National USPAP Update: (7 Hours Continuing Education) This seminar was developed for and the course materials are provided by The Appraisal Foundation. The 7-hour program is presented by an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor who is also a state certified real property appraiser. This meets The Appraisal Foundation’s requirements for USPAP continuing education. The focus of this seminar includes recent changes to USPAP. It will also cover other aspects of USPAP identified by the Appraisal ...
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Problem Solving in Appraisal Practice: (7 Hours Continuing Education) The seminar reviews the appropriate techniques utilized in selecting comparable sales, correlating and reconciling the approaches to value, and solves problems in actual appraisal practice. The seminar provides an opportunity to discuss and solve appraisal problems with a knowledgeable instructor and with other appraisers. The course material covers a wide range of property types and all levels of credentialing. Approval for ...
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FHA – Current Appraisal Requirements: (7 Hours Continuing Education) This seminar provides a review and update of requirements from HUD on completing appraisals for FHA insured loans. Topics covered include FHA terminology, the consumer protection notice, location and property analysis, FHA Protocol, report requirements and special considerations. The seminar has been updated to include the most recent revisions to the 4150.2 and other FHA changes. Seminar Objective: To provide the appraiser ...
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Appraising Manufactured Housing (7 Hours Continuing Education) Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and others have recently become more concerned about appraiser competency relative to manufactured housing. Included in this seminar is a history and an overview of all types of factory-built housing. The seminar also covers Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA manufactured housing appraisal requirements. Arizona approval #ABA 0507-637; 7 hours of CE Approved in New Hampshire and Massachusetts for 7 hours of ...
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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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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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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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Appraisal Principles, Procedures & Techniques: This seminar has been developed for the appraiser trainee or practicing appraiser as a review of appraisal concepts and techniques that are covered in-depth in qualifying appraisal education courses. Experience has shown that if all learned appraisal concepts and techniques are not practiced on a day to day basis, there is a need for this type of review. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), appraisal methodology, ...
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Residential Report Writing: This seminar has been developed for the real property appraiser interested in learning how to correctly report residential appraisal results based on the report type and scope of work in the assignment. It provides an excellent review for the experienced appraiser. It is important for the appraiser to recognize that the level of information required in each appraisal report is based on the agreement with the client and the intended use. The Uniform Standards of ...
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Analyzing Market Conditions (7 Hours Continuing Education) This 7-hour seminar includes discussion and instruction regarding researching, analyzing and reporting market conditions. Included in the seminar is detailed coverage of the new Fannie Mae Form 1004MC/Freddie Mac Form 70 (Market Conditions Addendum). Seminar Objective: To provide the appraiser with the knowledge necessary to perform a meaningful market analysis and adequately convey the results of the analysis in an appraisal ...
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Sales Comparison Methodology: This seminar has been developed for the real property appraiser who is interested in reviewing how to correctly develop and report the sales comparison approach in appraising real property. It includes the analysis and selection of comparables sales, making supportable adjustments and a review of the appropriate level of information to be included in the appraisal report. The seminar utilizes residential, commercial and agricultural case studies to strengthen ...
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General Appraiser Report Writing Update: This seminar has been developed for the real property appraiser interested in learning how to correctly report commercial and agricultural appraisal results based on the report type and scope of work in the assignment. It provides an excellent review for the experienced appraiser. It is important for the appraiser to recognize that the level of information required in every appraisal report is based on the agreement with the client and the intended use. ...
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The Professional Appraiser: This seminar has been developed for the real property appraiser who wants to elevate his or her level of professionalism. It serves as a review of the professional obligations in the Appraisal Profession. The concept of a professional and the Appraisal Profession are integrated throughout the seminar. The material reviews the criteria to become an appraiser and guidance for supervising trainees. There are examples of written documents to enhance your appraisal ...
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Enhancing Appraisal Practice: This 3-hour seminar has been developed for the real property appraiser who wants to elevate his or her level of professionalism in appraisal practice and be recognized by clients and the public as “professional.” Current economic and financial conditions has moved the emphasis from “cheap and quick” to hiring knowledgeable and experienced appraisers who provide credible assignment results as well as reliable documentation as part of an appraisal assignment. The ...
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The URAR Revisited (7 Hours Continuing Education) Seminar Description: This 7-hour seminar includes an in-depth review of the proper use of the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report appraisal form and the necessary addenda. Seminar Objectives: To provide the appraiser with the direction needed to satisfy client report requirements in single-unit residential appraisal assignments for the secondary market while communicating results clearly in a manner that is not misleading. Approvals pending - ...
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