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Advanced Residential Report Writing/Part 2

Instructor: Mark V. Smeltzer, Sr., MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

Class Time: 28 hours Exam Time: 2 Hours

Part 2: Advanced Residential Report Writing

Dates: March 28th – April 2nd, 2025 (Sunday Off)

28 Hour Class Plus a 2 Hour Exam for a total of 30 hours

Building on Part 1, this session dives deep into residential report writing techniques. Learn how to structure comprehensive reports, comply with industry standards, and effectively communicate your appraisals. This course is crucial for professionals looking to refine their writing skills and elevate their appraisal reports to the next level.

Fees:

• AI Member: $700
• Non-Member: $825

Accommodations for Out-of-Town Attendees

If you are traveling from out of town, we recommend booking a room at a nearby hotel for your convenience. You can book your stay at Comfort Suites Milwaukee West.

Course Description

In Part 2 of a two-course program, you are provided with the tools to write sections of a narrative report. You’ll complete eight writing assignments based on sections of a narrative appraisal report for the case study property you analyzed in Part 1. This course provides you with the tools to 1) apply a wide range of appraisal procedures to solve complex appraisal problems and 2) use a narrative reporting format with confidence to explain and support your conclusions convincingly.

PRECLASS VIDEO AND ASSIGNMENT!

To ensure success in this course, it is important that you watch a short preclass video, which details the unique expectations not only for this course/package, but also the preclass assignment as well.

Who Should Enroll

Appraisers seeking residential real property appraiser certification with experience and understanding of the fundamental concepts of appraising.

Course Objectives

• Recognize communication problems commonly found in appraisal report writing.
• Write and edit the seven analytical sections included in a valuation assignment that uses all three approaches to value.
• Write an effective letter of transmittal.
• Communicate valuation analysis in a clear, convincing manner that is not misleading to an intended user.
• Rewrite sentences and paragraphs to communicate your analysis more clearly and concisely.

Prerequisites

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word OR similar word processing software AND Excel or similar spreadsheet software.

Equipment Requirements

• A laptop computer is required with a flash drive and Microsoft Word and Excel OR form software with AI Reports Form 100, Summary Appraisal Report • Residential, installed OR other word processing/spreadsheet program AND Adobe Acrobat Reader software for converting files to PDFs.
• A financial calculator is required. The accepted model used in the program is the HP-12C.

Yes. Please CLICK HERE to download the REQUIRED files BEFORE the course begins for important tips and tools.