New Education Programs
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Quantitative Analysis
The new 35-hour Quantitative Analysis course implements a blended learning approach,
which includes a pre-class, two-hour online session combined with 30 hours of traditional
classroom education and wraps up with a three-hour exam on the fifth morning.
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Residential Applications: Using Technology to Measure and Support Assignment Results
This seminar will provide practical, hands-on, step-by-step training for residential
appraisers in the use of charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and pivot tables to support
residential assignment results. Participants will utilize their own laptop computers
during the seminar to solve specific problems relating to market analysis and the
three approaches to value.
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Fundamentals of Separating Real Property, Personal Property, and Intangible Business
Assets
This course provides the theoretical and analytical framework for separating the
tangible and intangible assets of operating properties. Through discussion, lecture,
readings, and case studies, participants will apply the theory of the firm and the
concept of economic profit to the solution of problems related to ad valorem taxation,
eminent domain, loan underwriting, and transaction price allocation.
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Appraising the Appraisal: Appraisal Review—General
The art of appraisal review requires a skill set that is distinctly different from
that of a field appraiser. Through this one-day seminar, professional appraisers
will gain invaluable insight into client expectations regarding content and quality.
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Valuation in Challenging Markets
This four-day course incorporates international economics, finance, business practice,
and law and regulation in practical case studies which include a variety of property
types and business activities that reflect different types of valuation by purpose
and use.
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NEW! The Uniform Appraisal
Dataset from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Understand the new Uniform Mortgage Data Program (UMDP) requirements for residential
appraisers to effectively complete and transmit an appraisal report to a lender
client. At this one-day seminar, you’ll learn the details behind the UMDP, which
is a joint effort by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to standardize and improve data
quality to benefit the entire mortgage industry.
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Introduction to Green Buildings: Principles & Concepts
Focus on the evolution of green buildings as well as the principles, practices and
components that distinguish sustainable from traditional buildings.
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Case Studies in Appraising Green Residential Buildings
Examine real case studies of high performance home valuation and develop problem-solving
skills in green building technology that you can apply on-the-job.
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Advanced
Concepts & Case Studies
The new 40-hour Advanced Concepts & Case Studies course implements a blended learning
approach, which includes a pre-class, two-hour online component combined with 35
hours of classroom education and wraps up with a three-hour exam on the sixth morning.
The pre-class online component will be available 28 days before the classroom session
begins.
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Advanced
Income Capitalization
The new 35-hour Advanced Income Capitalization course implements a blended learning
approach which includes a pre-class, two-hour online component combined with 30
hours of classroom education and wraps up with a three-hour exam on the 5th morning.
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more and register now
Advanced
Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use
The new 35-hour Advanced Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use course implements
a blended learning approach which includes a pre-class, two-hour online component
combined with 30 hours of classroom education and wraps up with a three-hour exam
on the 5th morning.
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more and register now
Advanced Spreadsheet
Modeling for Valuation Applications
This two-day seminar will teach appraisers to prepare advanced analyses in a simpler
manner and with less error. It will appeal to participants with experience in market
analysis and highest and best use and also those with experience in applying inferred
market analysis. Participants will find the applications especially helpful in the
areas of market analysis, feasibility analysis, and highest and best use.
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Analyzing Tenant
Credit Risk and Commercial Lease Analysis
Find out how a tenant’s credit – or lack thereof – can mean the difference between
a property with a reliable income stream and strong value, and a property that can
go dark on a moment’s notice.
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Analyzing the Effects
of Environmental Contamination on Real Property
Gain an excellent foundation into a complex area of appraisal valuation! In this
new seminar, participants will obtain an overview of federal, state, and Brownfield
programs. They’ll understand when the use of a hypothetical condition or extraordinary
assumption is called for in an appraisal report, as well as when the assignment
requires an appraisal of the “as-is” condition of the property. Also discussed will
be applicable USPAP provisions and the critical nature of the Competency Rule to
any assignment.
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The Lending World
in Crisis—What Clients Need Their Appraisers to Know Today
This revised seminar, previously released in 2005, titled What Clients Want Their
Appraiser’s to Know, has been updated to reflect dramatic changes in the
real estate market. According to clients, commercial appraisers are making the same
error – providing little or no critical analysis – which in these times is even
more critical now. Keep your client’s satisfied and your assignments growing by
attending this important educational program!
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Thinking Outside
the Form: Tools, Techniques, and Opportunities for Residential Appraising
In our new seminar, you'll discover new ways to add value to your mortgage appraisal
services and take your business to the next level. Challenge your current perception
of appraisal reports and discover the range of additional appraisal products – and
new business opportunities – that can result from thinking "outside the form."
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Whatever Happened
to Quality Assurance in Residential Appraisals: Avoiding Risky Appraisals and Risky
Loans
In addition to highlighting red flags that indicate the value is unsupported, you
will learn about new changes within the industry, such as the HVCC and the implementation
of the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Market Conditions Addendum to the Appraisal Report
(1004MC). Comprehensive discussions and practice problems on sales concessions and
how to handle declining values will show you how to address these problematic issues
in your everyday work product.
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Popular Education Programs
The Discounted
Cash Flow Model: Concepts, Issues, and Applications
This new, one-day seminar focuses on the basic concepts and principles of discounted
cash flow valuation and modeling. DCF modeling is a handy type of analysis that
is not widely used, but when used properly, you will find it adding value to your
appraisal assignments. Developed for participants with varied appraisal backgrounds,
this seminar presents hands-on learning to mirror real-world situations.
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Introduction
to Conservation Easement Valuation
This one-day seminar provides an overview of our extensive five-day certificate
program and introduces the complex world of conservation easement valuation. Become
familiar with the history, basic terminology, and documents associated with conservation
easement appraisals. Learn about the problems that arise when valuing conservation
easements under different scenarios and the concerns and controversies that exist.
Examine highest and best use issues, valuation, and reporting requirements.
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Introduction
to Valuation for Financial Reporting
This seminar introduces real estate appraisers to the relevant body of knowledge,
issues, terminology, and valuation practices involved with valuation for financial
reporting (VFR) including fair value (mark to market). Participants will discover
what they should know about VFR and understand how they would be involved in providing
real estate appraisals for VFR purposes. By the end of the seminar, participants
will understand how VFR purposes are a natural extension of valuation services that
they are currently providing.
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Residential
Design: The Makings of a Good House
Have you ever wondered what makes some houses more appealing than others? Or why
some architects and designers get it right and others just don’t get it? If so,
you should find this seminar appealing, as it was designed specifically to answer
those questions.
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Uniform Appraisal
Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions: Practical Applications ("Yellow Book" Seminar)
Insure that your work for the federal acquisition agencies meets the highest standards.
Federal land acquisition programs have unique appraisal needs. This two-day seminar
will acquaint participants with these needs and provide practical procedures and
solutions to insure appraisal reports fulfill them. Any experienced residential
or general appraiser interested in expanding their client base to include federal
acquisition agencies will learn to apply the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal
Land Acquisitions.
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Using Spreadsheet
Programs in Real Estate Appraisals - The Basics
The technological advances of the last ten years have caused a significant change
in the real estate appraisal profession. Ten years ago only a few databases were
computerized, but now, in today’s profession, nearly all databases are computerized;
therefore, it is imperative that appraisers can retrieve, list, and analyze large
quantities of data.
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Valuation by Comparison:
Residential Analysis and Logic
In this new seminar, participants will be exposed to the biases of human behavior
and the psychology and logic behind the residential sales comparison approach. Through
thoughtful debate on such topics as market value of actual sales, pending sales,
new construction sales, expired listings and rejected offers; this seminar will
also explore the techniques used by appraisers to interpret, and then anticipate,
the actions of buyers and sellers in today’s market.
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