Fundamentals of the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions

Fundamentals of the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) is designed for independent fee appraisers and agency personnel to learn the rules for appraising federal land acquisitions, as outlined in the federal guidelines known as the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition (UASFLA).

This seminar will acquaint participants with the large market created by the federal government for these appraisal services, and illustrate the special needs and requirements of that market segment.

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Residential and Commercial Appraisers

• Apply the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA), when appraising for federal land agencies.
• Describe the purpose and scope of the UASFLA.
• Discern the difference between “before only” and “before and after” UASFLA assignments.
• Employ the valuation rules related to federal land acquisitions.
• Apply and document the approaches to value.
• Employ the special rules applicable to partial acquisition appraisals.

None

No Exam

Basic/Intermediate

Attend: 20 AI Points

4 hours

No

Online Syllabus

• 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.

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I agree to the terms and policies set forth under the Appraisal Institute Education Policy. I also certify that I am the person identified under Personal Data and that I will personally complete each assigned component of instruction and any examination(s). I understand and agree that if I misrepresent my identity or arrange for someone else to represent himself or herself as me at any time during the Appraisal Institute online course or seminar, I will be immediately removed from the course or seminar and I will not be entitled to any refund. I further understand that if I am a Designated member, Candidate for Designation, Practicing Affiliate, or Affiliate of the Appraisal Institute and participated in any misrepresentation of identity, by affirmative act or failure to act, I will be the subject of a peer review proceeding under Regulation No. 6 for violation of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice of the Appraisal Institute, and such peer review proceeding may result in termination of my Appraisal Institute membership, candidacy, and/or affiliation.

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