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Appraisal Institute Education

General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach | Program Details

General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach is an in-depth look at this valuation analysis method. It begins with detailed discussions of property comparability, techniques used to gather and verify data for a subject property, and use of this data in selecting appropriate comparable properties and neighborhoods for analysis in the approach. The course explores ways to sort and analyze data and effectively apply certain statistical analysis tools. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of comparable sales using units and elements of comparison is approached through extensive practice problems, case studies, and lecture.

Program Overview
Table of Contents and Overview [PDF]
Course Schedule [PDF]

Recommended Text
The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 4th ed.
The Appraisal of Real Estate, 13th ed.

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Tuition
Please contact the sponsoring chapter for information on fees applicable to chapter programs.

Required Equipment

  • HP12C calculator
  • HP12C calculator user's manual
  • 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.
  • Laptops NOT REQUIRED

  • Appraisal Institute Credit Hours
    30 hours (including 3-hour exam)

    Prerequisites

  • Basic Appraisal Principles
  • Basic Appraisal Procedures
  • National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Course, 15-Hour

    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
    Those seeking General Appraiser Certification

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  • Class Schedule & Locations

    12/14/2009 - 12/17/2009
    Location: Indianapolis, IN
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    Sponsor: Hoosier State
    Contact: Shannon Madden, (317) 815-1340
    Instructor: Pending, Instructor & Foltz, Kenneth G., MAI, SRA
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    01/26/2010 - 01/29/2010
    Location: Aurora, CO
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    Sponsor: Colorado
    Contact: Sherry Engleberg, (303) 691-0487
    Instructor: McCloud, Harold S., MAI & Pending, Instructor
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    02/22/2010 - 02/25/2010
    Location: Plano, TX
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    Sponsor: North Texas
    Contact: Ruth Kelton, (972) 233-2244
    Instructor: Kirby, Thomas R., MAI, SRA & Pending, Instructor


    03/12/2010 - 03/20/2010
    Location: Piscataway, NJ
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    Sponsor: Metro New Jersey
    Contact: Debra Miller, (732) 494-4716
    Instructor: DiSanto, Victor D., MAI & Josephs, Patrick A., MAI


    04/05/2010 - 04/08/2010
    Location: Atlanta, GA
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    Sponsor: Atlanta Area
    Contact: Suzanne Brockway, (770) 803-0024
    Instructor: Taylor, Gary P., MAI, SRA & Vernor, PhD, James D., MAI


    04/19/2010 - 04/22/2010
    Location: Chicago, IL
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    Sponsor: Chicago
    Contact: Kate Fulford, (312) 616-9405
    Instructor: Foltz, Kenneth G., MAI, SRA & Pending, Instructor
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    04/19/2010 - 04/22/2010
    Location: St. Paul, MN
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    Sponsor: North Star
    Contact: Maribelle Cushman, (651) 633-0676
    Instructor: Vernor, PhD, James D., MAI & Pending, Instructor
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    05/04/2010 - 05/07/2010
    Location: Indianapolis, IN
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    Sponsor: Hoosier State
    Contact: Shannon O'Keefe, (317) 815-1340
    Instructor: Wagner, Stephen S., MAI, SRA
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    05/05/2010 - 05/08/2010
    Location: Houston, TX
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    Sponsor: Houston
    Contact: Ginger Coleman, (713) 668-1757
    Instructor: Fahrenthold, Andrea Masters, MAI & Wright, Larry T., MAI, SRA
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    05/10/2010 - 05/13/2010
    Location: Burbank, CA
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    Sponsor: Southern California
    Contact: Zouka Rosen, (818) 957-5111x21
    Instructor: Dowling, Vincent M., MAI, SRA & Pending, Instructor
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    06/02/2010 - 06/05/2010
    Location: San Diego, CA
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    Sponsor: San Diego
    Contact: Patti Kreutzer, (858) 292-7324
    Instructor: Coyle, M. Lance, MAI & Pending, Instructor
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    06/08/2010 - 06/11/2010
    Location: Greensboro, NC
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    Sponsor: North Carolina
    Contact: Nancy Toombs, (336) 297-9511
    Instructor: Taylor, Gary P., MAI, SRA & Pending, Instructor


    06/16/2010 - 06/19/2010
    Location: Conshohocken, PA
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    Sponsor: Philadelphia Metropolitan
    Contact: Robin Selkin, (610) 238-0535
    Instructor: Dowling, Vincent M., MAI, SRA & Pending, Instructor
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    08/17/2010 - 08/20/2010
    Location: Las Vegas, NV
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    Sponsor: Las Vegas
    Contact: Tina Anderson, (702) 838-8489
    Instructor: Kirby, Thomas R., MAI, SRA
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    08/23/2010 - 08/26/2010
    Location: Plano, TX
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    Sponsor: North Texas
    Contact: Ruth Kelton, (972) 233-2244
    Instructor: Litolff Jr, Edwin W., MAI & Wright, Larry T., MAI, SRA


    10/05/2010 - 10/08/2010
    Location: Tigard, OR
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    Sponsor: Greater Oregon
    Contact: Vicki Champ, (503) 316-1979
    Instructor: Kirby, Thomas R., MAI, SRA & Pending, Instructor
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    10/25/2010 - 10/28/2010
    Location: St. Louis, MO
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    Sponsor: Greater St. Louis
    Contact: Cathy Mifflin, (314) 355-8890
    Instructor: Spence, William D. Otto, MAI & Atkinson, Linda R., MAI


    11/01/2010 - 11/04/2010
    Location: Chicago, IL
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    Sponsor: Chicago
    Contact: Kate Fulford, (312) 616-9405
    Instructor: Spence, William D. Otto, MAI & Pending, Instructor
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    11/09/2010 - 11/12/2010
    Location: Indianapolis, IN
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    Sponsor: Hoosier State
    Contact: Shannon O'Keefe, (317) 815-1340
    Instructor: Wagner, Stephen S., MAI, SRA
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    11/10/2010 - 11/13/2010
    Location: Houston, TX
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    Sponsor: Houston
    Contact: Ginger Coleman, (713) 668-1757
    Instructor: Kirby, Thomas R., MAI, SRA & Pending, Instructor