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    General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies

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    September 16-26, 2025
    Date
    September 16-26, 2025
    Time
    10:00am - 1:30pm (CST)
    Sponsor
    Appraisal Institute
    Location
    Appraisal Institute - Synchronous (Live Online)
    Instructor
    Stacey L. Thoyre, MAI
    Class Time
    28 hours
    Exam Time
    2 Hours
    Full Price
    $595.00
    AI Price
    $490.00
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    Course Description
    This course emphasizes how strong writing and effective organization of an appraisal report are as powerful and essential as solid analysis. You’ll develop skills and strategies to harness language so that your value conclusion is clear and convincing to the intended user. Developing a credible opinion of value is only part of the appraisal process. Reporting it effectively conveys the appraiser’s competence. A poorly written report diminishes the credibility of even the most competent research and analysis. An appraiser who can combine robust analytical skills with strong communication skills gains a compelling competitive advantage. Through instruction and practice, you’ll learn how to effectively communicate a sound valuation analysis. Discussions and writing exercises use a variety of property types and valuation scenarios to address common issues specific to appraisal report writing. Real-world examples allow you to apply writing concepts including organization, writing tone, integration of image-based content, coherent sentence and paragraph structure, and the revision and editing process. Extended writing assignments focus on common appraisal writing challenges such as explaining the derivation and application of quantitative adjustments, communicating data-dense analysis, presenting highest and best use analysis, and writing an appropriate scope of work.
    Objectives:
    • Identify the nature of appraisal reports and report requirements.
    • Identify and apply principles of grammar, punctuation, and usage specific to report writing.
    • Recognize and apply a variety of written communication tools and methods to best convey an assignment’s results.
    • Identify the importance of the intended user when writing an appraisal report.
    • Practice presenting appraisal analysis and conclusions clearly and effectively.
    • Understand the interconnectedness of the appraisal process and how to achieve a consistent and coherent appraisal report.
    • Identify strengths and weaknesses of image-based description in appraisal reports, and practice designing effective graphs and tables.
    Current Online Version: 
    This course provides instruction in effectively communicating a sound analysis of selected parts of a valuation. It addresses USPAP requirements and the three types of writing most often used in appraisal reports: descriptive, numerical, and analytical. Lectures on writing principles, discussions of various sections of the appraisal report, and in-class writing exercises and presentations provide guidance and practice in effective communication of a valuation analysis. Specific assignments include writing a thesis statement, summarizing data, creating effective tables, writing a conclusion, communicating highest and best use, communicating an analysis, writing a letter of transmittal, and writing a reconciliation and opinion of value. You will use data provided in case studies as the basis for writing assignments that will help them recognize and produce effective reports.

     

    Objectives:

    • Identify the nature of appraisal reports and report requirements.
    • Identify the basic principles of grammar and effective report writing.
    • Practice writing descriptive sections of appraisal reports.
    • Practice writing sections of appraisal reports that include extensive numerical material.
    • Practice writing analytical sections of appraisal reports.
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    Who Should Enroll
    • Those seeking general real property appraiser certification
    • Appraisers who want to improve their writing skills
    AI CE Points
    Attend:
    175
    Attend & Pass Exam:
    225
    Pass Only:
    200
    State Approvals
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    AR QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 04/13/2024 04/11/2026 A1066
    AZ CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    AZ QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    CA CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 02/03/2023 02/02/2027 07754115
    CA QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 02/03/2023 02/02/2027 07754115
    CO CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 04/22/2025 06/13/2028 2894
    CO QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 04/22/2025 06/13/2028 2894
    CT CE 18 18 Synchronous Livestream 04/09/2025 06/13/2028 AAL.001389
    DC CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 02/29/2024 02/28/2026 6112
    DC QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 02/29/2024 02/28/2026 6111
    DE CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    DE QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    FL CE 20 20 Synchronous Livestream 10/25/2023 11/13/2025 0010673
    FL QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 10/25/2023 11/13/2025 0010674
    GA CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 06/14/2025 06/13/2028 74115
    GA QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/14/2025 06/13/2028 74115
    HI CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 01/01/2024 03/10/2026 23-403
    HI QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 01/01/2024 03/10/2026 23-403
    IL CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 01/01/2023 12/31/2026 575.010496
    IL QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 01/01/2023 12/31/2026 573.000477
    IN CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    IN QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    KS CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 01/01/2025 12/31/2025 349.C25.R
    KS QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 01/01/2025 12/31/2025 346.P25.R
    KY CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 05/31/2025 06/30/2026
    KY CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 05/31/2025 06/30/2026
    KY QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 05/31/2025 06/30/2026
    LA CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 01/01/2022
    LA QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 01/01/2022
    MA CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/15/2025 06/13/2028 120215
    MA QE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 05/07/2019 06/13/2028 120078
    MD CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    MD QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    ME CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    ME QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    MS CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 06/14/2025 06/13/2027 MAB #7285
    MS QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/14/2025 06/13/2027 MAB #7285
    MT CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/12/2025 06/01/2028 REA-CEC-REC-19385
    MT QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/12/2025 06/01/2028 REA-CEC-REC-19385
    NC QE 30 28 Synchronous Livestream 01/01/2025 12/31/2025
    ND CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 01/01/2022 06/13/2028 QE2706, 79268
    ND QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 01/01/2022 06/13/2028 QE2706, 79268
    NE QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    NJ CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 04/20/2022 2022-3451
    NJ QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 04/20/2022 2022-3451
    NV CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Synchronous 11/04/2024 10/31/2025 CE.0009809-A
    NY QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 10/01/2024 09/30/2025 Q0215-G8
    OH QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    OK CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 06/14/2025 06/13/2028 740
    OK QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/04/2025 06/13/2028 634
    OR CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 06/03/2025 06/03/2028 APIN-Q-0625-9048
    OR QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/03/2025 06/03/2028 APIN-Q-0625-9048
    PA CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028
    PA QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028
    PR CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    PR QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    RI CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 06/12/2025 06/13/2028 REA.0002404-CE
    RI QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/12/2025 06/13/2028 REA.0002404-CE
    SC CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 09/01/2024 08/31/2026 AC . 2021
    SC QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 09/01/2024 08/31/2026 AC . 2021
    SD CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 05/04/2023 05/04/2026 SD 448
    SD QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 05/04/2023 06/13/2028 SD 448
    TN CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 05/01/2024 04/30/2026 2582
    TN CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 06/01/2025 05/31/2027 1082
    TN QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/01/2025 05/31/2027 1082
    TX CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 06/05/2025 06/13/2027 36754
    TX QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 49582
    UT CE 30 30 Synchronous Livestream 09/01/2023 08/31/2025 AQ220306
    UT QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 03/15/2022 AQ220306
    VA CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    VA QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 12/01/2023 11/30/2025 4006000481
    VT CE 28 28 Synchronous Livestream 04/26/2022 04/26/2026
    VT QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 04/01/2022 04/01/2026
    WI CE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    WI QE 30 28 2 Synchronous Livestream 06/13/2025 06/13/2028 79268
    Course Objectives
    See descriptions above
    Course Details

    Program Overview:

    Online Syllabus

    Assignments:

    Yes. After you register for this class, please go to your Education and Events page for details on what you must complete BEFORE class begins.

    To access your Education and Events page, log 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 select “My AI Account” from the drop-down menu).

    Equipment:

    • Laptop computer, word processing software, and spreadsheet software required.
    • A four-function calculator is required, but a financial calculator is not needed.
    • The Excel spreadsheet, Part 14 Leasing Status Exercise Student Version must be downloaded during registration. Please be sure to bring this download to class

    Additional Course Offerings
    Sponsor Date Location Format
    Appraisal Institute On Demand Online View Details Register
    Philadelphia Metropolitan Chapter October 6-9, 2025 Willow Grove, PA Classroom View Details Register
    Chicago Chapter November 10-13, 2025 Chicago, IL Classroom View Details Register
    Event Information

    Class Schedule:
    Class begins each day at 10:00AM Central time (8:00AM Pacific, 9:00AM Mountain, 11:00AM 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 eight (8) 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, September 16, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Day 2: Wednesday, September 17, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Day 3: Thursday, September 18, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Day 4: Friday, September 19, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    (No class on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday)
    Day 5: Tuesday, September 23, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Day 6: Wednesday, September 24, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Day 7: Thursday, September 25, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Day 8: Friday, September 26, 10:00 am - 1:30 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.