Summary: | Review Theory—General is the fundamental review course that all reviewers should have in their education background. Participants embark on an in-depth journey of the seven steps that are outlined through the review process, which is at the core of this course. To be a reviewer, an appraiser must learn how to develop opinions of completeness, accuracy, adequacy, relevance, and reasonableness relative to the work under review. These opinions must be refined through tests of reasonableness in order to develop opinions of appropriateness and credibility. By taking this course, participants may gain invaluable confidence on the fundamentals of review
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Learning Outcomes: | Define review
• Distinguish between appraisal and review
• Evaluate the necessary knowledge and skills required to complete reviews
• Distinguish between trivial and material errors
• Identify types of review assignments and the process employed in the reviewer’s scope of work
• Recognize regulatory compliance issues for review appraisers
• Identify the steps necessary to effectively communicate the review
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Teaching Method: | Instructor Led
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Prerequisites: | None. However, please note that this course was written for appraisers at the General Certified level.
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Target Audience: | General Certified Appraisers, government agency members, and users of appraisal services
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Special Materials: | Laptop. This course includes writing exercises. Each participant will need his or her own laptop with word processing software.
• A financial calculator is required. The accepted model used in the course is the HP-12C. Note. Cellular phones, tablets, iPads, and other devices that connect to the Internet are NOT permitted during the exam.
• You must be familiar with basic calculator operations when the course begins. Answers to problems in the course material are shown using the HP-12C.
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Final Exam: | Yes |
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