Advanced Appraisal Review
January30th & 31st, 2024 | 2-day session; 3.5 hours each day
Session 1: Tuesday, January 30th | 10AM-1:30PM Central Time
Session 2: Wednesday, January 31st |10AM-1:30PM Central Time
$155.95
Course Approval Information
AL-#C02778
AR-Approved
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CA-2210501034
CO-#2213
FL-#3572
GA-#74887
HI- #22-265
ID-Approved
IL-#575.010598
IA-Accepts
IN-Approved
KS-387.C22.N
KY-Approved
LA-Approved
MD-Approved
MI-#2356
MN-1034168
MO – Approved
MS-#50418
MT-Accepts
NE – #2233414.33
NV-#CE.0009570-A
NJ-2022-215
NM-#4126
NY-A5503-07
NC-#4492
OH-Q04300706A 22
OK-709
OR-#APEL-C-0622-0035
PA-Approved (expires 8/23/2025)
SC-CE2037
TN-2617
TX-#43932
UT-AC220613
VA-Approved
WA-A22014867
WI-4373
WV – Approved
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Want to become an appraisal reviewer and start accepting review assignments? This advanced course will help get you there.
In the class, you’ll review updates to USPAP, do practical exercises, see examples of actual review appraisals, and discuss how to develop a review appraisal assignment. By the end of this class, you’ll understand how to review appraisal reports for USPAP compliance.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
– Explore USPAP with regard to reviewappraisal assignments
– Analyze best practices for appraisalreview
– Determine scope of work necessary forappraisal review assignments
– Unravel the differences/conflicts betweenScope of Work Rule and Assignment Conditions
– Uncover the difference between what “I”would do and what USPAP requires
– Find out why assignment conditions arenot necessarily required Scope of Work requirements
– Find the best methods to addressassignment conditions v. scope of work.
– Hit upon the highlights of the variousGSE assignment conditions and how they apply to scope of work
– Review a proper statement of scope ofwork
– Look at the three cardinal rules ofappraisal review
– Identify the fundamentals of scope ofwork development
– Review the Top Ten list for appraisalreviews
– Define the rules of when standard 1applies and how to adjust scope of work
– Describe the goal of appraisal review
– Explain the benefits of using USPAP asthe basis for all appraisal reviews (NOT WHAT FHA/VA/AMC ETCREQUESTS/REQUIRES.)
– Look at USPAP requirements for datacollection and verification
– Learn the basics of math as applies toconsistency in adjustments
– Interpret when an appraiser’s scope ofwork is appropriate
– Establish consistency in size, datacredibility, and analysis
– Identify the goal of appraisal reviewsthat include an opinion of value
– Critique several appraisals for USPAPcompliance
– Look at the proper steps to articulateyour appraisal review assignments
– Review work file requirements forappraisal review assignments
– Appreciate review basics by completingpractice critiques
– Recognize the difference between USPAPcompliance and “How I do things”
Join us for a Live-Virtual offering of our brand new 7-Hour CE class, Advanced Appraisal Review, with Instructor Hal Humphreys.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
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,and class starts at 10AM CT sharp each day!
If you are on Pacific Time, Class is from 8am-11:30am PT (doors open at 7am).
If you are on Mountain Time, Class is from 9am-12:30pm MT (doors open at 8am).
If you are on Central Time,Class is from 10am-1:30pm CT (doors open at 9am).
If you are on Eastern Time, Class is from 11am-2:30pm ET (doors open at 10am).
*REFUND POLICY (24hr Cancellation Policy): Refund requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the start of class. Cancellation must be in writing. No refunds will be given within 24 hours of class start.
If you register within 24 hours of Class Start, you will only be eligible for a transfer. This transfer credit expires 30 days after the original class date. After this 30 day period, we are unable to issue a transfer, and you will forfeit the class cost.
*CE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: The class is offered via Zoom Meeting. Computer audio/video, reliable internet connection, and 100% attendance are required for CE credit. We must be able to see and hear your camera, and you are not allowed to be driving or riding in a car during class. These are state requirements for CE.
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 | support@agentelearning.com
Course Instructor
Hal Humphreys
Thomas H. Humphreys is a career-long real estate appraiser. He grew up measuring houses with his father, an appraiser. In the course of the past 30 years, Mr. Humphreys has appraised property across the country. He is a hearing officer for the Davidson County Board of Equalization. He has been a contract investigator/reviewer for the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. He also assists attorneys who represent citizens accused of crimes. Mr. Humphreys is partner in Appraiser eLearning and is the director of education for StoryboardEMP, llc, an education media company.
