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Appraisal Institute Education

Comparative Analysis | Program Details

Overview:
The objective of this seminar is to explore how comparative (or transactional) analysis can be used to appraise the market value of various types of real properties. This practical, hands-on seminar will address the actual employment and application of appraisal methods and techniques. You will translate theory into practice through extensive and varied online activities. By applying concepts to real-world situations, you can discover new ways to use your knowledge and analytical skills.
This class provides 7.0 hours of education and is divided into four modules:

Syllabus:
Introduction
Module 1: The Comparison Process
Module 2: Elements of Comparison
Module 3: Quantitative Analysis
Module 4: Qualitative Analysis
Conclusion

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the transactional analysis procedure.
  • Recognize the basic steps in the sales-comparison approach.
  • Understand the relationship of market analysis to the valuation-by-comparison process.
  • Identify appropriate units of comparison for various types of properties.
  • Apply several units of comparison to a single property.
  • Identify the elements commonly used to asses property comparability.
  • Identify commonly used methods for extracting and supporting adjustments to comparable sales.
  • Understand the techniques that are effective for making adjustments for particular elements of comparison.
  • Understand the use of quantitative analysis techniques.
  • Recognize valuation situations that involve qualitative analysis

  • Appraisal Institute Credit Hours
    Attendance Hours: 7.0
    Exam Hours: 0.0

    Category
    General [Gen]

    Prerequisites
    Successful completion of Appraisal Principles, Appraisal Procedures, and Basic Income Capitalization, or an equivalent educational background is required

    Required Technology
    Financial Calculator is required for this class.You can take a financial calculator into the exam provided you clear the memory banks before hand. The allowed calculators are: HP 10b, HP 10bii, HP 12c, HP 17bii, HP 19bii calculators or Texas Instruments (TI) BA II PLUS. Other calculators are prohibited for the exam.

    Recommended Text
    None.

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    Tuition
    Member: $ 114.00
    Regular: $ 137.00

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    Instructor
    Arlen C. Mills, MAI, SRA

    Contact Name
    John Witham

    Disclaimer
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    Additional Information
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    Online Class Schedule

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    11/01/2009 - 12/01/2009
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    12/01/2009 - 12/31/2009
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    12/15/2009 - 01/14/2010
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    01/01/2010 - 01/31/2010
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    01/15/2010 - 02/14/2010
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    02/01/2010 - 03/03/2010
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    02/15/2010 - 03/17/2010
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    03/01/2010 - 03/31/2010
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    03/15/2010 - 04/14/2010
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