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The Appraiser as an Expert Witness: Preparation & Testimony

CALL   Date: February 7 - 8, 2013, Register Early & Save! Class is Thursday & Friday   Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
 
  Course    
Category  Other [Oth]  
Level  III  
Attendance Hours  15.0  
Exam Hours  1.0  
Current Price  $ 375.00 AI
$ 475.00 Full
 
  Instructor    
John R. Underwood, Jr., MAI, SRA  
    
 
  Location    
Name  Courtyard by Marriott, Cypress Creek  
Address  2440 West Cypress Creek Rd.  
City  Ft. Lauderdale  
State  FL  
Zip  33309  
Phone  954-772-7770  
 
Click Here to check state approvals
     
 
  Sponsor / Contact    
Chapter  South Florida
Website  www.southflorida-ai.org  
Contact Name  Debra McClave  
Email  sfchap@bellsouth.net  
Phone  (954) 229-0499  
 
  Description    
This two-day course introduces the basic concepts and strategies needed to engage in litigation valuation. It explores the scope of activities appraisers can expect in a legal action, including assessing the status of a case, developing a USPAP-compliant appraisal without preparing a written report, and understanding legal terminology and jargon. The course addresses how litigation assignments differ from lender assignments and how to market appraisal services to litigation clients. Participants work in small groups to practice effective deposition and direct testimony techniques and a mock trial with a residential case study gives them the opportunity to experience a realistic courtroom environment in which to polish their skills.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the general process of a lawsuit involving real property valuation
  • Understand the mechanics and strategies of a deposition and direct testimony
  • Understand the requirements to successfully communicate and defend an opinion of value in a courtroom setting
Recommended Text

Real Estate Valuation in Litigation, 2nd ed.

Applications in Litigation Valuation: A Pragmatist’s Guide


 

Note. This course is in the Litigation Professional Development Program. For more information, click here.



Downloads
  • Table of Contents and Overview [PDF]
  • Course Schedule [PDF]
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      Audience    
    Experienced residential and general appraisers interested in exploring litigation valuation as a specialty, real estate professionals, users of appraisal services, attorneys
     
      Equipment    
    • HP12C calculator
  • 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.
     
      Prerequisites    
    Successful completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures or equivalent courses is required.

    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.
     
      For Further Reading    
    •  The Appraiser as an Expert Witness: Preparation & Testimony  
    •  Real Estate Valuation in Litigation, 2nd ed.  
     
      Disclaimer    
    Cancellation Policy
    • Up To 15 days prior to program start date, $50.00 cancellation fee.
    • 7 - 14 days prior to program start date, $100.00 cancellation fee.
    • Less than 7 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.
    		        
    Cancellations/Refunds: Requests for cancellations must be received in writing at the chapter office. Confirmed students should not assume that cancellation has been granted until a confirmation has been received. Direct your email requests to: sfchap@bellsouth.net. There are NO transfers; you must cancel out of the offering.

    The South Florida Chapter of the 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.

    Required Equipment: Some classes require you to bring a laptop and or other equipment. Be sure to read the class description to determine if any equipment is required. You are responsible for bringing your equipment, none will be provided. Please safeguard your equipment and personal belongings at all times. The Appraisal Institute, the South Florida Chapter, the Instructor or the facility will not be responsible for the loss of your personal belongings.

    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 South Florida Chapter at 954-229-0499 to inform them.

    Course Attendance: One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. This follows Appraiser Qualification Board minimum criteria requirements.

    State Certification: Students should contact their specific state to determine current education approval and requirements. Please follow the link above under locations to verify certification in your state.

    Continuing Education Credit:
    Appraisal Institute: 16-Hours (including 1-Hour Exam)
    Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Credit: 15-Hours, 0007081

    ADA Policy: If you have a disability and may require special accommodation, please notify us in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance and we will arrange for reasonable accommodation.


    Program materials can be downloaded by the student or can be picked up at the site.
     
      Additional Information    
    Course Schedule:
    Registration/Class, Thursday, February 7, 2013: 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Class, Friday, February 8, 2013: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Exam: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Required Equipment:
    HP 12C Calculator

    Recommended Text:
    Real Estate Valuation in Litigation, 2nd ed.
    Applications in Litigation Valuation: A Pragmatist’s Guide

    Hotel Accommodations:
    Courtyard by Marriott, please call in-house reservations @ 954-772-7770. Rate is $89 per night. Mention the Appraisal Institute when reserving a room. Register early! Thirty (30) days prior to arrival date.

    Directions:
    Fort Lauderdale Airport (12 miles north): Exit the Airport following direction signs to I-95 North. Proceed North on I-95 to Cypress Creek Road WEST, Exit 33B. Proceed west off of the Exit 1.9 miles. The hotel is located on the left hand side of the road. Estimated taxi fare: $42.00 (one way).

    Miami International Airport (37 miles north): Merge onto Airport Expressway/FL-112 E toward I-95 N/ BEACHES (Portions toll). 4.4 miles and take the I-95 South exit toward DOWNTOWN. 0.2 miles. Merge onto I-95 N via the exit on the LEFT toward FT. LAUDERDALE/ORLANDO approximately 29.1 miles. Exit on Cypress Creek Road WEST, Exit 33B. Proceed west off of the exit 1.9 miles. The hotel is located on the left hand side of the road. Estimated taxi fare: $70.00 (one way).

    Temperatures in the classrooms vary. Please dress accordingly.

    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 South Florida Chapter at 954-229-0499.

    No additional course materials or textbooks will be available at the class.


    •  Courtyard by Marriott