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Participants 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.
Course Materials and Hours Onsite check-in will begin at 8:00a.m. on Thursday, March 14. “Live” course instruction will run from 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. March 14-16 and 18-19. The 3-hour exam will be administered at 8:30a.m. on Wednesday, March 20. Participants will be sent their course materials / handbook in advance. Key Tasks, Deadlines & Dates February 13 - Official FIRST day of course -- the day the online session begins; 28 days BEFORE the actual classroom session begins February 20 - Last day to register for and submit the diagnostic test; 21 days BEFORE the classroom session begins February 27 - Last day to receive a “pass” confirmation on diagnostic test; 14 days BEFORE the classroom session begins February 27 - Last day to register for the course; 14 days BEFORE the classroom session begins March 6 - Last day to complete online session; 7 days BEFORE the classroom session begins Required Equipment LAPTOPS ARE REQUIRED. An HP-12C calculator and laptops (recommend external mouse) are required. Laptops should be loaded with Excel 2007 (participants can use other spreadsheet programs, but those programs won’t be supported in class; demonstrations will be done in Excel). Students are responsible for bringing their own extension cords / power strips. Bring paper/tablet and pen/pencil for taking notes. A No. 2 pencil is required for the exam. Optional Texts (Texts are not included in tuition fee) The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 5th ed (2010) AI Designated Members, Candidates for Designation & Affiliates - $81 Standard - $103 Add $5.25 for advanced shipment of text The Appraisal of Real Estate, 13th ed (2008) AI Designated Members, Candidates for Designation & Affiliates - $81 Standard - $103 Add $6 for advanced shipment of text Market Analysis for Real Estate: Concepts and Applications in Valuation of Highest and Best Use AI Designated Members, Candidates for Designation & Affiliates - $65 Standard - $81.25 Add $5.25 for advanced shipment of text Text prices include CA sales tax. All texts are sent via U.S. Mail or UPS. To order texts, please contact the Chapter Office at 925/932-7753 or pat@norcal-ai.org by February 28. Education Credit Hours Full (100%) attendance is required for education credit; partial credit not available. Appraisal Institute: Full attendance and successful completion of the course exam enable Designated and Candidate for Designation members to receive up to 40-hours of AI continuing education credit; 37-hours of continuing education for full (100%) attendance only (no exam). Partial credit is not available. Note: Those taking this course to meet designation or ACE requirements must have full attendance and successfully complete the course exam. OREA Basic/Qualifying: Advanced Concepts & Case Studies is approved for appraisal subject matter electives; 38 BE hours (#10754207). Full attendance and successful completion of the exam is required for elective BE credit. OREA Continuing: Advanced Concepts & Case Studies is approved for 35-hours (#10754C207) of OREA continuing education credit for licensed/certified appraisers seeking renewal credit. Full attendance (100%) is required. Successful completion of the exam is not required. Accommodations The following hotels are within 1-5 miles of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center: Diablo Mountain Inn - 925/937-5050 2079 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek Lafayette Park Hotel – 877/283-8787 3287 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette Embassy Suites at Pleasant Hill BART – 925/934-2500 1345 Treat Boulevard, Walnut Creek Guest rooms have not been blocked at any of the hotels above. For additional lodging options in the Lafayette/Walnut Creek area visit http://www.walnut-creek.com/ Directions, BART & Parking - For best results when using your GPS or www.mapquest.com, enter the complete/exact street address. - Ample complimentary onsite parking is available underground in the library's parking garage (enter garage off of Golden Gate Way). - Take Public Transportation! The Lafayette Library & Learning Center is conveniently located in downtown Lafayette and is within walking distance of the Lafayette BART station. Verification of Attendance Verification of attendance will be sent directly to you via email from our National Office in Chicago. Attendees should allow 15 working days for receipt of these results. Watch for an email from "exams@appraisalinstitute.org". The Chapter Office does not receive copies of your results. Those in need of Express Verification should complete the Express Grading Request Form (link provided below) with appropriate payment to the National Office prior to the conclusion of this offering.
Dress in Layers Meeting room temperatures are often difficult to control. Therefore, for your comfort, we recommend that you dress in layers. • View Complete Registration Brochure • Directions to the Lafayette Library & Learning Center • IMPORTANT FAQs and Links Relative to this Course • Request for Express Grading / Verification
