• Four-day course provides a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles no matter what appraisal specialty you pursue.

• Apply the principles and concepts learned in Basic Appraisal Principles. Four-day course presents three approaches to reaching an opinion of value—income capitalization, cost, and sales comparison—and applies them in true-to-life case studies and problems.

• This one-day introduction course focuses on the evolution of green buildings, the concept of sustainability in buildings, and the principles, practices, and components that distinguish sustainable from traditional buildings.

• As governmental mandates continue to filter down to all local communities, and buyers, sellers, developers and financiers of real estate market assess the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability, it is imperative that real estate professionals become familiar with the concepts of green building.

• This one-day course introduces participants to valuation methods for appraising the high performance house. Participants learn the appraisal procedures for valuing green residential properties to assist in supporting an opinion of value. Focuses on the valuation process in different appraisal problems encountered in appraising green properties.

• As the US continues to search for energy alternatives, properties improved with solar PV (photovoltaic) are becoming more common, creating demand for appraisers trained in properly valuing solar PV. Encountering a solar photovoltaic (PV) system could present a valuation problem that you may not be prepared to solve.

• Embark on an in-depth journey of the seven steps outlined through the review process. Learn how to develop opinions of completeness, accuracy, adequacy, relevance, and reasonableness relative to the work under review.

• Focusing on three case studies that present the challenges reviewers face every day in review assignments, apply the review process by developing review opinions of completeness, accuracy, adequacy, relevance, appropriateness, and credibility specific to another appraiser’s work.

• Embark on an in-depth journey of the seven steps that our outlined through the review process. To be a reviewer, an appraiser must learn how to develop opinions of completeness, accuracy, adequacy, relevance, and reasonableness relative to the work under review.

• This course applies the review process to practical problems that residential reviewers face every day. In Review Theory-Residential, participants learned about developing review opinions of completeness, accuracy, adequacy, relevance, reasonableness, appropriateness, and credibility specific to another appraiser’s work, including reasons for disagreement.

• Two-day course provides an overview of business opportunities in specialized types of litigation other than eminent domain in which the valuation of real estate is frequently an issue.

• Understand the eminent domain process, rules and regulations governing condemnation appraisals, and important issues unique to this appraisal specialty. Acquire tools to address issues such as the valuation rules used by different jurisdictions, identification and valuation of the larger parcel, and the estimation of damages and benefits.

• Two-day course introduces the basic concepts and strategies needed to engage in litigation valuation. Explores scope of activities appraisers can expect in a legal action, including assessing the status of a case, developing a USPAP-compliant appraisal without preparing a written report, and understanding legal terminology and jargon.

Real Estate Finance, Statistics, and Valuation Modeling

• Two-day course provides an introduction to statistics, real estate finance, and modeling with applications to residential and commercial real estate appraisal. On Day One, develop an understanding of basic statistics and statistical analysis and learn how those skills can be used in valuation and evaluation practice. On day Two, gain an understanding of real estate finance markets, learn about credit conditions and their impact values on appraisal.

• Designed for those understanding the methodology in the approaches to value and is ready to embark on understanding the intricacies involved in one of the most difficult types of appraisals. Over 4½ days, gain familiarity with conservation easement valuations in a variety of different situations, including conventional appraisals, appraisals required to comply with Yellow Book, and appraisals for noncash charitable contributions.

• NEW! Much anticipated update to the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions was released in Dec. 2016. This two-day course provides a comprehensive review of the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions 6th edition and includes instruction to those involved in federal land acquisition valuation assignments. Essential for government agency staff involved in or who review federal land acquisition appraisals! Bonus: After your offering is booked, gain free access to the Appraisal Institute’s webinar: Yellow Book Changes – Overview for Appraisers.

• Learn how to solve a variety of land valuation and feasibility problems using less commonly used land valuation techniques in this one-day seminar. Interactive case studies and discussion topics cover highest and best use considerations, land residual analysis, contamination, impacts of tax increment financing on feasibility, condemnation, subdivision analysis, unit of comparison selection, and alternatives when inadequate land sales exist. 

• In September 2015, after decades of relying upon multiple sources of guidance to properly develop and report an FHA appraisal assignment (i.e. the HUD 4150.2 Handbook, the 4150.1 REV-1 Handbook, dozens of Mortgagee Letters, and Frequently Asked Questions–Valuation Protocol), HUD-FHA implemented its authoritative source, the 4000.1 Handbook ’This seminar will help your staff develop an understanding of the FHA Handbook 4000.1.

• Cover structured market analysis while applying the six-step process on two non-complex appraisal assignments. The process is not advanced, but lays the foundation necessary to apply advanced techniques. Most appraisal assignments can be handled using the process and the techniques demonstrated in this seminar!