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The Appraiser as an Expert Witness: Preparation & Testimony

    Date: August 8 - 9, 2013   Location: Rockford, IL
 
  Course    
Category  Other [Oth]  
Level  III  
Attendance Hours  15.0  
Exam Hours  1.0  
Current Price  $ 340.00 Chapter
$ 380.00 AI
$ 440.00 Full
Note
Please register early  		After Jul 29, 2013
$ 20.00 Late Fee
 
  Instructor    
Joseph C. Magdziarz, MAI, SRA  
    
 
  Location    
Name  Northern Illinois University Conference Center  
Address  8500 E. State Street  
City  Rockford  
State  IL  
Zip  61108  
Phone  (815) 332-7339  
 
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  Sponsor / Contact    
Chapter  Northern Illinois
Contact Name  James E. Coutts, SRA  
Address  311 Short Street  
City  Beloit  
State  WI  
Zip  53511  
Email  j.coutts@couttsapr.com  
Phone  (608) 362-5166  
 
  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.



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  • Table of Contents and Overview [PDF]
  • Course Schedule [PDF]
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      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.
    • 7 - 14 days prior to program start date, $50.00 cancellation fee.
    • Less than 7 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.
    		   Transfer Policy
    • Up To 15 days prior to program start date, no transfer fee.
    • 7 - 14 days prior to program start date, $25.00 transfer fee.
    • Less than 7 days prior to program start date, no transfer allowed.
    		   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.
    All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Confirmed students should not assume that cancellation has been granted until a confirmation has been received. Other Information If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify the AI national office at least two weeks in advance and we will arrange for reasonable accommodations. We reserve the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule the course and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations.

    Program materials can be downloaded by the student or can be shipped directly to the student. If you choose to have the material shipped and do not receive your materials within 5 days before the offering start date, please call the sponsor to inform them.
     
      Additional Information    
    Early registration ends 6/15/2013, save $20 during early registration. Late registration starts 7/29/2013, fees increase $20 after this date. This two day class is being offered at the Northern Illinois Center at Rockford. This is a state of the art facility that is well equipped and comfortable. Check-in will be from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In addition to the well stocked, snack buffet for morning and afternoon breaks, lunch is served at the facility. Snacks and lunch are included in the price of the course. The facility is easily accessible from I-90 and there is ample on-site FREE parking. Avoid big city traffic and high parking fees! Modern hotel accommodations are readily available within one mile along Business Route 20.

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