Getting It Right from the Start: A Workout Plan for Your Scope of Work

Description

The scope of work decision is the most critical one you will make in the development of an appraisal.  After identifying the key elements of the assignment, you decide what needs to be done to arrive at assignment results that address the needs of the intended users of the appraisal. This seminar will help you become familiar with the broad range of services that you can offer under USPAP and give you practice determining the appropriate scope of work for various types of assignments. Return to your office with greater confidence when making scope of work decisions.
Sponsor Date Location Delivery Format Check
State Approvals
 
Hawaii Chapter June 15, 2023 Honolulu, HI Classroom  Check Register
Metropolitan New York Chapter August 16, 2023 Synchronous  Check Register

Program State Approval & Hours

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Who should Enroll

General and residential appraisers

Objectives

  • Understand the evolution of scope of work in USPAP and the level of flexibility it provides in today’s appraisal assignments.
  • Recognize the parameters that define an assignment and know how to identify the client’s problem to be solved.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the numerous ways the appraisal process can be carried out in assignments.
  • Understand why disclosure of the selected scope of work is necessary.
  • Write clear, concise, and accurate scope of work statements for assignments.
  • Understand from examples how a broad variety of services are allowed under USPAP.

Prerequisites

None

Exam

No Exam

Level

Basic

Appraisal Institute CE Points

Attend: 35 AI Points

Class Time

7 hours

Assignments

Yes. After you register for this class, please go to your Education and Events page for details on what you must complete BEFORE class begins.
 
To access your Education and Events page, log on to the Appraisal Institute website at https://ai.appraisalinstitute.org/eweb (click on the three horizontal lines to the left of the AI logo and select “My AI Account” from the drop-down menu).

Program Overview


Required and/or Recommended Equipment

None

System Requirements

None specified

Additional Information

Seminar Materials Include:
  • Pre-class Memo (1 p.) 
  • Seminar Handbook (205 pp.)
  • Downloads (2.3 MB)

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