General Demonstration Report-Capstone Program

The General Demonstration Report—Capstone Program is an additional option Candidates may choose to complete the demonstration of knowledge requirement for MAI Designated membership. Like the traditional demonstration appraisal report option, the same skills and knowledge base are required to produce a complete demonstration appraisal report. However, this program was designed to offer an option that accelerates the completion of the report. Instead of selecting and compiling data on a property, participants are provided with a subject property and data to analyze and then write the report in a limited time span of approximately two months. Participants are required to attend two webinars. The first webinar is typically scheduled three weeks after the release of materials. There will be a five-and-a-half day on-site session (attendance is optional), where facilitators will be on hand to answer questions and offer guidance. On day seven at noon, the full report must be submitted for grading. No exceptions.

The program is designed to be completed in approximately two months; therefore, participants must realize they will need to commit a considerable amount of that time on analysis and writing tasks PRIOR to the on-site session. One writing assignment (fundamental market analysis) is required before the second webinar. It is important that participants understand they will need to spend a minimum of 175 to 250 hours to successfully complete this program. And during the five-and-a-half day on-site session, participants should expect to work on their reports after the seven-hour days spent on-site with facilitators. Ten to 12 hours a day that week will not be unusual.

Because of the nature of this program, NO REFUNDS or TIME EXTENSIONS will be granted.

Days 1-21 Download materials, begin review of materials

Day 22 WEBINAR #1: Introduction to program & Intro to Fundamental Market Analysis

Days 23-38 Complete Assignment: FMA

Day 39 Assignment due

Day 47 WEBINAR #2: Feedback on Fundamental Market Analysis

Days 48-66 Continue working on other parts of the report up to HBU

Days 67-73 CLASSROOM/SYNCH SESSION

Day 73 General demonstration report due

• Test ability to analyze the necessary data properly, support conclusions, and write an appraisal report providing analysis and conclusions that will lead the reader to concur with the opinion of value.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and technical expertise.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret real-world market knowledge.
• Present a consistent theme throughout the entire report.
• Support and defend your analysis.
• Communicate effectively and consistently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of valuation methods and analytical techniques.

• Advanced Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use or equivalent
• General Demonstration Report Writing Seminar within the last 5 years