Have you ever wondered why some houses have more buyer appeal than others? Or why some architects get it right and others don’t? If so, this seminar will prove enlightening as it was developed to answer just those questions and more!

In today’s residential real estate market of foreclosures and short sales, understanding the mindset of buyers and having the tools to appraise how design features impact a home's sale price increases the worth of your appraisal skills. The seminar discusses both the exterior appeal of an improvement and its balance with the site, as well as the floor plan, functionality, and aesthetics of interior design. You will learn how to assess residential design in terms of how it relates to different market segments and current market preferences. Because buyers are in the driver's seat today, you don't want to miss out on gaining the new skills this new seminar will provide!


At the end of this seminar you will be able to

• List the four major elements of good design.


• Classify major architectural styles and identify how they relate to current designs.


• Recognize how structural design and material changes in the building industry affected changes in architectural style over time.


• Appreciate the role of emotional appeal in residential design and appraising.


• Recognize how social and cultural issues influence design.


• Discover how activity relationships are reflected in good design.


• Identify the most common consumer trends in housing design.


• Contemplate what the home of the future may look like.