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Feedback from Students:
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"I've taken other classes, but they have mostly been a waste of my time and money. I'll always take BrightPath classes if at all possible."

Comments on Stacey Anfindsen

• "Mr. Anfindsen was extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter and enlightened me so much on trends analysis and the best process to use. Thanks!"
• "I've learned new ways to analyze my subject and new tools for using TMLS."
• "Stacey was very knowledgeable about class content and gave real life experiences."

Comments on Bud Black

• "Super Job!!  Bud makes each part very clear. He covers everything well and with clarity."
• "Considering eight hours of class in one day, Bud kept our attention very well! Great!
• "Bud Black continues to be one of the best real estate appraisal instructors around.  None better at explaining the theory and then relating it to day to day appraising."

Comments on Joyce Pusey

• Joyce Pusey has been my preferred appraisal instructor for over 15 years. Invest in the best education and you will be the best you can be!
• Joyce Pusey made the exam prep "weekend school" very enjoyable and well worth the time and money spent. She seems to be an outstanding, caring instructor
• Joyce is the most knowledgeable appraiser I know. Can answer every question.
• The course subject matter was EXCELLENT! Real life situations and class discussion really helped. Thanks, Joyce!
• Joyce can make any topic interesting
• Joyce is an excellent presenter! Provides value-added useful information
• I will endorse this instructor as an excellent teacher and cares about her duty. All 5’s.
• Great instructor – fun, great examples, enjoyable personality, no wasted time – very personable.
• Excellent presenter of material and content.
• Joyce, as always, did a wonderful job. Very informative, class was paced appropriately, good exchange between instructor and students.
• Very knowledgeable and good communicator
• I always enjoy the approach Joyce uses to present the material.  I will see you in the fall, Ms. Pusey.
• Enjoyed the class and learned many things. Appreciate your teaching. Thank  you!

Comments about Mel Black

• Mel Black is the best appraisal and real estate continuing education instructor in North Carolina. He is now my sole source of appraisal CE.
• Mel brings years of appraisal, regulatory education and legal experience and expertise. Among the most knowledgeable instructors in the NC/SC region.
• Mel is thorough and fair. His legal knowledge brings the level of teaching up a notch or two over other instructors.
• An appraisal friend of mine asked if I wanted to use someone else for this class. My response was that I used the second string once before and it wasn't good. I simply want to say thank you for how to help the Appraisal industry.
• Mel is articulate and informed and brings actual, real-life events to explain and use as examples.
• Mel is an awesome instructor. I always learn useful information with his classes.
• Mr. Black has the unusual ability to present fairly mundane and dry subjects in a way that is engaging, interesting and enjoyable.
• Would like to continue taking courses taught by Mel Black. He is very knowledgeable and makes the course very interesting and enjoyable
• Excellent instructor abilities and expertise in subject matter. Good presentation skills and student participation kept everyone’s interest and attention. I look forward to future CE classes given by Mel Black
• After all these years of Real Estate Appraisal, I found that I could learn something new. Your presentation was as well prepared as any legal brief. The manner in which you taught was most interesting and professionally done. I look forward to attending other classes that you might be conducting.
• Fantastic instruction! Most interesting CE class I’ve taken in 15 years

Comments about classes taught by Mel Black
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USPAP UPDATE

• Best explanation of Exposure Time I have ever heard. Thank you!
• I wish the class was longer to cover more information. Not enough time for Mel to say all that he knows.
• Well done! As a new trainee, the method and discussion of class presentation helped to solidify and reinforce my newfound knowledge of my new profession.
• Thanks for not making this boring.
• I felt like I was actually being taught and not lectured to
• USPAP is tough - instructor made it better
• It's hard to find an instructor who knows the subject matter more completely
• I have been taking USPAP courses for over 20 years and I really think I got more out of your course than any in recent memory. Your conversational style and reasoned approach to these concepts were very much appreciated.
• I do eminent domain work and having an attorney's perspective is very helpful. I look forward to taking many more classes from you in the future.
• The tips for finding the sections was useful. I have always found USPAP books somewhat difficult to quickly navigate through.
• My favorite instructor. Makes a dry subject enjoyable! Thanks Mel!
• Great instructor.  I will look for other classes by BrightPath Education Services in the future.
• Mel always does an awesome job and I learn a lot in his classes.
• I always enjoy being in Mel’s classes!  Very good delivery and keeps your attention.
• Mel is the best!  Terrific knowledge of the subject

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APPRAISAL QUESTIONS: ESSENTIAL ANSWERS FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

• Mel was excellent - knew his subject, very good communicator, personable, good sense of humor. I would highly recommend him and this class.
• Mel is a very good instructor that makes the appraisal topic interesting.
• Very relevant class with compentent and knowledgeable teacher
• Instructor was engaging - knew his material and shared and allowed participants to share actual cases
• Very open, fast pace, interactive
• Very helpful and interesting class on appraisals. I learned a lot
• Mel made material interesting. Good speaker!
• Good instructor! Very enjoyable class!

APPRAISAL CASE LAW

• Excellent presentation of complex legal issues
• Most interesting CE class I’ve attended in 10 years
• Great course and instructor.  One of the best I have ever taken.
• Absolutely loved the class! Looking forward to taking more classes by Mel in the future.
• Mr Black was engaging, energetic and well versed in USPAP.  I will recommend his classes to my colleagues.
• Most interesting class I’ve taken.  This was my first year with the school and I would highly recommend it to others.

BOARD RULES AND LAWS

• I got more information in these two days than in all my other classes put together. Mel was great!
• Mel Black is an excellent instructor.  I will look for his classes when scheduling future CE classes.
• Very thorough, enthusiastically presented.
• Mr. Black’s background with the NC Appraisal Board brings an added dimension to this course.

TOP APPRAISAL QUESTIONS

• Best continuing ed course I’ve had.
• Instructor was very knowledgeable and informative…I highly recommend to others.
• Mel Black is the best instructor around!  Very thorough and interesting.
• Good course – real life examples are helpful in understanding rules and regulations. It definitely helps that the instructor is an attorney.
• One of the most interesting and well taught classes I’ve taken.  I will be taking more classes from BRIGHTPATH EDUCATION SERVICES
• Amazing as always. Thanks!