Supporting Adjustments and Reporting the Sales Comparison Approach in the New URAR
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- Date
- November 13, 2025
- Time
- 2:00PM - 5:00PM (EST)
- Sponsor
- Southern New Jersey Chapter
- Location
- Virtual Classroom (zoom)
Zoom
08080
- Instructor
- Mark V. Smeltzer, Sr., MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
- Class Time
- 3 hours
- Full Price
- $95.00
- AI Price
- $85.00
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
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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.
Course Materials & Recommended Books
Pricing Options
| Rate | Full Price | AI Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard
Today thru 11/13/2025 |
$95.00 | $85.00 |
Additional Course Offerings
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Event Information
Check in at 1:45pm; class starts promptly at 2pm...ends at 5pm.
Make sure you have downloaded class materials PRIOR to class.
Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive CE 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. A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering prior to the offering start date. You will receive a separate email from the Chapter Office with log-in/access information. You do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate. If you are using your Ipad/Iphone/smartphone download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. Contact lisamay.weiss@appraisalinstitute.org with questions.