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The Appraiser as an Expert Witness: Preparation & Testimony

EMAIL   Date: April 10 - 11, 2013   Location: Kansas City, MO

  Course

Category   Other [Oth]
Level   III
Attendance Hours   15.0
Exam Hours   1.0
Current Price   $ 400.00 AI *
$ 500.00 Full *
* includes late fee
Late Fee   $ 25.00

  Instructor

Gary P. Taylor, MAI, SRA



  Location

Name   Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City
Address   600 E. 103rd Street
City   Kansas City
State   MO
Zip   64131
Phone   (816) 942-8800

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  Sponsor / Contact

Chapter   Kansas City
Website   www.Appraisalinstitutekc.org
Contact Name   Rosanne Saitta
Email   rosannes@sbcglobal.net
Phone   (816) 358-2089

  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 should 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]

  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, 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 can be downloaded by the student or can be picked up at the site.