Diversifying Your Practice-Inside and Out
A comprehensive guide on how to expand your appraisal career
Thursday, June 8th, 2023 | 8:30AM – 4:30PM CDT
*with 1 hour for lunch
$155.95
AL – Course #C02716
AZ – Course #0622-0000007
AR – Approved
CO – Approved
CA – Course #2110501027
FL – Course #3624
GA – Course #73432
HI – Course #22-144
KY – Approved
LA – Approved
MA – Course #1360024
MI – Course #2310
MN – Course #1034170
MO – Approved
MS – Course #50339
NM – Course #4139
NV – Course #CE.0009544-A
NC – Course #4454
NJ – Course #2021-208
NY – Course #A5537-07
IN – Approved
IL – Course #575.010602
IN – Approved
KS – 374.C22.N
OH – Course #Q04200410A 21
OK – Course #910
OR – APEL-C-0822-0043
PA – Approved
SC – Course #CE.1971
TN – Course #2517
TX – Course #42072
UT – Course #AC220619
VA – Approved
WA – Course #A22000976
WI – Course #4374
Pending approval in several states. If you don’t see your state listed, CLICK HERE to send an email to our Education Director, Ben Maxwell and request approval.
Course Description
Diversifying Your Practice examines the business decisions (or non-decisions) that can affect your bottom line. We’ll discuss ways you as a business owner can make more money and minimize your risk by preparing for many possible economic futures. If you’re a residential appraiser doing mortgage transaction work only, what happens when interest rates go up? If you’re only doing appraisals for refinancing and first mortgages, your work volume could plummet if the market shifts.
There are lots of ways to make a great living using your appraisal expertise. But what about other opportunities that may require you to wear different professional hats, such as real estate agent, property manager, or consultant? We’ll talk about why it’s sometimes useful to be ready to change hats, and how doing so can help you maximize your earning potential.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: (24hr CancellationPolicy): Refund requests must be made at least 24 hours or more prior to the start of class. Cancellation must be in writing.
If you register within 24 hours of ClassStart, you will only be eligible for a transfer/credit. No refunds will be given within 24 hours of class start.
System Requirements:
- This class is offered via Zoom meeting. Computer Audio, Video, and a reliable internet connection are required. We must be able to see and hear you on camera. This is a state requirement for CE.
- We recommend testing your computer video and audio prior to class day by opening a practice meeting on https://zoom.us/test.
*KNOW YOUR TIME ZONE: We’re on CENTRAL TIME. Class starts promptly at 8:30am Central.
- *If you are on Pacific Time, Class is from 630am-230am PT (doors open at 530am)
- *If you are on Mountain Time, Class is from 730am-330pm MT (doors open at 630am)
- *If you are on Central Time, Class is from 830am-430pm CT (doors open at 730am)
- *If you are on Eastern Time, Class is from 930am-530pm ET (doors open at 830am)
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Everything you need to know about our live virtual class offerings via Zoom
How do I register?
- Add any live-zoom course(s) to your cart and proceed to checkout.
- IMPORTANT: Be sure to provide the correct state and license number information during checkout, as this will be automatically pulled into our system for your completion certificate and reporting to your state.
- Once purchased, you’ll be automatically registered for the Zoom class meeting and you will receive a receipt via email.
What happens once I purchase?
- You will receive a confirmation email with your JOIN MEETING link (save this! This is the link you will click to join the zoom class meeting on Class Day.)
- If this is your first purchase with us, you will also receive an email with your Student Login Credentials, which give you access to your Student Account; Your student account is where you will access any online courses or completion certificates.
- If your Zoom Class comes with Course materials, they will be made available in your student account and also emailed to you in reminder emails (see “What to expect on class day.” below)
- If you don’t see your confirmation email (and you’ve checked your spam folder), just email us (we make typos too, and we’re happy to help).
- We highly recommend you download zoom for an even better in-class experience.
- You’ll receive reminder emails the day before and the morning of class. (NOTE: If you register within 24 hours of class start time, you might not receive reminder emails.)
- Be sure to click the Zoom meeting link and join the meeting 30 minutes before class start time, so we can get you checked in.
What do I need prior to class?
- Check your time zone! All classes are listed in CENTRAL TIME, so adjust your calendar accordingly. Our reminder emails the day before and the morning of class will list the correct times for all time zones, for reference.
- Download any course materials. You can find all appropriate documents for your course under “My Courses” in your student account.
- If you are taking a USPAP update course, have the current USPAP publication on hand.
- It is required that you keep your camera on for the duration of the class. Be sure to have a device with a working webcam, audio, and microphone, as well as good internet access.
Use the Zoom meeting link to join the class 30 minutes before class start time, so we can get you checked in.
Where is my link to join class?
- You should have received a confirmation email immediately after purchase, as well as reminder emails the day before and the morning of class. Your Zoom link to join class can be found in any of those emails.
- Be sure to check your spam folder if it is not in your inbox.
What should I expect on class day?
- Remember to use the Zoom meeting link to join class at least 30 minutes before the official start time, so we can get you checked in.
- Zoom Confirmation Emails (how you join the class): We will resend everyone’s Zoom confirmation emails 1 hour prior to class start
- Class Reminder emails with handouts (if any) and reminders: We send reminder emails on the day before and the day of class (unless class falls on a Monday or Friday; we don’t work weekends)
- Reminder emails will include: Any class handouts (if applicable), important expectations and requirements; REMINDERS ABOUT KNOWING YOUR TIME ZONE (we’re on Central Time); and student support / instructor contact information.
- Remember: you must be present with your camera on 100% of the class time. (This is a state requirement, not ours. We cannot make exceptions.)
What is your refund/cancellation Policy if I have to miss the class?
- Refunds require a 24-hour written notice.
- BUT if you miss class and forget to notify us, no worries! Just reach out to our team, and we’re happy to transfer you to a later class.
- We can only provide one transfer, so if you miss the second class, you will not have the option for a transfer and will forfeit the purchase cost.
What’s required for CE credit?
- You must be present with your camera on for the duration of class. (This is a state requirement, not ours. We cannot make exceptions.)
- You must be visible and prepared to answer instructor questions (please do not drive, work on other tasks, walk your dog, or anything else that might be distracting to the class).
- If you have an emergency or are otherwise prevented from being present and visible on camera, please contact one of the class moderators.
What features should I be aware of on the Zoom platform?
- Chat Feature
- Raise Hand Feature (alt + Y is the keyboard shortcut, or click the Reactions button)
- Mute/Unmute & Stop Video (you should only turn cameras off when on breaks)
- In addition to the live instructor, we’ll have a team member available to help everything run smoothly during class.
What happens after class ends?
- Ben Maxwell, our Education Director, will email a Course Evaluation link to all students immediately after class.
- Once you complete the evaluation, you’ll receive an emailed certificate from our LMS. Please keep in mind that failure to complete this survey will delay your certificate (it is REQUIRED).
- If you have any issues with the automated certificate, just reply to Ben’s Course Evaluation email and request a PDF copy.
- If you’re in a state that requires the provider to report on your behalf, we will report your CE after class. Please give us 24 hours to do so. (States in which we report on your behalf include: FL, GA, IL, NC, NV, OH, SC, TX, and UT.)
- If you have any questions, the instructor and class moderator will stick around for a few minutes after class ends.
How can I reach out if I still have questions?
- Feel free to reach out to our team Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Call us at (615) 965-5705 or email us at support@appraiserelearning.com
Course Author
Bryan Reynolds
Bryan S. Reynolds, CDEI™ is a KY/TN Certified General Real Property Appraiser, a registered agent with the TN State Board of Equalization and an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor. He has testified and appeared in various courts, planning and zoning boards as both an expert and as an agent making valuation arguments before local and state hearing officials and Administrated Law Judges. Reynolds is the owner of Bryan S. Reynolds & Associates, Reynolds Appraisal Service and a partner in Appraiser eLearning, www.appraiserelearning.com. He provides residential and commercial valuation services throughout the region and various educational offerings, mentoring, consulting and litigation support services throughout the country as well as being available for lectures and is well known for his Think Outside the “Check” Box approach.
AQB Certified USPAP Instructor
Certified General Real Property Appraiser
Consultant
Litigation Valuation Expert
FHA Lender Selection Roster Appraiser
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