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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       Residential Report Writing and Case Studies FULL   Date: April 8 - 9, 2013   Location: Indianapolis, IN     Course     Category   Other [Oth]   Attendance Hours   14.0   Exam Hours   1.0   Current Price   $ 350.00 AI * $ 375.00 Full * * includes late fee Late Fee   $ 50.00     Instructor     Dana R. Thornberry, MAI, SRA            Location     Name   Indianapolis, IN   Address   9247 North Meridian Street       Classroom I (first floor - north end)   City   Indianapolis   State   IN   Zip   46260     Click Here to check state approvals          Sponsor / Contact     Chapter   Hoosier State Website   www.aihsc.org   Contact Name   Shannon O'Keefe   Email   aihoosierstate@sbcglobal.net   Phone   (317) 815-1340       Description     This course engages appraisers in practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Course objectives are achieved through the discussion and application of residential valuation procedures, grammar rules and writing techniques, and specific writing assignments based on a residential case study. Participants will practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports. The techniques applied in this course are useful in real-life situations that complicate routine assignments. Downloads Table of Contents and Overview [PDF] Course Schedule [PDF]     Audience     Beginning appraisers, real estate professionals, users of appraisal services, accountants     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, Basic Appraisal Procedures, Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach, Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches,and National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Course, 15-Hour, 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 Appraisal Writing Handbook   •   The Appraisal of Real Estate, 13th ed.   •   Using Residential Appraisal Report Forms: URAR, Form 2055, and the Market Conditions Form, 2nd ed.   •   Appraising Residential Properties, 4th ed.       Disclaimer     Cancellation Policy Up To 15 days prior to program start date, refund in full. 10 - 14 days prior to program start date, $100.00 cancellation fee. Less than 10 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.   Transfer Policy Up To 15 days prior to program start date, $25.00 transfer fee. 10 - 14 days prior to program start date, $50.00 transfer fee. Less than 10 days prior to program start date, no transfer allowed.     Program materials will be picked up at the site.     Additional Information     CLASS LOCATION: 9247 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260. Classroom is on the first floor north end of building. ATTENDANCE: Please note registration runs from 8:00AM to 8:30AM with instruction starting PROMPTLY at 8:30AM. Following Appraiser Qualifications Board minimum criteria requirements, 100% ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL APPRAISAL INSTITUTE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Students should not be late or leave early. Those missing class times may not receive credit. HOTELS: To take advantage of special rates that the Hoosier State Chapter of the Appraisal Institute has negotiated, please mention you are with the Appraisal Institute when booking any of the following accommodations: Hyatt Place 9104 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 1-888-492-8847 317-843-0064 tracy.walkup@Hyatt.com ($102 King or Double Bed)Complimentary continental breakfast, internet, Hyatt's Stay Fit Gym, & swimming pool. HILTON HOMEWOOD SUITES 2501 East 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 1-800-225-5466 317-253-1919 ($107 Great Value!) Large 1 bedroom suites with a separate kitchen and living room, fully renovated in 2009. All stays include a complimentary full hot breakfast, dinner with cocktails M-TH, high speed internet, a workout facility & transportation to the classroom. To register online, cut and paste the following into your web browser: http://homewoodsuites.hilton.com/en/hw/reservations/index.jhtml?hotel=INDKCHW&corporateCode=560004829 MARRIOTT SPRINGHILL SUITES 11855 North Meridian Street Carmel, IN 46032 1-888-287-9400 ($99): all-suite hotel with newly renovated suites, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, complimentary health club membership in addition to onsite workout facility, indoor pool and whirlpool COMFORT INN & SUITES 9090 Wesleyan Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 1-800-414-6423 317-875-7676 ($59.95); room and deluxe continental breakfast