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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 CALL   Date: March 4 - 7, 2013   Location: Chicago, IL     Course     Category   General [Gen]   Attendance Hours   28.0   Exam Hours   2.0   Current Price   $ 540.00 AI * $ 590.00 Full * * includes late fee Late Fee   $ 50.00     Instructor     Alan Blankenship, PhD            Location     Name   Chicago Chapter Education Center   Address   205 W. Wacker Drive       Suite 202   City   Chicago   State   IL   Zip   60606     Click Here to check state approvals          Sponsor / Contact     Chapter   Chicago Website   www.ccai.org   Contact Name   LA Anderson   Email   la@ccai.org   Phone   (312) 616-9406       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 $50.00 cancellation fee. Less than 2 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.   Transfer Policy $50.00 transfer fee. Less than 2 days prior to program start date, no transfer allowed.     The Chicago Chapter enforces the attendance requirements as mandated by the State of Illinois and the AQB. There is a 100% attendance policy, if you are late, you will not receive credit. If you are late the first day of the course, you may stay in class but you will not receive credit. Registration begins at 8:00 am for every course. Each course begins promptly at 8:30 am each day. Program Material Policy Beginning four weeks before the course start date, program materials will be shipped to the student. If you do not receive your materials within five business days of the start date, PLEASE NOTIFY the Chicago Chapter office immediately. All students must bring their materials with them to class; there will be NO EXTRA’s available. Cancellation & Transfer Policy: Please read carefully. The Chicago Chapter charges a $50 cancellation AND $50 transfer fee. If you cancel less than 48 hours before the start of the course or seminar you will receive NO REFUND. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to receive a refund. The Chicago Chapter reserves the right to cancel, limit or reschedule the programs and to change faculty assignments at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registrations before making any non-refundable airline reservations. If you cancel there is an additional $25 material charge from the national office. You do not return course materials any longer. Program materials will be picked up at the site.     Additional Information     Class Schedule: Registration: Monday, March 4, 2013 8:00a-8:30a Class March 4-7, 2013 begins at 8:30 each morning/ends at 4:30 HOTEL INFO: CHICAGO IS A VERY BUSY CITY. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS SOON!!!! We have a corporate rate at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, right across the street from the chapter office. Call Molly at 312.529.1117 and tell her you’re a student with the Chicago Chapter and she will make your reservation for you Please contact Jennifer Jennifer@ccai.org 312.616.9400 or LA LA@ccai.org if you have any questions or need assistance. CCAI office: 312.616.9400 FX: 312.616.9404