Online Classes
Making Money in Foreclosures – What Late Night TV Forgot to Tell You
When Is Confidential Information No Longer Confidential?
Agents have been told not to disclose "confidential" information to others, but what is "confidential" and what can be disclosed to others? This class defines "confidential" as it relates to purchase and sale agreements, when information losses is not longer secret and when it’s safe to help the real estate appraiser. This class finally
Recognizing Real Estate Fraud
Recognizing Real Estate Fraud Part 2
Defining Market Value And How To Adjust For Concessions
Reporting "Market Value" is at the core of every appraisal. Failure to appraise at this value is a felony. Understanding Concessions are a critical part of determing value. This class will help the appraiser understand the process and how to properly create an appraisal.
This class is a must for all Appraisers.
Duration: 2.5
Appraisal Management Companies (AMC’s) and Their Impact on Real Estate Agents
New regulations and laws have changed the way agents, mortgage lenders, and appraisers interact. Appraisal Management Companies or "AMC's" now act as middlemen, taking the appraisal orders (and fees) from mortgage lenders and then hiring appraisers. Understanding the new system and how it impacts your transactions is vital.
This class has been designed specifically
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Determining Land Value
In this webinar Richard will show you nine different methods for determining land value, even in areas where there are “no” sales.
From the farm land of Kansas to the downtown core of San Francisco, the methods shown in the Webinar will help appraisers determine land value, site adjustments and improve the
Why the Cost Approach Counts
The Cost Approach is a vital component of a good appraisal report.
Many appraisers don’t know how to provide this approach in their appraisals.
This video/webinar will explain the requirements, where to obtain construction costs, even for remote areas, and how the approach can help determine condition adjustments.
A good Cost Approach is necessary
Legal Issues Involving Appraisal Review
This is not a class on “how to review” appraisals. This class explains the laws, rules and, regulations that appraisers, AMCs and, lenders must follow when conducting “appraisal reviews.” The term “appraisal review” is misused, so often it has become generic and misleading. This class will provide definitions, explanation and examples that will help
Explaining Quality and Condition Ratings
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and VA all require appraisers to properly classify homes using a specific Q and C rating definitions. This Webinar will explain the definitions and provide numerous photographs of homes that will help the appraiser select the proper definition and avoid conflicts with the Collateral Underwriter. The webinar will also
A Better Understanding of the Collateral Underwriter (CU)
The Collateral Underwriter has been around for a few years however it’s being “updated” and will be looking at new areas of an appraisal. This webinar will provide a more detailed understanding of what the CU looks for in your appraisals and the new issues appraisers are going to face under versions CU 3.2,
How Excel Can Help
Many appraisers are unaware of how spread sheet programs, like Excel, can help their business and appraisals. This webinar will explain the basics of spread sheet programs, where the free versions can be found and how EZ it is to use these programs. With just a little understanding of the basics, appraisers can avoid