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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       NORTHWESTERN BRANCH MEETING - One Good Graph is Worth 1,000 Adjustment Grids     Date: February 18, 2010   Location: Santa Monica, CA     Local Area Topics     Category   Electives [E]   Attendance Hours   2.0   Current Price   $ 20.00          Location     Name   Spitfire Grill   Address   3300 Airport Avenue   City   Santa Monica   State   CA   Zip   90405   Phone   (310) 397-3455            Sponsor / Contact     Chapter   Southern California Website   www.sccai.org   Contact Name   Lianna Chaparyan   Email   lianna@sccai.org   Phone   (818) 957-5111x20   Fax   (818) 957-0702       Description     TOPIC: Good graphs enhance the professional appearance of a report or an exhibit for court. A good graph conveys information at an intuitive level in recognizable patterns, much like the hands of an analog watch tell the time at a glance. A table or grid, on the other hand, is like a digital watch and must be studied or read in order to extract its information. Modern downloadable data bases and computer software make it quick and easy to prepare these graphs. This presentation looks at the types of graphs, the reasons for their use, the techniques for producing them from masses of data, and the statistical theory and practical considerations to be addressed in their preparation and interpretation. SPEAKER: Before beginning his 30+ year career in real estate consultation and appraisal, Rik Neustein had been a rocket scientist and engineer, working in such fields as cryogenics, the Space Program, medical electronics and computer software development. In 1972, he released one of the earliest software packages for real estate appraisers. His appraisal practice is primarily involved in the forensic arena, evaluating the value effects of situations such as contamination, title questions, encroachments, easements, geotechnical factors, leases and ground leases, landfills, eminent domain and inverse condemnation, fire, flood, view, habitat, use restrictions, etc.     Audience     ALL ARE WELCOME     Disclaimer     Cancellation Policy Up To 10 days prior to program start date, $5.00 cancellation fee. 2 - 9 days prior to program start date, $10.00 cancellation fee. Less than 2 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.       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. ENROLLMENT Enrollment is on a first-come, first served basis. If the event is filled, a waiting list will be retained. The Southern California Chapter reserves the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule this event if the minimum enrollment level is not reached, and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations. There are NO transfers; you must cancel out of the offering. PREREQUISITES Some classes have prerequisites. Be sure to read the course description to find out if there are any prerequisites for this course. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND EQUIPMENT Some classes have required textbooks and/or required equipment. Be sure to read the course description to find out if there are any required textbooks and/or required equipment for this course. There will not be any equipment or textbooks for purchase at the class. You must buy them ahead of time. ADA COMPLIANCE It is the policy of the Appraisal Institute to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are participating in Appraisal Institute educational programs. If you need accommodations to participate because of a disability, please notify us in writing at least two weeks in advance of the program and we will arrange for reasonable accommodation. Without two weeks’ notice, accommodation may not be available. ATTENDANCE The Appraisal Institute enforces attendance requirements mandated by state licensing and certification regulatory agencies. The Appraisal Institute issues certificates for state certification/licensing or state continuing education credit that verify successful completion and attendance of 100%, with your grade notification letter for courses, or at the conclusion of seminars. One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. This follows Appraiser Qualification Board minimum criteria requirements 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     Directions: From the Santa Monica Freeway, take the Bundy Drive South exit. Just south of the Santa Monica Airport, turn west onto Airport Avenue. The Spitfire Grill is on the south side of the street - a short distance from Centinela Avenue. Bundy turns into Centinela at National Blvd. We welcome YOUR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION in events such as this, which provide our members with information needed to enhance their practices. •  FACILITY INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS

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