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Course Description: FHA loans continue to be a significant source of business for residential appraisers.  HUD Handbook 4000.1 is the “go-to” handbook for appraisers and lenders, and FHA Roster appraisers need to understand and comply with its requirements. This course focuses in detail on the Handbook, with emphasis on recent revisions to FHA appraisal requirements and protocols.  In addition, students will learn how to stay up to date with FHA requirements.  For appraisers seeking placement on the FHA Appraiser Roster,…

A study and presentation of one of the most discussed areas of an appraisal.    Designed to assist appraisers in: (1) Understanding the importance of adjustments that reflect the market and are market-based; (2) Recognizing weaknesses in merely using judgment and experience; and (3) Applying recognized appraisal methodology in developing adjustments. Course Delivery: This synchronous distance-learning course will be delivered via a Zoom video conference. In order to attend class, you’ll need to have an internet connection, a computer, laptop, tablet…

Course Description: This course is designed for residential appraisers who want to expand their skills to enable them to take on more difficult and complex assignments, and for those who want to learn new techniques for developing creative solutions to complex residential appraisal problems. This course will give the student a good understanding of various techniques that can be used in appraising unique and difficult properties – complex 1-4 family properties. The course begins with an overview of the factors…