Gaining Geographic Competency
and Mastering Market-Based Adjustments
Instructor: Heather Sullivan
Location: Community Foundation Campus
5049 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
Date: Friday October 11th, 2024
8:30am-9:00am Welcome/Registration
9:00am-12:00pm Gaining Geographic Competency (CE 3hrs)
12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch (included in full day registration)
12:30pm-4:30pm Mastering Market Based Adjustments (CE 4hrs)
Gaining Geographic Competency
Course Hours: 3 hours
AZ Course Approval Number: Pending
Course Description: "Location, location, location!" In real estate, location is the single most important factor in determining property value. This course emphasizes the critical importance of understanding the market and neighborhood of a property. You will explore the concept of competency—what it means, why it's essential, and the steps required to achieve it, especially in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Through hands-on exercises and practical applications, you will also work to gain geographic competency in a new market, equipping you with the skills to assess and adapt to different real estate environments with confidence.
Mastering Market-Based Adjustments
Course Hours: 4 hours
AZ Course Approval Number: CE - 1900023
Course Description: This immersive 4-hour training session is designed to elevate your appraisal analysis skills and master market-based adjustments. In this comprehensive course, participants will delve into the intricacies of market analysis, debunking common myths and misconceptions while advancing their understanding of various analytical techniques. Through hands-on exercises and expert guidance, attendees will gain the competence to perform complex calculations and critically evaluate the reliability of data and their adjustment results. To reinforce theoretical concepts, participants will engage in multiple comprehensive case studies throughout the training. Leveraging Aloft's innovative Appraiser Toolkit, participants will expedite the analysis process, gaining practical experience in real-world scenarios. By reintroducing the Cost Approach to Value as a foundation for market value determination, attendees will learn a mathematically sound method to calculate and validate sales comparison grid adjustments. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your analytical skills and unlock new levels of proficiency in market-based adjustments.
Heather Sullivan is a Certified Residential Appraiser and serves as Head of Learning and Development at Aloft. Heather spearheads an array of educational initiatives. Her efforts focus on cultivating the development of the next generation of appraisers and enhancing the skills and expertise of the current workforce. Heather is an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor and plays a pivotal role in shaping industry standards as a member of The Appraisal Foundation's Appraisal Standards Board.
