Supporting Adjustments and Reporting the Sales Comparison Approach in the New URAR
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- Date
- August 14, 2025
- Time
- 9:00am - 12:00pm (PST)
- Sponsor
- Appraisal Institute
- Location
- Valuation Expo: Caesars Palace - Las Vegas, NV
3570 S Las Vegas Blvd
Paradise, NV 89109
- Instructor
- Jared L. Preisler, SRA, AI-RRS
- Class Time
- Classroom: 3 hours<br />Synchronous: 3.0
- Full Price
- $84.00
- AI Price
- $84.00
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). The new URAR requires that support for adjustments be included directly in the appraisal report, so residential practitioners need to understand the expectations of the GSEs and underwriters around these topics.
Who Should Enroll
AI CE Points
State Approvals
| State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Approval Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 07/10/2025 | 09/30/2026 | C03127 | |
| AR | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/16/2025 | 05/16/2027 | AI125 | |
| CA | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/21/2025 | 05/20/2029 | 25CP754601609 | |
| CO | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2028 | 2905 | |
| CT | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/14/2025 | 05/14/2028 | AAL.001413 | |
| GA | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 06/02/2025 | 78692 | ||
| IA | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/02/2025 | 05/02/2027 | A518-2335 | |
| IL | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/27/2025 | 12/31/2026 | 575.010822 | |
| KS | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 06/03/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 649.C25.N | |
| KY | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/23/2025 | 06/30/2026 | ||
| MA | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/09/2025 | 05/08/2028 | 00120209 | |
| MI | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 04/29/2025 | 04/29/2028 | 20 - 1300340 | |
| MN | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 07/28/2025 | 07/31/2027 | 1039103 | |
| MS | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 06/19/2025 | 06/19/2027 | MAB #50681 | |
| MT | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/14/2025 | 05/14/2028 | REA-CEC-REC-19312 | |
| NC | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/27/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 4746 | |
| NE | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 07/16/2025 | 07/16/2030 | 2251445.02 | |
| NH | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 06/13/2025 | 06/13/2027 | ||
| NJ | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/21/2025 | 2025-3011 | ||
| NV | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2026 | CE.0009927-A | |
| OH | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/16/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 084505505A 25 | |
| OK | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 07/11/2025 | 06/06/2028 | 764 | |
| OR | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2028 | APIN-C-0425-9042 | |
| PA | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/15/2025 | 05/15/2028 | ||
| TN | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/02/2025 | 07/31/2027 | 2915 | |
| TX | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/30/2025 | 05/31/2027 | 52701 | |
| UT | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 06/11/2025 | 06/30/2027 | AC250631 | |
| VT | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/28/2025 | 05/28/2029 | CA-293784 | |
| WA | CE | 4 | 4 | Classroom | Classroom | 06/02/2025 | 06/02/2028 | A25017150 | |
| WV | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 06/11/2025 | 05/28/2028 | ||
| WY | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | Classroom | 07/16/2025 | 07/16/2028 |
Course Objectives
After completing the program, participants will be able to:
- Illustrate the completion of the sales comparison approach in the URAR.
- Identify the proper sequence of adjustments and the typical elements of comparison in the sales comparison approach.
- Explain and demonstrate the comparable selection.
- List the methods for supporting adjustments and opinions.
- Understand how to provide a meaningful reconciliation of various accepted methods and techniques to support an adjustment.
- Apply and explain the comparable weighting.
Course Details
Program Overview:
- Overview of Data Fields
- Identifying Comparable Sales
- Elements of Comparison
- Methods and Techniques to Support Adjustments
- Adjustments to Comparables
Part 2: Case Study 1: Single-Unit Property
- Market Concessions
- Market Conditions Adjustment
- Site Size Adjustment
- Gross Living Area Adjustment
- Vehicle Storage Adjustment
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Adjustment
- Pool Adjustment
- Value Indications
Part 3: Case Study 2: Single-Unit Property with Limited Data
- Energy Efficiency Guidelines and Support
- Reconciliation of the Methods
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.
Prerequisites
The following program is highly suggested but not required: The Appraiser’s Guide to the New URAR.
Pricing Options
| Rate | Full Price | AI Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard
Today thru 08/14/2025 |
$84.00 | $84.00 |
Additional Course Offerings
| Sponsor | Date | Location | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Chapter | August 1, 2025 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| Utah Chapter | August 1, 2025 | Salt Lake City, UT | Classroom | View Details | Register |
Event Information
Thursday, August 14th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (3 Hrs)
Located in Verona/Turin/Trevi
The new URAR presents challenges to appraisers to be able to deliver a report in a confident manner to clients with a credible analysis that meets the minimum reporting requirements of the GSEs. The new URAR requires that more of the support for adjustments be included directly in the appraisal report, so residential practitioners need to understand the expectations of the GSEs and underwriters around these topics.
This program focuses on an effective manner of developing and supporting the sales comparison approach section of the new URAR. Case studies will represent real-world residential appraisal valuation problems and the multiple qualitative and quantitative ways that each of the major adjustments in a residential sales grid can be supported. Since the applicable and appropriate techniques for any specific adjustment usually produce some variation in the indicated contributory value, the art and science of reconciliation will also be emphasized through repeated application. The program will be valuable for appraisers to strengthen their proficiency in both the sales comparison approach and in supporting the adjustments used in the sales grid. The program will also be valuable for the reviewer of residential reports.
Instructor: Jared Preisler, DataMaster
Approved in these states: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MA, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WY
The following states accept this course through reciprocity:
AL, IA, MT, NE, ND and WI.
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