Advanced Appraisal Review

Learn consistent means of developing and communicating appraisal review assignments in accordance with USPAP with acclaimed appraiser instructor, Hal Humphreys.

7 Hours CE

7 HOURS

$155.95

Pending Approval in several States

Refund/Cancellation Policy: Cancellations require written advance notice. Refunds will only be given if request is made 24 hours prior to the start of class.

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
*KNOW YOUR TIME ZONE: We’re on CENTRAL TIME, and class starts at 10AM CT sharp!
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).

Course Description

This course offers an advanced guide to best practices in appraisal review. The goal is to provide real estate professionals with a consistent means of developing and communicating appraisal review assignments in accordance with USPAP. In addition, this course covers updates to USPAP and highlights any specific changes made in the preceding years. Students will complete practical exercises, review examples of review appraisals, and discuss the proper methods, as articulated by USPAP for the development and reporting of a review appraisal assignment. By the end of this class, participants will have a better understanding of how to review appraisal reports for USPAP compliance. They will have a working knowledge of Standards 3 and 4, as well as all aspects of review appraisal best practices.

MAIN COURSE OBJECTIVES                                           

  • Explore USPAP with regard to review appraisal assignments
  • Analyze best practices for appraisal review
  • Determine scope of work necessary for appraisal review assignments
  • Unravel the differences/conflicts between Scope of Work Rule and Assignment Conditions
  • Uncover the difference between what “I” would do and what USPAP requires
  • Find out why assignment conditions are not necessarily required Scope of Work requirements
  • Find the best methods to address assignment conditions v. scope of work.
  • Hit upon the highlights of the various GSE assignment conditions and how they apply to scope of work
  • Review a proper statement of scope of work
  • Look at the three cardinal rules of appraisal review
  • Identify the fundamentals of scope of work development
  • Review the Top Ten list for appraisal reviews
  • Define the rules of when standard 1 applies and how to adjust scope of work
  • Describe the goal of appraisal review
  • Explain the benefits of using USPAP as the basis for all appraisal reviews (NOT WHAT FHA/VA/AMC ETC REQUESTS/REQUIRES.)
  • Look at USPAP requirements for data collection and verification
  • Learn the basics of math as applies to consistency in adjustments
  • Interpret when an appraiser’s scope of work is appropriate
  • Establish consistency in size, data credibility, and analysis
  • Identify the goal of appraisal reviews that include an opinion of value
  • Critique several appraisals for USPAP compliance
  • Look at the proper steps to articulate your appraisal review assignments
  • Review work file requirements for appraisal review assignments
  • Appreciate review basics by completing practice critiques
  • Recognize the difference between USPAP compliance and “How I do things”

Meet The Instructor

Hal Humphreys

Hal Humphreys

Hal Humphreys is a real estate appraiser with more than 30 years in the business. He has served as an expert witness in civil and criminal cases where citizens (many times, appraisers) were accused of fraud or negligence and as a contract investigator for the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Hal is a founding partner of Appraiser eLearning.

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