Appraiser’s Guide to Highest and Best Use
Monday, October 7th
10AM – 2PM Central Time
$99.95
COURSE APPROVAL INFORMATION
AL – Course #C02940
AR – Course #AE048
AZ – Course #0124-0000002
CO – Course #2550
CA – Course #2410501063
CT – PENDING
GA – Course #77299
FL – Course #3815
HI – Course #24-132
*ID – Accepts
IL – Course #575.010729
IN – PENDING
*IA—Accepts
KS – Course #572.C24.N
KY – APPROVED
LA – Course #A0050
MD – APPROVED
MA – Course #1360050
MI – Course #20-1159194
MN – Course #1036635
MS – Course #50566
MO – APPROVED
*MT – Accepts
NE – Course #2243434.33
NV – Course #CE.0009821-A
NH – APPROVED
NJ – Course #2024-207
NM – Course #4386
NY – Course #A5744-04
NC – Course #4620
*ND – Accepts
OH – Course #Q04402301A 24
OK – Course #735
OR – Course #APEL-C-0124-0070
PA – APPROVED
SC – Course #2185
TN – Course #2761
TX – Course #48901
UT – Course #AC240114
VA – APPROVED
WA – Course #A24002186
WV – APPROVED
*WI – Accepts/PENDING
More State Approvals coming soon!
*States with an asterisk will accept CE which is approved in the state where it is being taught.
*If you don’t see your state listed, CLICK HERE to send an email to our education director, Ben Maxwell, and request approval or ask questions.
Course Description
Highest and best use analysis isn’t just a cut-and-paste recipe. It’s a logical decision-making process for appraisers, a series of hypotheses you’ll test against the facts on the ground. Think of yourself as a detective on a case: Assume nothing. Ask the four big questions:
- Do zoning laws and other regulations permit the proposed use?
- Can the structure physically be built on this property?
- Will it make money?
- Which of the feasible uses provides the most benefit?
Collect evidence. Support your findings. Most of all, keep an open mind as you seek answers. This is a critical part of your analysis, and it plays an immense role in making your real property appraisal credible. In this course, you’ll learn how to apply the four tests and make your H&BU analysis count.
Refund/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.
CE Attendance & 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 10 AM CT!
For Pacific Timers, Class is from 8:00 am – 11:30 am PT (doors open at 7:00 am).
For Mountain Timers, Class is from 9:00 am -12:30 pm MT (doors open at 8:00 am).
For Central Timers, Class is from 10:00 am-1:30 pm CT (doors open at 9:00 am).
For Eastern Timers, Class is from 11:00 am-2:30 pm ET (doors open at 10:00 am).
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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 | support@agentelearning.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’s a partner in Appraiser eLearning and owner of Reynolds Appraisal Service. Reynolds provides valuation services, seminars, mentoring, consulting and litigation support services nationwide.
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