Appraising in the Foreclosure Market (7 Hours Continuing Education) This 7-hour seminar addresses the challenges found in completing foreclosure related assignments. This includes pre-foreclosure appraisals, REO assignments, post-foreclosure reviews and the potential impact of REO inventory on non-REO properties. Seminar Objective: To provide the appraiser with the direction needed to satisfy client report requirements in these special case assignments. Upcoming Classes This course is ...
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Residential Appraisal Forms and USPAP Compliance (7 Hours Continuing Education) This 7-hour seminar covers the proper use of the most commonly requested residential appraisal forms including the most recently released Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac forms. The seminar covers the newest interior/exterior and exterior only forms for single-family, 2- to 4-family, condo, manufactured housing, and cooperative. The revised review forms are also covered. Seminar Objective: To provide the appraiser with the ...
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Residential Cost Approach (7 Hours Continuing Education) This seminar is intended as a practical refresher on the application of the Cost Approach to Value in residential appraisal. Topics covered include use of Marshall and Swift Residential Cost Handbook, proper use of report forms, the scope of work decision and disclosure as required by USPAP, site valuation and depreciation. Seminar Objective: To enable the student to demonstrate an understanding of the principles, methods and techniques ...
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