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Welcome. If you are a returning student or previously created an AI website account, please log in. Back to Schedule  |  Select an Offering  |  Forgot Password?  |  Create Login       General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies EMAIL   Date: April 22 - 25, 2013   Location: Kansas City, MO     Course     Category   General [Gen]   Attendance Hours   28.0   Exam Hours   2.0   Current Price   $ 650.00 AI * $ 700.00 Full * * includes late fee Late Fee   $ 50.00     Instructor     Dana R. Thornberry, MAI, SRA            Location     Name   Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City   Address   600 E. 103rd Street   City   Kansas City   State   MO   Zip   64131     Click Here to check state approvals          Sponsor / Contact     Chapter   Kansas City Website   www.Appraisalinstitutekc.org   Contact Name   Rosanne Saitta   Email   rosannes@sbcglobal.net   Phone   (816) 358-2089       Description     General Appraiser Report Writing & Case Studies provides instruction in effectively communicating a sound analysis of selected parts of a valuation. The course addresses USPAP requirements and the three types of writing most often used in appraisal reports: descriptive, numerical, and analytical. Lectures on writing principles, discussions of various sections of the appraisal report, and in-class writing exercises and presentations provide guidance and practice in effective communication of a valuation analysis. Specific assignments include writing a thesis statement, summarizing data, creating effective tables, writing a conclusion, communicating highest and best use, communicating an analysis, writing a letter of transmittal, and writing a reconciliation and opinion of value. During this four-day course, participants will use data provided in case studies as the basis for writing assignments that will help them recognize and produce effective reports. A two-hour multiple-choice examination that focuses on components of good writing concludes the course. Note. This course can also be used for MAI education requirements. Click here for details. Downloads Table of Contents and Overview [PDF] Course Schedule [PDF]     Audience     Those seeking general Appraiser Certification and appraisers who want to improve their writing skills     Equipment     Laptops REQUIRED HP12C calculator HP12C calculator user's manual 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     Required: Basic Appraisal Principles Basic Appraisal Procedures National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Course, 15-Hour General Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 1 General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 2 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 Appraisal of Real Estate, 13th ed.   •   The Appraisal Writing Handbook       Disclaimer     Cancellation Policy Up To 15 days prior to program start date, refund in full. 2 - 14 days prior to program start date, $50.00 cancellation fee. Less than 2 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.   Transfer Policy Up To 15 days prior to program start date, no transfer fee. 2 - 14 days prior to program start date, $25.00 transfer fee. Less than 2 days prior to program start date, no transfer allowed.     Program materials will be picked up at the site.