Supporting Adjustments and Reporting the Sales Comparison Approach in the New URAR
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- Date
- February 12, 2026
- Time
- 8:30AM - 11:30AM (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
- 3 hours
- Full Price
- $100.00
- 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
State Approvals
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| 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 | ||
| 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 | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | C119-123 | |
| 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 | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 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 | 12/31/2026 | CE.0009927-A, A5930-03 | |
| NY | CE | 3 | 3 | Synchronous | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | A5930-03 | |
| OH | CE | 3 | 3 | Synchronous | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 084604505A 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 | 03184-ACE | |
| 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:
- 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 02/12/2026 |
$100.00 | $85.00 |
Additional Course Offerings
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| Metro New Jersey Chapter | February 12, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
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Event Information
Login/Program Access: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
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 February 11th 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.