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General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies

    Date: August 20 - 23, 2013   Location: Burbank, CA
 
  Course    
Category  General [Gen]  
Attendance Hours  28.0  
Exam Hours  2.0  
Current Price  $ 595.00 AI
$ 695.00 Full
Note
Please register early  		After Aug 05, 2013
$ 50.00 Late Fee
 
  Instructor    
Dan L. Swango, MAI, SRA  
    
 
  Location    
Name  Holiday Inn Media Center  
Address  150 E. Angeleno Ave.  
City  Burbank  
State  CA  
Zip  91502  
Phone  (818) 841-4770  
 
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  Sponsor / Contact    
Chapter  Southern California
Website  www.sccai.org  
Contact Name  Lianna Chaparyan / Linda Zimmer  
Email  lianna@sccai.org  
Phone  (818) 957-5111x20  
 
  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.

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  • Table of Contents and Overview [PDF]
  • Course Schedule [PDF]
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      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, $50.00 cancellation fee.
    • 2 - 14 days prior to program start date, $100.00 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, you will automatically be charged a $25.00 fee and you may keep the material. Once the fee is charged, your refund will be processed. Material returns are no longer accepted. Contact the offering sponsor for more information.
    • Cancel Offering, $25.00 material fee.
    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.

    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.

    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
    Some classes have required textbooks. Be sure to read the class description to find out if there are any required textbooks for this course. There will not be any textbooks for purchase at the class. You must buy them ahead of time. If you arrive for a class without the required textbook credit for the class cannot be given and there will be no refund.

    REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
    Some classes require you 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 own extension cord(s). None will be provided. Please safeguard your equipment and personal belongings at all times. The Appraisal Institute, the Southern California Chapter, the Instructor or the facility will not be responsible for any loss of your personal belongings.

    CLASS MATERIALS TO DOWNLOAD
    Some classes are now available with downloadable materials. If you opted to download class materials instead of having them shipped to you, you will be required to bring the materials with you on a laptop or as a hard copy. If you do not have the materials with you credit for the class cannot be given and there will be no refund. Copies will not be available to you in the class. You are responsible for bringing your own extension cord(s). None will be provided.

    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.

    COMPLETION CERTIFICATES
    For scannable exams, written notification of results will be sent to the examinee approximately 15 business days from the date of receipt of the exams at the national office.
    Certificates of completion for continuing education will be sent to the student in approximately 15 days from the date of the class. Express Grading is available. For more information contact the national office at (312)335-4207.

    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    
    CHECK IN AT 8:00 AM

    CLASS STARTS AT 8:30 AM

    NO BREAKFAST OR REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

    LUNCH: YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN

    PARKING: $5.00 A DAY, PAID IN CASH AT TIME OF CHECK-IN.

    TEMPERATURES IN CLASS ROOMS VARY. PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY.

    •  FACILITY INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS