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    Supporting Adjustments and Reporting the Sales Comparison Approach in the New URAR

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    May 6, 2026
    Date
    May 6, 2026
    Time
    12:30PM - 4:00PM (EST)
    Sponsor
    East Florida Chapter
    Location
    Virtual Classroom
    Virtual Classroom
    Instructor
    Lisa M. Meinczinger-Gulden, SRA, AI-RRS
    Class Time
    3 hours
    Full Price
    $100.00
    AI Price
    $85.00
    Enroll by May 6!
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    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.

    Supporting Adjustments and Reporting the Sales Comparison Approach in the New URAR is a three-hour program that 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 residential 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 reviewers of residential reports.
    Who Should Enroll
    This program is intended for residential appraisers and reviewers of residential appraisal reports.
    AI CE Points
    Attend:
    15
    State Approvals
    State QE/CE Course & Exam Course Only Exam Only Delivery Format Start Date Expire Date State Code
    AL CE 3 3 Synchronous 07/10/2025 09/30/2026 C03127
    AR CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/16/2025 05/16/2027 AI125
    AZ CE 3 3 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93163
    CA CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/21/2025 05/20/2029 25CP754601609
    CO CE 3 3 Synchronous 04/30/2025 04/30/2028 2905
    CT CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/14/2025 05/14/2028 AAL.001413
    DE CE 3 3 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93163
    FL CE 3 3 Synchronous 10/23/2025 10/22/2027 0010922
    GA CE 3 3 Synchronous 06/02/2025 78692
    HI CE 3 3 Synchronous 08/01/2025 12/31/2025 25-053
    IA CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/05/2025 05/05/2027 A518-2340
    IL CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/27/2025 12/31/2026 575.010822
    IN CE 3 3 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93163
    KS CE 3 3 Synchronous 06/03/2025 12/31/2025 649.C25.N
    KY CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/23/2025 06/30/2026
    MA CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/09/2025 05/08/2027 00120209
    MD CE 3 3 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93163
    ME CE 3 3 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93163
    MI CE 3 3 Synchronous 04/29/2025 04/29/2028 20 - 1300340
    MN CE 3 3 Synchronous 07/28/2025 07/31/2027 1039103
    MS CE 3 3 Synchronous 06/19/2025 06/19/2027 MAB #50681
    MT CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/14/2025 05/14/2028 REA-CEC-REC-19312
    NC CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/27/2025 12/31/2025 4746
    ND CE 3 3 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93163
    NE CE 3 3 Synchronous 07/16/2025 07/16/2030 2253446.02
    NH CE 3 3 Synchronous 06/13/2025 06/13/2027
    NJ CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/21/2025 05/21/2030 2025-3011
    NV CE 3 3 Synchronous 06/30/2025 06/30/2026 CE.0009927-A
    OH CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/16/2025 12/31/2025 084505505A 25
    OK CE 3 3 Synchronous 07/11/2025 06/06/2028 764
    OR CE 3 3 Synchronous 04/30/2025 04/30/2028 APIN-C-0425-9042
    PA CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/15/2025 05/15/2028
    PR CE 3 3 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93163
    RI CE 3 3 Synchronous 08/07/2025 08/06/2026 REA.0002394-CE
    SC CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/27/2025 08/31/2026 CE2312
    SD CE 3 3 Synchronous 10/29/2025 10/29/2028 SD90052C
    TN CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/02/2025 07/31/2027 2915
    TX CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/30/2025 05/31/2027 52701
    UT CE 3 3 Synchronous 06/11/2025 06/30/2027 AC250631
    VA CE 3 3 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93163
    VT CE 3 3 Synchronous 05/28/2025 05/28/2029 CA-293784
    WI CE 3 3 Synchronous 09/12/2025 09/12/2028 93163
    WV CE 3 3 Synchronous 06/11/2025 05/28/2028
    WY CE 3 3 Synchronous 07/16/2025 07/16/2028 2540
    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:

    Program Outline
     
    Part 1: Overview of the Sales Comparison Approach in the New URAR
    • 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.

    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).

    Prerequisites

    The following program is highly suggested but not required: The Appraiser’s Guide to the New URAR.

    Course Materials & Recommended Books
    None
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    $100.00 $85.00
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    Event Information

    Supporting Adjustments and Reporting Sales Comparison in the New URAR-  7 Hours – Live stream (AI/National)

    Wednesday, May 6, 2026

    Zoom   

    AI      $85

    Guest   $100

    Live stream/Synchronous Continuing Education:  6-Hours. Please note this live stream/synchronous class is approved by the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board and Appraisal Institute for continuing education credit.  This class is also approved in other states live stream/synchronous.  Students licensed in other states should determine current approval and requirements prior to registering.

     

    Class Schedule:

    Log-in and Roll Call:  12:30 – 1:00 AM ET

    Class Instruction:  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET


     

    This class will be held by virtual interactive classroom technology via Zoom.  Students are required to have a computer, webcam and microphone.  It is the student’s responsibility to have the required equipment to participate and receive continuing education credit.

     

    Live stream/Synchronous Classroom Guidelines:

    Students must have a computer, webcam and microphone capabilities to participate and receive continuing education credit

    The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able to interact with the instructor

    A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the chapter office as verification after you have registered and prior to the start date

    You will receive a separate email from the chapter office with log-in access information.  Please contact the chapter office if you have any questions regarding the participation guidelines

     

    Attendance Requirements:

    Attendance will be monitored throughout the day

    Students are required to hold up photo ID at roll call, if requested

    Students are required to be visible on the Zoom platform during the entire class – 100% attendance policy applies

    Instructors will direct questions to students  

     

    State CE Credit:  

    This live stream/synchronous class is approved for Florida continuing education credit. This class is also approved in other states.  If you are licensed in other states, please check for live stream/synchronous CE approval prior to registering.

     

    Continuing Education Credit:

    Appraisal Institute: 15 points 

    Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Credit: 3-Hours Pending, – live stream/synchronous - Appraisal Institute National 

     

    Student Course Handbook-Download: Have your student course handbook loaded on your laptop or printed and ready for viewing. You can download by logging into to AI account – Downloads.

     

    Student Course Handbook-Printed & Shipped: If you opted to purchase a printed course handbook at an additional fee when registering, they will be shipped to you 30 days prior to the program. 

     

    Important Download:  Some files are large and take time to download. Right-click on each download component and select "save target as" from the drop-down menu. Then select a location on your computer. DO NOT attempt to access the file while it is downloading. Some files are large and take time to download properly.