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Course:	Residential Report Writing and Case Studies
SAP Course Number:	78TECH400575

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General Information

Summary:	This course engages appraisers in practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Course objectives are achieved through the discussion and application of residential valuation procedures, grammar rules and writing techniques, and specific writing assignments based on a residential case study. Participants will practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports. The techniques applied in this course are useful in real-life situations that complicate routine assignments.
Learning Outcomes:	Residential Report Writing and Case Studies exposes the professional appraiser to practical writing skills necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Course objectives are achieved through the discussion and review of residential valuation procedures, a study of writing techniques, and specific writing assignments based on a residential case study. The writing and analytical techniques in the course are applicable to real-world appraisal assignments in order to make your reports concise, clear, and convincing. Participants will: Be exposed to and practice writing skills that will help them explain valuation procedures and conclusions to the intended user of their appraisal reports. Practice writing effective narrative comments1 for form appraisal reports. Review appraisal techniques and professional appraisal standards from a practical standpoint. Critique and complete an appraisal assignment of a single-family property.
Teaching Method:	Instructor Lead

Special Materials:	Although Appraisal Institute states that a calculator should be brought to clas, NO calculator is needed needed; this is a writing class.
Final Exam:	Yes

Continuing Education Credits

PA Board Approved	CEHs	Classes After		CEUs	Classes After		PDHs	Classes After

Initial Real Estate Appraisal:	15.00	01/10/13
Continuing Real Estate Appraisal:	15.00	01/10/13

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee. Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”
For informational purposes only:	1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
	1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction

Course Contact Information

For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:	Kimberly Rice
Phone:	(717) 783-4722
Email:	kirice@pa.gov
For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules, locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.

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By Peggy A Trevenen/PennDOT On 01/10/13 At 01:39 PM	By Peggy A Trevenen/PennDOT On 08/11/14 At 12:08 PM