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    Analyzing Defects, Damages, and Deficiencies in the New URAR

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    April 23, 2026 Columbia, SC
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Time
    8:30AM - 11:30AM (EST)
    Sponsor
    South Carolina Chapter
    Location
    Graduate Columbia
    1619 Pendleton Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Instructor
    Sean A. Sargeant, MAI, SRA
    Class Time
    3.0
    Full Price
    $95.00
    AI Price
    $85.00
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    Course Description

    Analyzing Defects, Damages, and Deficiencies in the New URAR is a three-hour program that provides a comprehensive review of the defects, damages, and deficiencies sections of the new URAR. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to identify, analyze, and document various property issues that can impact the value and marketability of residential properties. The program covers the definitions and distinctions between damages, defects, and deficiencies, along with practical techniques for analyzing these issues. Additionally, learners will explore the implications of these property conditions on appraisal assignments, including legal and ethical considerations. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately report and address property damages, defects, and deficiencies in accordance with industry standards.

    Who Should Enroll

    This course is for residential appraisers who want to build their skill set at identifying and reporting defects, damages, and deficiencies as they pertain to the new UAD 3.6 form.  

    This course is also valuable for commercial appraisers who perform construction defect or diminution in value assignments of residential properties.

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    15
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    AL CE 3 3 Classroom 11/06/2025 09/30/2026 C03211
    AR CE 3 3 Classroom 09/19/2025 09/19/2027 AI132
    AZ CE 3 3 Classroom 01/29/2026 01/29/2029 93182
    CA CE 3 3 Classroom 12/11/2025 10/11/2029 25CP754601636
    CO CE 3 3 Classroom 10/23/2025 01/29/2029 3005, 3074
    CT CE 3 3 Classroom 10/08/2025 10/08/2028 AAL.001473
    DE CE 3 3 Classroom 01/29/2026 01/29/2029 93182
    FL CE 3 3 Classroom 10/23/2025 10/22/2027 0010967
    GA CE 3 3 Classroom 09/23/2025 79193
    IA CE 3 3 Classroom 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 A518-2355
    IL CE 3 3 Classroom 09/10/2025 12/31/2026 575.010850
    IN CE 3 3 Classroom 01/29/2026 01/29/2029 93182
    KY CE 3 3 Classroom 11/16/2025 06/30/2026
    LA CE 3 3 Classroom 09/23/2025 05/22/2028 0411
    MA CE 3 3 Classroom 11/13/2025 11/13/2027 00120240
    MD CE 3 3 Classroom 01/29/2026 01/29/2029 93182
    ME CE 3 3 Classroom 01/29/2026 01/29/2029 93182
    MI CE 3 3 Classroom 10/09/2025 10/09/2028 20-1334765
    MN CE 3 3 Classroom 10/14/2025 10/31/2027 1039595
    MO CE 3 3 Classroom 11/19/2025 06/30/2026 0000000152
    MS CE 3 3 Classroom 09/25/2025 09/25/2027 MAB #50725
    NC CE 3 3 Classroom 01/01/2026 12/31/2026
    ND CE 3 3 Classroom 01/29/2026 01/29/2029 93182
    NH CE 3 3 Classroom 12/19/2025 12/19/2027
    NJ CE 3 3 Classroom 09/17/2025 09/17/2030 2025-3048
    NV CE 3 3 Classroom 10/06/2025 10/31/2026 CE.0009958-A
    OH CE 3 3 Classroom 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 084604709A 25
    OK CE 3 3 Classroom 12/05/2025 12/05/2028 750
    OR CE 3 3 Classroom 08/14/2025 08/14/2028 APIN-C-0825-9078
    PA CE 3 3 Classroom 11/25/2025 11/25/2028
    PR CE 3 3 Classroom 01/29/2026 01/29/2029 93182
    RI CE 3 3 Classroom 02/12/2026 01/29/2029 REA.0201772.CE
    SC CE 3 3 Classroom 10/10/2025 08/31/2026 20-1334765
    SD CE 3 3 Classroom 10/30/2025 10/30/2028 SD90131C
    TN CE 3 3 Classroom 09/01/2025 09/30/2027 2956
    TX CE 3 3 Classroom 11/18/2025 11/30/2027 03193-ACE
    VA CE 3 3 Classroom 10/14/2025 01/29/2029 93182
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    WV CE 3 3 Classroom 01/09/2026 01/09/2029
    WY CE 3 3 Classroom 09/20/2025 09/19/2028 2615
    Course Objectives
    • Understand how USPAP and GSE requirements relate to reporting and analyzing defects, damages, and deficiencies (3Ds).
    • Review the new URAR certifications related to the 3Ds.
    • Understand how and where to input the 3Ds in the new URAR.
    • Understand how the new URAR dynamically changes in response to the 3Ds.
    • Effectively report and analyze defects in the new URAR.
    • Effectively report and analyze damages in the new URAR.
    • Effectively report and analyze deficiencies in the new URAR.
    • Reconcile an opinion of repair cost.
    • Gain awareness of legal and ethical scenarios.
    • Effectively report and analyze the 3Ds in terms of functional obsolescence and real property rights.
    Course Details

    Program Overview:

    Program Outline
     
    Part 1: Why?
    • USPAP and Certifications
    • Safe, Sound, and Secure
    Part 2: When?
    • Definition of Significant, C5 and C6, Completion Inspections
    Part 3: Where?
    • Case Study 1
    Part 4: What?
    • Defects/Case Study 2
    • Damages/Case Study 3
    • Deficiencies/Case Study 4
    Part 5: Estimated Cost
    • Sources of Repair Cost Information
    • Case Study 5
    Part 6: Legal and Ethical Concerns
    • Defect, Damage, or Deficiency?
    • Functional Obsolescence/Case Study 6
    Part 7: The 3 Ds Include Rights in Real Property
    • Rights in Real Property/Case Study 7
    Part 8: Review
    • Conclusion, Final Remarks, and Class Q&A
    Digging Deeper
     
      The 3 Ds Include Rights in Real Property
    • Case Study 8: Detrimental Easement/Extraction Analysis
    • Other Rights in Real Property/Life Estate
    • Case Study 9: Overly Restrictive Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
       Other
    • Sample Derivation of Entrepreneurial Incentive
    • NEW--Disaster Mitigation Section of URAR
    • NEW--Accessibility Features Section of URAR

    Assignments:

    None

    Requirements:

    Important Preclass Download Assignment: For the best learning experience, it is imperative that you download the materials prior to class and come prepared to take notes. You can either print the handbook or bring a laptop with materials saved where they are ready to be accessed.

    Analyzing Defects, Damages, and Deficiencies in the New URAR is fast-paced, and class time will not be spent waiting for students who did not download materials prior to class. The electronic files may be obtained by logging on to the Appraisal Institute website at https://ai.appraisalinstitute.org/eweb (click on the three horizontal lines to the left of the AI logo and selecting “My AI Account” from the drop-down menu).

    Prerequisites

    Participants are encouraged to have taken the seven-hour Appraiser's Guide to the New URAR course before this course.

    Pricing Options
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    Early-Bird
    Today thru 04/01/2026
    $95.00 $85.00
    Standard
    04/02/2026 thru 04/23/2026
    $110.00 $100.00
    Additional Course Offerings
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    South Carolina Chapter April 23, 2026 Synchronous View Details Register
    Event Information

    This premiere course will be April 23 at 8:30 am ET.  

     

    Light snacks will be provided.


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