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    Basic Appraisal Principles

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    On Demand
    Date
    On Demand
    Sponsor
    Appraisal Institute
    Location
    Instructor
    Craig M. Harrington, SRA, AI-RRS
    Richard C. DuBay, SRPA, SRA
    Class Time
    28 hours
    Exam Time
    2 Hours
    Full Price
    $480.00
    AI Price
    $405.00
    Course Description

    If you’re considering a career in professional valuation services, your journey should begin with Basic Appraisal Principles. This four-day course will introduce you to real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, highest and best use, and ethical considerations. The course should provide a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles no matter what appraisal specialty you pursue.

    Co-developed by the Appraisal Institute, ASA, and ASFMRA

     
    Who Should Enroll
    • Beginning real property appraisers
    • Real estate professionals
    • Users of appraisal services
    • College students
    • Accountants
    AI CE Points
    Attend:
    150
    Attend & Pass Exam:
    200
    Pass Only:
    150
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    Course Objectives
    • Recognize the components of ethical and competent appraisal practice.
    • Recognize the distinctive differences among land, real property, real estate, and personal property.
    • Recognize and identify the three major land description systems.
    • Recognize the major components that appear in all definitions of market value.
    • Recognize the definitions of the economic principles of change, anticipation, supply and demand, competition, substitution, balance, externalities, and highest and best use.
    • Solve basic real estate math problems in fractions, decimals, and percentages.
    • Solve for mean, median, and mode.
    • Use a financial calculator to perform mortgage calculations and to solve problems in simple and compound interest.
    • Recognize the definitions of appraisal practice, valuation services, appraisal review, and other key terms.
    • Identify the basic components in the appraiser’s scope of work decision.
    Course Details

    Program Overview:

    Online Syllabus

    Assignments:
    No

    Equipment:

    • A financial calculator is required. The accepted model used in the program is the HP-12C. AI education programs that require a financial calculator are developed with HP-12C keystrokes; using this model is highly recommended.
    • You must be familiar with calculator operation when the program begins. Do not enroll expecting to be taught how to use a financial calculator.
    • Free Review: Using a Financial Calculator: Formulas, Symbols, Math Review, and Sample Problems; and Financial Calculator Practice Exercises
    • For additional help with the HP-12C, take our online seminar Using Your HP-12C Financial Calculator
    • HP-12C calculator User’s Manual

    Additional Information:

    The cost of this course includes a course handbook that will be available for immediate download.

    Exam:
    You will have 90 days from the time that you complete the course to take the proctored, offline exam. Testing center locations in your area can be found by clicking on this link: www.pearsonvue.com/ai.
    Exam FAQ

    Online Course Access
    Go to www.appraisalinstitute.org and log in with the username and password you used when you registered. Click on the red “My Account” button if you are not automatically taken to your account page.
    1. Click "Education and Events" on the right navigation menu.
    2. Find the course under the “Online Courses” heading and click the “Begin” button.
    IMPORTANT NOTE: Once this button is clicked, your access length time (e.g. 90 days) will begin. Only click when you intend to start the course. If you are returning, once you have started the course, click the “Continue” button to continue.

    Other Details
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