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Appraisal Institute Education

Scope of Work: Expanding Your Range of Services | Program Details

The scope of work decision is one of the most critical decisions you will make in the initial development of your report. This decision, resulting research and analysis, and proper communication of both client and intended user(s) can be keys to a beneficial relationship with clients and increased future success.

This seminar addresses the wide range of services you can offer your current and potential clients. It also clearly highlights the practical application of the scope of work decision in a variety of everyday appraisal assignments. Understanding scope of work will provide you with new appraisal and consulting opportunities, improve profitability and increase client satisfaction, all without breaking any rules! You will learn how to customize your work, gain flexibility, and provide your clients with services that further satisfy their needs.

After completing this seminar, you will be able to

  • Understand the evolution of scope of work in USPAP and the level of flexibility it provides in today’s appraisal assignments.

  • Recognize the responsibility to understand the clients’ intended use of the assignment results and how that affects the appropriate scope of work.

  • Demonstrate the ability to make the appropriate scope of work decision for a variety of assignments.

  • Write a clear, concise, and accurate scope of work statement for an assignment.

  • Understand the wide range of services you can provide to meet clients’ varied needs.

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    Type
    General/Residential

    Equipment Required
    An HP-19BII, HP-17BII, HP-12C, or equivalent calculator

    Tuition
    Please contact the sponsoring chapter for information on fees applicable to chapter programs.

    Classroom Hours
    7.0

    Level
    Intermediate

    For Further Reading
    None Specified.

    Registration Information
    None Specified.

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