This course engages appraisers in practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Course objectives are achieved through the discussion and application of residential valuation procedures, grammar rules and writing techniques, and specific writing assignments based on a residential case study. Participants will practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports. The techniques applied in this course are useful in real-life situations that complicate routine assignments.
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Program Overview
Table of Contents and Overview [PDF]  Course Schedule [PDF] 
Recommended Text
The Appraisal Writing Handbook  Using Residential Appraisal Report Forms: URAR 2005 (Form 1004) and Exterior Inspection (Form 2055)  Appraising Residential Properties, 4th ed.  The Appraisal of Real Estate, 13th ed. 
Ordering Information
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Tuition
Please contact the sponsoring chapter for information on fees applicable to chapter programs.
Required Equipment
HP12C calculator
You must be familiar with calculator operation when the course begins. Answers to problems in course material are shown using the HP12C. Do not come to class expecting to be taught how to use a financial calculator.
Free Review—Using a Financial Calculator; Symbols and Formulas, Capitalization Selection Tree, and Sample Problems; and Financial Calculator Practice Exercises
For additional help with the HP12C calculator, take our online seminar, Using Your HP12C Financial Calculator.
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Appraisal Institute Credit Hours
15 (including 1-hour exam)
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach, Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches,and National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Course, 15-Hour, or equivalent courses is required.
Students must sign a waiver at the beginning of the course stating that they have the prerequisites. If they do not, they will not hold the Appraisal Institute responsible and will not expect to receive special attention during the course.
Who Should Enroll
Beginning appraisers, real estate professionals, users of appraisal services, accountants
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Class Schedule & Locations |
12/04/2009 - 12/05/2009 Location: Piscataway, NJ Click here for location details Sponsor: Metro New Jersey Contact: Debra Miller, (732) 494-4716 Instructor: Adomatis, Sandra K., SRA

03/25/2010 - 03/26/2010 Location: Aurora, CO Click here for location details Sponsor: Colorado Contact: Sherry Engleberg, (303) 791-0487 Instructor: Blankenship PhD, Alan

04/12/2010 - 04/13/2010 Location: Chicago, IL Click here for location details Sponsor: Chicago Contact: Kate Fulford, (312) 616-9405 Instructor: Adomatis, Sandra K., SRA

04/20/2010 - 04/21/2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Click here for location details Sponsor: Hoosier State Contact: Shannon O'Keefe, (317) 815-1340 Instructor: Kunzler, Cheryl A., SRA

07/16/2010 - 07/17/2010 Location: San Diego, CA Click here for location details Sponsor: San Diego Contact: Patti Kreutzer, (858) 292-7324 Instructor: Swango, Dan L., MAI, SRA

10/04/2010 - 10/05/2010 Location: Chicago, IL Click here for location details Sponsor: Chicago Contact: Kate Fulfold, (312) 616-9405 Instructor: Adomatis, Sandra K., SRA

10/18/2010 - 10/19/2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Click here for location details Sponsor: Hoosier State Contact: Shannon O'Keefe, (317) 815-1340 Instructor: Adomatis, Sandra K., SRA

12/03/2010 - 12/04/2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Click here for location details Sponsor: Green Country of Oklahoma Contact: Susan Lamkin, (918) 832-9008 Instructor: Kunzler, Cheryl A., SRA
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