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    Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies/Part 1

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    July 7-10, 2026
    Date
    July 7-10, 2026
    Time
    11:00am - 2:30 pm (CST)
    Sponsor
    Appraisal Institute
    Location
    Appraisal Institute - Synchronous (Live Online)
    Instructor
    Mark V. Smeltzer, Sr., MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
    Class Time
    14 hours
    Exam Time
    1 Hour
    Full Price
    $500.00
    AI Price
    $400.00
    Enroll by July 9!
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    Course Description

    In Part 1 of a two-course program, you'll apply appraisal techniques to solve a complex residential case study appraisal assignment. Putting your knowledge of terminology, concepts, procedures, and methods to the test, you'll demonstrate competence in the areas of appraisal analysis learned in previous courses. By successfully completing the course and exam, you'll have met most states' education requirements in the content area identified as advanced residential applications and case studies. If you are seeking the Appraisal Institute SRA designation, this course and Advanced Residential Report Writing/Part 2 serves as an alternative to complete your Residential Demonstration of Knowledge requirement.

    PRECLASS VIDEO AND ASSIGNMENT!

    To ensure success in this course, it is important that you watch a short preclass video, which details the unique expectations not only for this course/package, but also the preclass assignment as well. What's in the video and why should I watch it?

    Important Notes:
    • If you wish to become a State Certified Residential Appraiser, Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies/Part 1 is approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board for 15 content hours in advanced residential applications and case studies. Advanced Residential Report Writing/Part 2 is approved for 30 hours in the appraisal subject matter elective category. Review the courses for which you have received credit to determine whether these courses are necessary for you to meet your education requirements.

    The 45-Hour Package is comprised of two courses:

    • Advanced Residential Applications & Case Studies/Part 1
    • Advanced Residential Report Writing/Part 2
    Following are the requirements to use the 45-Hour Package as an alternative to the Residential Demonstration Report:
    • You must register for a paired package of Part 1 and Part 2.
    • Part 1 and Part 2 of a paired package are generally scheduled 3 - 4 weeks apart.
    • It is not permissible to register or take Part 2 unless it is in the same pairing as Part 1
    • Course materials will be sent to you before class begins and will be accompanied by a memo explaining the preparations that you should make before coming to class. Be sure to register at least 2 weeks before the course starting date so that you can receive your materials in time to complete the required preparations. More details on the pre-class assignment can be found under View Details: Assignment.
    • For this course, case study solutions are not distributed at the end of class.
    Who Should Enroll
    Appraisers seeking residential real property appraiser certification with experience in and understanding of the fundamental concepts of appraising
    AI CE Points
    Attend:
    175
    Attend & Pass Exam:
    225
    State Approvals
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    AL QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 09/30/2026 CO2665
    AR CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 03/02/2026 03/03/2028 AI060
    AR QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 03/02/2026 03/03/2028 AI060
    AZ CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    AZ QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    CA CE 14 14 Synchronous 02/24/2026 02/23/2030 18CP754601304
    CA QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 02/24/2026 02/23/2030 18CP754601304
    CO CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 2666
    CO CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 2666
    CO QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 2666
    CT CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 AAL.001441
    CT QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 APR.000349
    DC CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 03/01/2026 02/28/2028
    DC QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 03/01/2026 02/28/2028
    DE CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    DE QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    FL CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 02/05/2026 02/05/2028 0010952
    FL QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 02/05/2026 02/04/2028 0010952
    GA CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 45574
    GA QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 45573
    HI CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 25-025
    HI QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 25-025
    IA CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 A518-1173
    IA CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 A518-1174
    IA QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 A518-1175
    IL CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 12/31/2026 575.001158
    IL QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 12/31/2026 573.000421
    IN CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    IN QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    KS CE 14 14 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 C119-10
    KS QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 Q119-09
    KY CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 06/30/2026
    KY QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 06/30/2026
    LA QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 A0409
    MA QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 03/24/2025 04/10/2027 00120197
    MD CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    MD QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    ME CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    ME QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    MI CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 05/29/2027 20-1212632
    MI QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 05/29/2027 20-1212546
    MO CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027
    MO QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027
    MS CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/15/2026 MAB #49019
    MS QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2026 04/15/2027 MAB #49019
    MT CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 REA-CEC-REC-18026
    NC QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026
    ND CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    ND QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 01/01/2022 04/10/2027 QE2601, 88587
    NE QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 1192462.02
    NH CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027
    NH QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027
    NJ CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 2024-3017
    NJ QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 2024-3017
    NM CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 4416
    NM QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 4416
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    NV QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/01/2025 03/31/2027 PL.0007894-A
    NY QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 09/30/2026 Q0209-R11
    OH CE 14 14 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 084601702A 25
    OH QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    OK CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 889
    OK QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 622
    PA CE 14 14 Synchronous 02/03/2026 04/10/2027
    PA QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 02/03/2026 04/10/2027
    PR CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    PR QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    RI CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/11/2027 REA.0002189-CE
    RI QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/11/2027 REA.0002189-CE
    SC CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 08/31/2026 AC . 778
    SC QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 08/31/2026 OE9778, AC . 778
    SD CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 SD90129Q
    SD QE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 SD90129Q
    TN CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 03/31/2026 975
    TN QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 03/31/2026 975
    TX CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 03144-ACE
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    UT CE 14 14 Synchronous 10/01/2024 09/30/2026 AC240905
    UT QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 12/03/2025 12/31/2027 AQ251201
    VA CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
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    WA CE 14 14 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 A25011746
    WA QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/10/2027 A25011746
    WI CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 88587
    WI QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 04/16/2024 04/10/2027 88587
    WV CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/23/2027
    WV QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 11/24/2025 04/23/2027
    WY CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 01/28/2026 04/10/2027 340
    WY QE 15 14 1 Synchronous 01/28/2026 04/10/2027 340
    Course Objectives
    • Identify and document pertinent information from the market for neighborhood/market analysis.
    • Identify a preliminary highest and best use and support the preliminary conclusions after cumulative analysis.
    • Support cost estimates through extraction; reconcile a cost per square foot; and determine physical deterioration by the age/life method and the breakdown method.
    • Derive and reconcile a GRM, market rent, and support for adjustments through the income capitalization approach.
    • Complete paired sales analysis for specific elements and provide support for adjustments.
    • Reconsider your preliminary highest and best use and provide additional support and rationale for the conclusions.
    • Reconcile a final opinion of value for the subject property.
    Course Details

    Program Overview:
    Table of Contents and Overview
    Course Schedule

    Assignments:

    Yes. Please CLICK HERE to download the REQUIRED files BEFORE the course begins for important tips and tools. 
     
    To ensure success in this course, it is important that you watch a short preclass video, which details the unique expectations not only for this course/package, but also the preclass assignment as well.
     

    Equipment:

    • A laptop computer is required with a flash drive and Microsoft Word and Excel OR form software with AI Reports® Form 100, Summary Appraisal Report • Residential, installed OR other word processing/spreadsheet program AND Adobe Acrobat Reader software for converting files to PDFs.
    • A financial calculator is required. The accepted model used in the program is the HP-12C. AI education programs that require a financial calculator are developed with HP-12C keystrokes; using this model is highly recommended.
    • You must be familiar with calculator operation when the program begins. Do not enroll expecting to be taught how to use a financial calculator.
    • Free Review: Using a Financial Calculator: Financial Calculator Practice Exercises.Formulas, Symbols, Math Review, and Sample Problems; and 
    • For additional help with the HP-12C calculator, take our online seminar Using Your HP-12C Financial Calculator.
    • HP-12C calculator User's Manual.


    Additional Information:

    Course Materials Include:
    • Course Handbook (241 pp.)
    • Case Study Booklet (52 pp.)
    • Reference Guide (56 pp.)
    • Downloads (1.62 KB)
    Please CLICK HERE to download the REQUIRED files BEFORE the course begins for important tips and tools.

    To ensure success in this course, it is important that you watch a short preclass video, which details the unique expectations not only for this course/package, but also the preclass assignment as well.
     
    You will be asked to clear the calculator’s memory before and after the examination. Only one calculator is permitted in the testing room. Examinees taking most AI exams may bring their own calculator to use during the exam. Laptops, cellular phones, tablets, iPads, wearable technology (smart watch, Apple Watch, Google Glass, etc.), and other devices that can store data or connect to the Internet are NOT permitted during the exam. In addition, all watches, wallets, bags, and purses must be removed and stored out of reach prior to taking the exam.
     

    Requirements:
    None specified
     

    Event Information

    Class Schedule:
    Class begins each day at 11:00AM Central time (9:00AM Pacific, 10:00AM Mountain, 12:00PM Eastern). Each class runs for three and half hours (3.50) each day with at least two breaks during that time. The course runs for four (4) half-days. Times shown are U.S. Central (Chicago). All students must be 100% present for the class in order to receive credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. Anyone who isn’t present 100% receives no credit and is responsible for continuing the program on their own time.

    Day 1: Tuesday, July 7, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Day 2: Wednesday, July 8, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Day 3: Thursday, July 9, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Day 4: Friday, July 10, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
     

    Exam:  
    You will have 90 days from the time that you complete the course to take the proctored exam, either online or at a testing center. You can schedule the exam within 48 business hours after the course has been marked for completion. Review your account for the “Schedule Your Exam” messaging.

    Testing center locations in your area can be found by clicking on this link: www.pearsonvue.com/ai. For more information, visit our Exam FAQ page. 
     

    Download Course Materials:

    Login to your AI Account at www.appraisalinstitute.org with the username and password you used when you registered.

    Click on “Education and Events” located in the menu on the right-hand side.

    On the My Events page, find the course under the “Classroom Offerings/Synchronous Offerings/Conferences” heading and click the "View" button.

    Scroll down to the “Download Course Materials” section and click on each link to download the course materials.

     

    Location:
    This course will be held via live interactive classroom technology. See below important participation requirements.

    State Credit:
    A course may NOT be approved in every state for every delivery format. For example, some states do NOT allow any virtual education. When registering for any Appraisal Institute course, all participants will be required to check state approvals based on delivery format. For more information, see our state approvals page.

    Participation Requirements: AI National Synchronous students are required to have a computer, webcam, and microphone capability to participate and receive continuing or qualifying education credit where approved. It is the student’s responsibility to have the required equipment to participate and receive credit. Visit the System Requirements for Attendees and Share Webcam pages for help.

    All students are required to always keep their webcam on with their entire face fully visible while class is in session.

    Attendance will be monitored throughout the day through webcams and polling.

    A photo ID must be uploaded to the offering page prior to the start date of the offering. Please refer to the Appraisal Institute Synchronous Resources for instructions on how to upload your ID.

    Any issues with the upload, please contact customerservice@appraisalinstitute.org or call (888) 756-4624.

    The instructor must be able to interact with all students. Instructors and administrators will direct questions to each student in the morning and afternoon to which students must respond. Students must be in a location that allows for their full attention and interaction at all times.

    For questions regarding these classroom participation requirements, contact the Appraisal Institute at customerservice@appraisalinstitute.org or call (888) 756-4624.

     

    Connection Information:
    Several minutes after you receive your Appraisal Institute receipt email, you will receive a second email from GoToTraining which will include instructions on connecting to the live session and a link to a small download of the GoToTraining software. The software runs on almost all operating systems and popular browsers. Connection email reminders are sent at specific intervals: 1 week, 1 day, and 1 hour prior to the live session start time. If you do not receive the connection information, please check your junk, spam, or quarantine folders. For questions, please email customerservice@appraisalinstitute.org or call (888) 756-4624

    Note: Work devices with strong VPNs or firewalls have trouble connecting to GTT systems. It is recommended to use your personal device or to reach out to your organization’s IT department for assistance prior to the first session.