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General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach

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Who should enroll Those seeking general real property appraiser certification
Description General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach is an in-depth look at this valuation analysis method. It begins with detailed discussions of property comparability, techniques used to gather and verify data for a subject property, and use of this data in selecting appropriate comparable properties and market areas for analysis in the approach. The course explores ways to sort and analyze data and effectively apply certain statistical analysis tools. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of comparable sales using units and elements of comparison is approached through extensive practice problems, case studies, and lecture.
Objectives
  • Identify and organize pertinent market data for the sales comparison approach.
  • Identify techniques used for data collection, selection, and verification.
  • Apply quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze comparable sales.
  • Perform meaningful reconciliation including qualitative analysis in the sales comparison approach.
  • Use a financial calculator to adjust for cash equivalency.
  • Identify ways to use grouped data analysis, sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, and trend analysis in supporting adjustments.
Prerequisites
Classroom Online Synchronous


Refer to this page for details of state approval hours for this course.

  • Attended Only:

    175

  • Attended Only:

    175

  • Attended Only:

    175

  • Attend and Pass Exam:

    225

  • Attend and Pass Exam:

    225

  • Attend and Pass Exam:

    225

  • Pass Exam Only:

    200

  • Pass Exam Only:

    200

  • Pass Exam Only:

    200
27 hours
90

Yes. Participants must complete mandatory assignments in this program. Please plan your time accordingly and allow up to 5 days for the instructor to review your assignments. The instructor may ask for a re-submission of incomplete assignments. You may advance through the program while you are waiting for your instructor to review your work. You may also contact the instructor to request expedited review.
Yes
3
Intermediate

Course Materials Include:

  • Course Handbook (428 pp.)
  • Solutions Booklet (194 pp.)
  • Handout Packet (12 pp.)

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Exam:
You will have 90 days from the time that you complete the course to take the proctored, offline exam. Testing center locations in your area can be found by clicking on this link:www.pearsonvue.com/ai.
Exam FAQ

Online Course Access
Go to www.appraisalinstitute.org and log in with the username and password you used when you registered. Click on the red “My Account” button if you are not automatically taken to your account page.
1. Click "Education and Events" on the right navigation menu.
2. Find the course under the “Online Courses” heading and click the “Begin” button.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once this button is clicked, your access length time (e.g. 90 days) will begin. Only click when you intend to start the course. If you are returning, once you have started the course, click the “Continue” button to continue.

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This course allows the option to test out of the course. Click to Challenge examination.

NOTE: States DO NOT  provide credit for challenge examinations.
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