Address  9575 SW Locust St.  
City  Tigard  
State  OR  
Zip  97223  
Phone  (503) 624-9000  
 
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  Sponsor / Contact    
Chapter  Greater Oregon
Website  www.oregonappraisers.org  
Contact Name  Vicki Champ  
Email  aioregon@oregonappraisers.org  
Phone  (503) 316-1979  
Fax  (503) 364-1456  
 
  Description    
Have you ever wondered why some houses have more buyer appeal than others? Or why some architects get it right and others don’t? If so, this seminar will prove enlightening as it was developed to answer just those questions and more!

In today’s residential real estate market of foreclosures and short sales, understanding the mindset of buyers and having the tools to appraise how design features impact a home's sale price increases the worth of your appraisal skills. The seminar discusses both the exterior appeal of an improvement and its balance with the site, as well as the floor plan, functionality, and aesthetics of interior design. You will learn how to assess residential design in terms of how it relates to different market segments and current market preferences. Because buyers are in the driver's seat today, you don't want to miss out on gaining the new skills this new seminar will provide!

At the end of this seminar you will be able to
  • List the four major elements of good design.

  • Classify major architectural styles and identify how they relate to current designs.

  • Recognize how structural design and material changes in the building industry affected changes in architectural style over time.

  • Appreciate the role of emotional appeal in residential design and appraising.

  • Recognize how social and cultural issues influence design.

  • Discover how activity relationships are reflected in good design.

  • Identify the most common consumer trends in housing design.

  • Contemplate what the home of the future may look like.
 
  Equipment    
A normal function calculator, pencil with eraser, and ruler are required.
 
  Disclaimer    
Cancellation Policy
  • Up To 15 days prior to program start date, refund in full.
  • 7 - 14 days prior to program start date, $50.00 cancellation fee.
  • Less than 7 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.
   Transfer Policy
  • Up To 15 days prior to program start date, no transfer fee.
  • 7 - 14 days prior to program start date, $25.00 transfer fee.
  • Less than 7 days prior to program start date, no transfer allowed.
   Program Material Policy

Beginning 4 weeks before the offering start date, program material will be shipped directly to the student. If this material has been shipped and you request a registration cancellation, a call tag will be issued for the return of this material. A registration refund will not be issued until the material has been returned. A few seminars allow for the purchase of program material. Contact the offering sponsor for more information.
  • Cancel Offering, $75.00 material fee (if keeping program material).
If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify the chapter office at least two weeks in advance and we will arrange for reasonable accommodation. We reserve the rights change instructors,cancel, limit, or reschedule the course and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time.

Program materials will be shipped directly to the student. If you do not receive your materials within 5 days before the offering start date, please call the sponsor to inform them.
 
  Additional Information    
The class is being held at The Phoenix Inn & Suites, 9575 SW Locust Street, Tigard, OR. For room reservations contact the hotel directly at 503.624.9000. Mention the Appraisal Institute to get a better guest room rate. Registration is 8:00-8:30am, Class hours are 8:30-4:30pm.Lunch will not be provided with this program. If you received your material by UPS, please be sure to bring it to class, we won't have any extra.
 

 
 
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