You "Auto" Know Better! - Valuation of Automobile Dealerships and Fuel Service Properties
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- Date
- November 3, 2026
- Time
- 2:00PM - 4:00PM (MST)
- Sponsor
- Colorado Chapter
- Location
- Virtual Classroom
Virtual Classroom
- Instructor
- Hunter Arnold
Darrin Liddell
- Full Price
- $60.00
- AI Price
- $50.00
Course Description
This presentation provides an overview of the valuation of specialized commercial properties, with a focus on automobile dealerships and fuel service properties. The first section examines automobile dealership valuation, emphasizing the importance of determining the property's highest and best use, understanding how dealership acquisitions are typically structured, recognizing the allocation of value between tangible and intangible assets, and correctly analyzing comparable sales data to isolate real estate value.
The second section focuses on convenience stores, gas stations, truck stops, and travel centers. It explores the unique characteristics of these properties, the factors that influence their value, and the distinctions among real estate, personal property, business enterprise value, and intangible assets. The presentation also reviews highest and best use considerations, discusses the application of the sales comparison, income, and cost approaches, addresses common lender and reviewer questions, and highlights current industry trends, including evolving market conditions and the growth of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Overall, the presentation is designed to help appraisers better understand the complexities of valuing these specialized property types and applying appropriate appraisal methodologies.
Who Should Enroll
State Approvals
| State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | CE | 2 | Synchronous | 07/16/2026 | 01/03/2027 | 3170 (Colorado Chapter) |
Course Objectives
Automobile Dealerships
1. Highest and Best Use of Automobile Dealerships
2. Understanding how acquisitions are often structured and the component value allocations of the going concern
3. Data Recognition of Automobile Dealerships
Fuel Service Property Valuation
1. Provide a high-level educational overview of the fuel service property valuation
2. Emphasizing Operational Considerations
3. Real Estate Fundamentals
4. Market Risk in the Appraisal Process
Course Materials & Recommended Books
Pricing Options
| Rate | Full Price | AI Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard
Today thru 11/03/2026 |
$60.00 | $50.00 |
Event Information
Join us for You "Auto" Know Better!
November 3, 2026
2pm - 4pm MST
This class will be hosted via Zoom. A link will be sent the day prior to the class.
ALL Class times are in MST
If you register for this course after noon on November 2, 2026, please reach out to the chapter office for a Zoom Link.
Reminders to Receive Credit for this Course:
- Register for the course with your full name, as it appears on your license
- Login to the course with your full name, as it appears on your license
- Have and maintain an active video feed for the duration of the course
- Ensure your face is in full view for the duration of the course
- Ensure that you are an active participant throughout the course
Being an Active Participant means that the student is engaged in the material and is not distracted or multitasking. By analogy, active participation for a live online course is like attending a live course. In a live course setting, students are alert and not talking on the telephone, traveling, running errands, or taking mid-lesson breaks during the class. All licensees should understand that failure to comply with the Division’s expectations may result in denial of continuing education credit for a course.