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    Reporting Market Analysis and Better Understanding the New URAR

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    February 12, 2026
    Date
    February 12, 2026
    Time
    12:30PM - 4:30PM (EST)
    Sponsor
    Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapter
    Location
    Virtual Classroom
    Virtual Classrom
    Instructor
    Mark V. Smeltzer, Sr., MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
    Class Time
    4 hours
    Full Price
    $135.00
    AI Price
    $110.00
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    Topics:
    Reporting Market Analysis and Better Understanding the New URAR
    Event Information

    Login/Program Access: 12:00 pm

    Classroom Hours: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the virtual class.


    Participation Guidelines:   Students must have webcam/iphone/ipad/smartphone capability to participate and receive continuing education credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor. Participants do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate.


    A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering no later than noon on September 25th via email.


    Only those students who provide the photo identification and “attend” the program in its entirety will receive a certificate of completion. Feel free to black out all information except for your name, city, and state. Attendance will be taken using a Zoom poll.   We ask that attendees treat this program as they would an in-person offering.  Our ability to provide a virtual alternative relies on the attendees’ securing a location that allows for their full attention and interaction.  Credit can only be given those attendees who adhere to these requirements.
    Course Description

    The new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) challenges appraisers to deliver a report in a confident manner to clients with a credible analysis that meets the minimum reporting requirements of the Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs). Unlike the existing 1004 report form, the new URAR places more emphasis on supporting and reporting a thorough market analysis for the subject property. In the past, appraisers often kept the market analysis support in the workfile. Going forward, support is expected within the appraisal report.

    Reporting Market Analysis and Better Understanding the New URAR is a four-hour program that focuses on lending assignments for residential properties using the new URAR. Appraisers who are not well versed in completing a thorough and credible market analysis will find this program to be most helpful. The program will also be a good refresher for the experienced appraiser and the reviewer of residential reports.
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    Who Should Enroll
    This program is intended for residential appraisers who are not well versed in completing a thorough and credible market analysis will find this program to be most helpful. The program will also be a good refresher for experienced residential appraisers and reviewers of residential reports.
    AI CE Points
    Attend:
    20
    pts
    State Approvals
    State QE/CE Course & Exam Course Only Exam Only Delivery Format Start Date Expire Date State Code
    AK CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/13/2025 05/13/2028 20637
    AL CE 4 4 Synchronous 09/10/2025 09/30/2026 C03175
    AR CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/16/2025 05/16/2027 AI124
    AZ CE 4 4 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93166
    CA CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/21/2025 05/20/2029 25CP754601610
    CO CE 4 4 Synchronous 04/30/2025 04/30/2028 2906
    CT CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/14/2025 05/14/2028 AAL.001414
    DE CE 4 4 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93166
    FL CE 4 4 Synchronous 08/20/2025 08/19/2027 0010914
    GA CE 4 4 Synchronous 06/02/2025 78691
    IA CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/05/2025 05/05/2027 A518-2341
    IL CE 4 4 Synchronous 06/05/2025 12/31/2026 575.010827
    IN CE 4 4 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93166
    KS CE 7 7 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 C119-97
    KY CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/23/2025 06/30/2026
    MA CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/09/2025 05/08/2027 00120210
    MD CE 4 4 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93166
    ME CE 4 4 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93166
    MI CE 4 4 Synchronous 04/29/2025 04/29/2028 20 - 1300364
    MN CE 4 4 Synchronous 07/28/2025 07/31/2027 1039102
    MO CE 4 4 Synchronous 11/10/2025 09/12/2028 0000000149
    MS CE 4 4 Synchronous 06/19/2025 06/19/2027 MAB #50680
    MT CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/14/2025 05/14/2028 REA-CEC-REC-19310
    NC CE 4 4 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 4747
    ND CE 4 4 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93166
    NE CE 4 4 Synchronous 07/16/2025 07/16/2030 2253444.02
    NH CE 4 4 Synchronous 06/13/2025 06/13/2027
    NJ CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/21/2025 05/21/2030 2025-3010
    NV CE 4 4 Synchronous 06/30/2025 06/30/2026 CE.0009926-A
    NY CE 4 4 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 A5931-04
    OH CE 4 4 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 084604305A 25
    OK CE 4 4 Synchronous 06/06/2025 06/06/2028 765
    OR CE 4 4 Synchronous 04/30/2025 04/30/2028 APIN-C-0425-9044
    PA CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/14/2025 05/14/2028
    PR CE 4 4 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93166
    RI CE 4 4 Synchronous 08/07/2025 08/06/2026 REA.0002393-CE
    SC CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/22/2025 08/31/2026 CE2308
    SD CE 4 4 Synchronous 07/11/2025 07/11/2028 SD90050C
    TN CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/02/2025 07/31/2027 2916
    TX CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/30/2025 05/31/2027 03183-ACE
    UT CE 4 4 Synchronous 06/11/2025 06/30/2027 AC250630
    VA CE 4 4 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93166
    VT CE 4 4 Synchronous 05/28/2025 05/28/2029 CA-293785
    WA CE 4 4 Synchronous 06/02/2025 06/02/2028 A25017151
    WI CE 4 4 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93166
    WV CE 4 4 Synchronous 06/11/2025 05/28/2028
    WY CE 4 4 Synchronous 06/30/2025 06/30/2028 2542
    Course Objectives

    After completing the program, participants will be able to:

    • Discuss the differences between the existing and new URAR.
    • Identify potential problem areas of the new report.
    • Compare and contrast traditional treatment of various property and economic area description and the recommended method for correctly completing the problematic aspects of the report.
    • Demonstrate support for credible opinion for market analysis, trends, and adjustments.
    • Identify resources and examples to enhance the reporting of value opinions.
    Course Details

    Program Overview:

    Program Outline
     
    Brief overview of new format
    • Neighborhood section removed
    • More detail in the property description sections

    Market analysis—trend analysis

    • Six-step process

      • Case studies

    • Downloading (exporting) local focused data
    • Sorting data
    • Calculating mean, median, and range of exported data
    • Graphic analysis

    Secondary sources of market trend information

    • Sale/resale of the same property
  • National sources (e.g., National Association of Realtors (NAR), FHFA, Federal Reserve, etc.)
  • State sources (e.g., state Realtor associations)
  • Local sources (e.g., local Board of Realtors, etc.)
  • Building permit data
  • Digging Deeper: Measures of Central Tendency

    • Assignments:

    None.

    Equipment:

    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.

    Reporting Market Analysis and Better Understanding 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).

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    Prerequisites

    The following program is highly suggested but not required: The Appraiser’s Guide to the New URAR. Students who have not completed this 7-hour course and/or are not familiar with basic methodology may be left behind. 

     
    Course Materials & Recommended Books
    None
    Pricing Options
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    Today thru 02/12/2026     		$135.00 $110.00
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    Event Information

    Login/Program Access: 12:00 pm

    Classroom Hours: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the virtual class.


    Participation Guidelines:   Students must have webcam/iphone/ipad/smartphone capability to participate and receive continuing education credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor. Participants do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate.


    A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering no later than noon on September 25th via email.


    Only those students who provide the photo identification and “attend” the program in its entirety will receive a certificate of completion. Feel free to black out all information except for your name, city, and state. Attendance will be taken using a Zoom poll.   We ask that attendees treat this program as they would an in-person offering.  Our ability to provide a virtual alternative relies on the attendees’ securing a location that allows for their full attention and interaction.  Credit can only be given those attendees who adhere to these requirements.