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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     Date: February 25, 2010   Location: Orlando, FL     Seminar     Category   General/Residential [G/R]   Level   Basic   Attendance Hours   7.0   Current Price   $ 195.00 Member $ 225.00 Regular     Instructor     Mark V. Smeltzer, SRA            Location     Name   Marriott Orlando World Center Resort   Address   8701 World Center Drive   City   Orlando   State   FL   Zip   32821     Click Here to check state approvals          Sponsor / Contact     Chapter   East Florida Website   www.eflai.org   Contact Name   lauren Dowling   Email   lauren@eflai.org   Phone   (407) 888-9480   Fax   (813) 654-9814       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, 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). In order that we may comply with ADA, we need advance notice of any special needs you may have. Please provide written details of any special needs you may have under ADA on a separate page and send it in at least two weeks in advance in order that reasonable accommodations may be arranged. We reserve the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule the course and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations. Attendance: The Appraisal Institute enforces attendance requirements mandated by state licensing and certification regulatory agencies. The Appraisal Institute issues certificates for state certification or state continuing education credit that verify successful completion and attendance of 100% with your course grade notification letter; 100% attendance is required at seminars to receive continuing education credit. IF YOUR SEMINAR MATERIALS WERE SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BRING IT WITH YOU TO CLASS EACH DAY. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THE CLASS. 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     Thursday, February 25, 2010 Registration & Continental Breakfast, 8:00AM Seminar 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM LOCATION: Marriott Orlando World Center Resort 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL Parking will be validated! HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS: 1-800-228-9290, Mention Appraisal Institute for a room rate of $150. This rate is available until January 29, 2010. This is a desination resort. Please see the website below for what this resort has to offer. •  www.marriottworldcenter.com

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