How to Excel for Appraisers, Episode 4
Cost Analytics, Ratio Analysis, Highest and Best Use
Aired on Thursday, June 15th | 10AM – 11:30AM Central Time
90 Minutes
$49.95 (NON-CE Webinar)
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
*Registration Includes:
- an Excel workbook with 3 dynamic tabs on (1) Cost Analytics; (2) Ratio Analysis; and (3) Highest and Best Use
- access to the .mp4 webinar recording (even if you can’t attend live) and all materials; and
- 1-on-1 instructor support and Q&A during the live event and by appointment.
*NOTE – The Episode 4 Excel workbook and instructions will not be made available until the day before the webinar. We will email the Excel Template to all registered attendees on the day before and the morning of the webinar.
*Know your Time Zone*
We’re on CENTRAL TIME, and the Webinar starts at 10AM Central Time sharp!
If you are on Pacific Time, Webinar is from 8am-9:30am (doors open at 7am)
If you are on Mountain Time, Webinar is from 9am-10:30am (doors open at 8am)
If you are on Central Time, Webinar is from 10am-11:30am (doors open at 9am)
If you are on Eastern Time, Webinar is from 11am-12:30pm (doors open at 10am)
Webinar Description
In Episode 4 of our webinar series, How to Excel for Appraisers, we focus on Cost Analytics, Ratio Analysis, and Highest and Best Use. The goal of this webinar is to equip appraisers with a deep understanding of the relationships between these key concepts. With this skill set, appraisers will take a big step forward in appraisal development and reporting. AVMs and Evaluations will never compete with appraisers who can synthesize meaning from data.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
– Use the included Excel file to analyze trade-offs between site value and contributory value.
– Develop and document an opinion of site value using ratio analysis.
– Understand what Fannie Mae requires for your Highest and Best Use decision.
Webinar Registration Includes:
– an Excel workbook with 3 dynamic tabs on (1) Cost Analytics; (2) Ratio Analysis; and (3) Highest and Best Use
– access to the .mp4 webinar recording (even if you can’t attend live) and all materials; and
– 1-on-1 instructor support and Q&A during the live event and by appointment.
Webinar System Requirements
- This webinar is offered via Zoom meeting. Computer Audio, Video and a reliable internet connection are recommended.
- If you’re new to zoom, click the following link to launch a test meeting: https://zoom.us/test.
- Older versions of Excel should work, but instructors will be using Excel 365 to build the Killer Worfkile Template
- The Killer Workfile Excel template, with User Manual/Instructions, will be emailed to all registered attendees on the day before and the morning of the webinar.
Course Instructor
Tim Andersen
Tim Andersen is an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, consultant, and reviewer. He also does commercial real estate appraisal and Florida tax appeal work. He travels throughout the US teaching USPAP, and is an Approved Instructor for the Appraisal Institute. Have PowerPoint, Will Travel. Besides all facets of commercial real estate appraisal, other areas of expertise include writing, producing, and presenting webinars on all areas of real estate appraisal.
Specialties: Appraisal Institute member, designated as an MAI, Master of Science degree in Real Estate Appraisal , AQB Certified, USPAP Instructor, State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Instructor with the Appraisal Institute, Experienced Public Speaker
Course Author
Scott Cullen
Scott Cullen is a boots-on-the-ground Certified Residential appraiser from Minneapolis / St Paul with over 20 years of experience. He is a cofounder of Solomon, a suite of cloud-based calculators that help over 500 appraisers daily to quickly support their adjustments using the recognized technique of depreciated cost analysis.
His calculators come with licensed cost data built-in, making it easy and economical to support your sales grid adjustments. Beyond grid adjustments, Solomon supports other assignment results such as effective age, remaining economic life and site value.
