Supporting Adjustments and Reporting the Sales Comparison Approach in the New URAR
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- Date
- March 6, 2026
- Time
- 8:30AM - 11:30AM (CST)
- Sponsor
- Kansas City Chapter
- Location
- Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS
11150 Overbrook Road, Suite 100
Leawood, KS 66211
- Instructor
- Lisa M. Meinczinger-Gulden, SRA, AI-RRS
- Class Time
- 3 hours
- Full Price
- $115.00
- AI Price
- $90.00
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 | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 09/10/2025 | 09/10/2028 | 20823 | |
| AL | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 07/10/2025 | 09/30/2026 | C03127 | |
| AR | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/16/2025 | 05/16/2027 | AI125 | |
| AZ | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 09/12/2025 | 09/12/2028 | 93163 | |
| CA | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/21/2025 | 05/20/2029 | 25CP754601609 | |
| CO | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2028 | 2905 | |
| CT | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/14/2025 | 05/14/2028 | AAL.001413 | |
| DE | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 09/12/2025 | 09/12/2028 | 93163 | |
| FL | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 10/24/2025 | 10/23/2027 | 0010921 | |
| GA | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 06/02/2025 | 78692 | ||
| IA | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/02/2025 | 05/02/2027 | A518-2335 | |
| IL | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/27/2025 | 12/31/2026 | 575.010822 | |
| IN | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 09/12/2025 | 09/12/2028 | 93163 | |
| KS | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | C119-123 | |
| KY | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/23/2025 | 06/30/2026 | ||
| MA | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/09/2025 | 05/08/2028 | 00120209 | |
| MD | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 09/12/2025 | 09/12/2028 | 93163 | |
| ME | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 09/12/2025 | 09/12/2028 | 93163 | |
| MI | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 04/29/2025 | 04/29/2028 | 20 - 1300340 | |
| MN | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 07/28/2025 | 07/31/2027 | 1039103 | |
| MO | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 10/16/2025 | 09/12/2028 | 0000000138 | |
| MS | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 06/19/2025 | 06/19/2027 | MAB #50681 | |
| MT | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/14/2025 | 05/14/2028 | REA-CEC-REC-19312 | |
| NC | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 4746 | |
| ND | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 09/12/2025 | 09/12/2028 | 93163 | |
| NE | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 07/16/2025 | 07/16/2030 | 2251445.02 | |
| NH | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 06/13/2025 | 06/13/2027 | ||
| NJ | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/21/2025 | 05/21/2030 | 2025-3011 | |
| NV | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2026 | CE.0009927-A | |
| NY | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | A5930-03 | |
| OH | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 084604505A 25 | |
| OK | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 07/11/2025 | 06/06/2028 | 764 | |
| OR | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2028 | APIN-C-0425-9042 | |
| PA | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/15/2025 | 05/15/2028 | ||
| PR | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 09/12/2025 | 09/12/2028 | 93163 | |
| RI | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 08/07/2025 | 08/06/2026 | REA.0002394-CE | |
| SC | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/27/2025 | 08/31/2026 | CE2312 | |
| SD | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 10/29/2025 | 10/29/2028 | SD90052C | |
| TN | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/02/2025 | 07/31/2027 | 2915 | |
| TX | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/30/2025 | 05/31/2027 | 03184-ACE | |
| UT | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 06/11/2025 | 06/30/2027 | AC250631 | |
| VA | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 09/12/2025 | 09/12/2028 | 93163 | |
| VT | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 05/28/2025 | 05/28/2029 | CA-293784 | |
| WA | CE | 4 | 4 | Classroom | 06/02/2025 | 06/02/2028 | A25017150 | |
| WI | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 09/12/2025 | 09/12/2028 | 93163 | |
| WV | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 06/11/2025 | 05/28/2028 | ||
| WY | CE | 3 | 3 | Classroom | 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:
- 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. 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
Pricing Options
| Rate | Full Price | AI Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard
Today thru 02/27/2026 |
$115.00 | $90.00 |
| Late
After 02/28/2026 |
$125.00 | $100.00 |
Additional Course Offerings
| Sponsor | Date | Location | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Chapter | March 16, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
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| Atlanta Area Chapter | March 20, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | Classroom | View Details | Register |
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| Greater St. Louis Chapter | April 3, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| Greater St. Louis Chapter | April 3, 2026 | St Louis, MO | Classroom | View Details | Register |
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| Oklahoma Ozark Chapter | September 1, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| Oklahoma Ozark Chapter | September 1, 2026 | Tulsa, OK | Classroom | View Details | Register |
Event Information
Tuition includes a downloadable set of course materials. It does not include a shipped printed set of material. You must purchase printed materials separately, during the registration process. Student material is automatically provided to ALL students via a download option. Please have your computer/reader available with the downloaded material or have a printed copy of the material with you. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the course material, you will have an option during the registration process to order a set. Students requesting printed material will be charged a material fee plus shipping in addition to the tuition. (Note that if you do not receive the material shipment in time for class, please download or print a copy of the material from the Education and Events section of your AI account.)
Download course materials PRIOR to class. Instructions to Download Materials:
- Sign into your AI Account at www.appraisalinstitute.org with the username and password you used when you registered.
- Click on “Education and Events” located on the right navigation menu.
- 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.