Condemnation Appraising: Principles and Applications

Condemnation Appraising: Principles and Concepts presents the eminent domain process, rules and regulations governing condemnation appraisals, and important issues unique to this appraisal specialty. Participants acquire the tools to address issues such as the valuation rules used by different jurisdictions, identification and valuation of the larger parcel, and the estimation of damages and benefits. They also examine advanced applications of appraisal techniques and problem-solving in condemnation cases. Finally, participants will discover how courts view various appraisal methodologies. Case studies reinforce the application of condemnation appraisal principles.

This course is in the Litigation Professional Development Program. View this list of FAQs, which includes information regarding the courses you’ll need to complete the program successfully.

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• Experienced residential and general real property appraisers interested in increasing their expertise and ability to provide services in eminent domain litigation
• Attorneys interested in effective and efficient integration of expert valuation testimony in their trial presentations

• Identify how property rights and land-use regulations affect the condemnation appraisal process.
• Determine which property to appraise in a condemnation appraisal.
• Recognize the importance of defining public projects and identify their impact on the subject property.
• Perform competent and admissible appraisals.
• Recognize the appraiser’s role in inverse condemnation actions.
• Describe the appraiser’s role as a consultant to legal counsel.
• Identify the valuation concepts and rules of law and procedure typically used in a condemnation valuation jury trial.

• Basic Appraisal Principles
• Basic Appraisal Procedures

Yes, 1 hours

Intermediate

Attend: 180 AI Points,  Attend and Pass Exam: 200 AI Points,  Pass Only: 0 AI Points

21 hours

No

Table of Contents and Overview
Course Schedule

• A financial calculator is required. The accepted model used in the program is the HP-12C. AI education programs that require a financial calculator are developed with HP-12C keystrokes; using this model is highly recommended.
• You must be familiar with calculator operation when the program begins. Do not enroll expecting to be taught how to use a financial calculator.
• Free Review: Using a Financial Calculator: Formulas, Symbols, Math Review, and Sample Problems; and Financial Calculator Practice Exercises.
• For additional help with the HP-12C calculator, take our online seminar Using Your HP-12C Financial Calculator.
• HP-12C calculator User’s Manual.
  

Course Materials Include:

• Course Handbook (455 pp.)
• Suggested Solutions (122 pp.)

You will be asked to clear the calculator’s memory before and after the examination. Only one calculator is permitted in the testing room. Examinees taking most AI exams may bring their own calculator to use during the exam. Laptops, cellular phones, tablets, iPads, wearable technology (smart watch, Apple Watch, Google Glass, etc.), and other devices that can store data or connect to the Internet are NOT permitted during the exam. In addition, all watches, wallets, bags, and purses must be removed and stored out of reach prior to taking the exam.

• Applications in Litigation Valuation: A Pragmatist’s Guide
  
• Real Property Valuation in Condemnation
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  (USPAP), current edition