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    General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach

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    September 18-21, 2024 Woburn, MA
    Date
    September 18-21, 2024
    Sponsor
    Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapter
    Location
    Courtyard by Marriott
    700 Unicorn Park Drive
    Woburn, MA 01801
    Instructor
    Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
    Class Time
    27 hours
    Exam Time
    3 Hours
    Full Price
    $660.00
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    $610.00
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    Course Location/Schedule:

    Courtyard By Marriott, 700 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA

    Check-in: 8:00 am on September 18, 2024

    Classroom Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm unless other stated by the instructor

    Course Attendance: One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. Credit and a course completion certificate can only be issued by attending 100% of the course. Please plan accordingly and be on time as late arrival or leaving early could jeopardize your receiving a certificate of attendance.

    Course Materials/Breaks: A downloaded copy of materials is included in tuition.

    Overnight Accommodations: We now have a discounted rate for students attending AI programs who wish to book overnight accommodations. Contact the Chapter office for details.
    Course Description
    This course provides 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 neighborhoods for analysis in the approach. You’ll explore 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 detailed practice problems, case studies, and lecture.

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    Who Should Enroll
    Those seeking general real property appraiser certification
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    Course 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.
    Course Details

    Program Overview:
    Table of Contents and Overview
    Course Schedule

    Assignments:

    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.

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    Additional Information:

    Course Materials Include:

    • Course Handbook (456 pp.)
    • Solutions Booklet (194 pp.)
    • Handout Packet (12 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.

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    Course Location/Schedule:

    Courtyard By Marriott, 700 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA

    Check-in: 8:00 am on September 18, 2024

    Classroom Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm unless other stated by the instructor

    Course Attendance: One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. Credit and a course completion certificate can only be issued by attending 100% of the course. Please plan accordingly and be on time as late arrival or leaving early could jeopardize your receiving a certificate of attendance.

    Course Materials/Breaks: A downloaded copy of materials is included in tuition.

    Overnight Accommodations: We now have a discounted rate for students attending AI programs who wish to book overnight accommodations. Contact the Chapter office for details.