Beyond Paired Sales Course

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Beyond Paired Sales

Paired Sales Analysis is a technically precise and theoretically pure technique that can seldom be applied outside of the classroom due to data limitations and market imperfection. As the title implies, paired sales analysis is only one of the techniques covered. This course takes a detailed look nine other ways for objectively developing and supporting adjustments used in sales comparison approach when the available data is inadequate for paired sales analyses.

Purpose:

At the conclusion of this course participants will:

realize techniques exist for extending the classic paired sales analysis
be aware of ten recognized alternative techniques for developing adjustments and have a heighten awareness of their critical nuances
recognize the need to apply judgment at each step of the appraisal process
be aware that data beyond that used to mathematically derive an adjustment should be considered
recognize that appraising is rarely black and white – that is, there are few “correct” solutions to valuing real estate. The corollary that different solutions / opinions may be equally supportable / reasonable will also hopefully be imparted.
recognize that markets are very imperfect
realize appraiser’s opinions are neither fact nor exact.

How much and what is included?

The $145 seminar fee covers instruction, all needed student materials, refreshments at breaks, and lunch. Although not absolutely necessary, participants are encouraged to bring a calculator to class.

What is covered?

Ten recognized techniques for developing and reporting objective adjustments will be presented. Clarification of commonly misunderstood or overlooked aspects of these techniques will be discussed along with their relative applicability and reliability

What is the format?

Classroom style instruction, discussions, and presentations.

Prerequisites

Some experience or training performing valuations based on the sales comparison approach is required. A working knowledge of basic appraisal math (simple algebra, graphing, fractions) and how to use your calculator is required.

Facilitator:

George W. LeMay, NHCG#38

Education Credit:

Approved for 7 hours continuing education credit in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

This class has also been AQB approved for7 hours of continuing education by the Appraisal Foundation.

Approval packages were sent by July 18, 2008 to secure 7 hours of continuing education credit for the Real Estate Appraisal Boards in Connecticut, and Vermont. Although we are confident that the course will be approved in advance of the classes, we cannot guarantee approval by eitherl state board. Regristrants for this class will be notified by email if approvals are NOT obtained prior to the enrollment deadline (7 business days before the class) for their session, so they may cancel their registration and receive a full refund if they choose.

Enrollment Policies & Deadlines:

Due to facility planning needs, preregistration for all seminars is required. Preregistrations must be received no later than 5:00 pm Seven business days before the start of the course so we may provide a firm head-count to the facility. Preregistrations received after this time may be accepted on a standby basis if cancellations or no-shows make space available.

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