- Date
- September 21-22, 2026
- Time
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CST)
- Sponsor
- Alabama-Mississippi Chapter
- Location
- Virtual
Virtual
38139
- Instructor
- Ted Whitmer, MAI, AI-GRS, CRE CCIM Attorney
- Full Price
- $400.00
- AI Price
- $360.00
Course Description
The seminar provides a framework and considerations for attacking and defending an appraisal in litigation.
Common mistakes made in appraising and testifying concerning an appraisal are stressed. Various standards and
ethical rules that are commonly misapplied or misunderstood are highlighted and explained. In addition,
common tricks and how to prepare for tricks on cross-examination are identified, as well as answering
hypothetical questions at trial. Part II also highlights substantive appraisal theory differences that often cause
different approaches and thus values for appraisals in litigation.
Who Should Enroll
Course Objectives
1. To understand models of testifying
2. To understand commonly misapplied ethics within USPAP and conflicts with attorney ethics
3. To understand commonly misapplied standards within USPAP
4. To understand commonly misapplied Jurisdictional Exception considerations within USPAP and when they
are at odds with attorney ethics and considerations
5. To understand common errors within the Cost Approach
6. To understand common errors within the Income Approach
7. To understand common errors within the Sales Comparison Approach
8. To understand the division between a legal and appraisal (fact) question 7
9. To understand the need for being objective, but adversarial (the attorney) throughout the litigation process
10. Understanding the legal & practical qualifying of an expert as well as when a potential job should be turned down
11. To understand Evidence rules that may apply to an attorney and appraiser
12. To know the difference between testifying & consulting witnesses
13. To be able to apply checklists in the process of providing appraisal or consulting services
14. To be able to offer better reporting and file contents
15. To understand when an “appraisal”, “review”, or “consulting service” is being offered
Additional Course Offerings
| Sponsor | Date | Location | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama-Mississippi Chapter | September 21-22, 2026 | Birmingham, AL | Classroom | View Details | Register |
Event Information
Schedule (All times listed are Central)
Registration on Day 1: 8:30 a.m.
Class Begins: 9:00 a.m. each day
Students will earn 14 hours of CE for taking this class.
The ZOOM Link will be sent 1 day in advance of this class offering and again 1 hour in advance of the class offering so that it is handy in your inbox.
Livestream and Interactive Participation Requirements:
To participate and receive continuing education credit, students must meet the following requirements:
- Technology: A reliable internet connection, a computer or tablet with a functioning webcam, speakers, and microphone.
- Webcam: Must be on and VISIBLE at all times. Adjust privacy settings to allow Zoom access. Lenovo laptop users may need the Lenovo Vantage App for webcam functionality.
- Zoom: No paid Zoom account is needed, but students must sign up for a free basic account at Zoom.us and install the Zoom app before the seminar.
- Interactive Platform: The seminar is live and interactive; the instructor and students must be able to see and interact with one another.
- Environment: Students must participate from a distraction-free location to ensure full attention and engagement.
- Identity Verification: Email a copy of your driver's license (with private information concealed except for your full name and photo) to the Chapter office after registration and before the seminar begins.