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NEW COURSE:  Essentials of Advanced Appraisal Process - $100.00   *** NEW for Winter 2012 ***

CE: 7 hours approved for appraisal and real estate in OHIO
Instructor: Andrew Leirer, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, Ohio Certified General Appraiser
Course Description:  An appraiser sitting at his or her computer, filling out a form or writing a narrative report is just the final step in the Appraisal Process.  This new class takes an in depth look at the 6 step appraisal process: 1) Definition of the Problem; 2) Scope of Work; 3) Data Collection & Analysis; 4) Application of the Approaches to Value; 5) Reconciliation of Value Indicators and Final Value Opinion; and 6) Report of Defined Value Options. Yes, friends, a professional appraiser is so much more than a form filler.  This process applies to all appraisal work and all reporting types.  This is not a class on how to fill out the URAR report but how, regardless of the assignment, to produce a credible and defensible opinion of value. 

Additional Information:  Attendance required for CE credit.
Textbooks required: none

Keller Williams Greater Cleveland, 29225 Chagrin Boulevard, Woodmere, 44122:

Keller Williams Southwest, 18318 Pearl Road, Strongsville, 44136:

Keller Williams Chervenic, 3589 Darrow Road, Stow, 44333: 

   7 Hour National USPAP Update - $100.00

CE: 7.0 hours approved for appraisal and real estate in OHIO
            7 Hour Appraisal CE approved:   159100101 A 10
            7 Hour Real Estate Elective CE approved:  159100201 E 10
Instructor: Andrew Leirer, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, Ohio Certified General Appraiser
Course Description:  This class meets both the Appraisal Qualifications Board and Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing requirements for biennial USPAP education.  The changes effective January 1, 2012, are reviewed along with scenarios on how USPAP applies in the real world of appraising.  Attendees are required to have the 2012-13 Edition of USPAP and the Student Manual to take the class.  This is the new 2012-2013 USPAP class.  Know the changes before they take effect January 1st.

Additional Information:  Attendance required for CE credit.  Required every 2 years for licensed and certified appraisers.
Textbooks required:  2012-2013 USPAP + Guidance and 2012-2013 7 Hour National USPAP Course Student Manual
 

Keller Williams Southwest, 18318 Pearl Road, Strongsville, 44136:

Keller Williams Chervenic, 3589 Darrow Road, Stow, 44333:

  Order your books directly from the APPRAISAL FOUNDATION and SAVE MONEY!  
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Save even more money by downloading the books from the APPRAISAL FOUNDATION.
Bring your laptop to class to demonstrate to the instructor
 that you have a current copy of USPAP and the Student Manual.

 

Planning for a Valuation Business - $50.00  

CE: 3.5 hours approved for appraisal and real estate in OHIO
Instructor: Andrew Leirer, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, Ohio Certified General Appraiser
Course Description:  Dont wait for the phone to ring, fax to ding or your email to buzz.  Learn techniques for getting new business and how to plan to earn the money you want.  Remember, fail to plan and you plan to fail.

Additional Information:  Attendance required for CE credit.
Textbooks required: none

  Avoiding Common Appraisal Errors - $50.00

CE: 3.5 hours approved for appraisal and real estate in OHIO
            3.5 Hour Appraisal CE approved:  159100501 A 10
            3.5 Hour Real Estate Elective CE approved:  159100401 E 10
Instructor: Andrew Leirer, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, Ohio Certified General Appraiser
Course Description:  Review the URAR report with an eye towards USPAP compliance.  This class will highlight the most common errors made in reports which can lead to disciplinary action against the appraiser. It will address internal consistencies within the appraisal report, scope of work issues, intended users and meeting client requirements.  Updated to balance Uniform Appraisal Dataset and USPAP requirements.  Learn to spot those errors which could land you in Appraisal Jail.
Additional Information:  Attendance required for CE credit.
Textbooks required: none
 

  Appraising After the Mortgage Meltdown - $100.00

CE: 7.0 hours approved for appraisal and real estate in OHIO
            7 Hour Appraisal CE approved:  159101607 A 09
            7 Hour Real Estate Elective CE approved:  159101507 E 09
Instructor: Andrew Leirer, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, Ohio Certified General Appraiser
Course Description:  This class examines the Mortgage Meltdown of 2008 with an eye towards the causes and immediate and long term ramifications, trying to provide a historic perspective to the problems.  It looks at the various federal laws and policies aimed at remedying the problems, their impact and effect.  Up-to-the-minute changes to the appraisal industry will be discussed.
Additional Information:  Attendance required for CE credit.
Textbooks required: none

  Report Writing in the Electronic Age - $100.00  

CE: 7.0 hours approved for appraisal and real estate in OHIO
Instructor: Andrew Leirer, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, Ohio Certified General Appraiser
Course Description:  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are instituting the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) as part of the Uniform Mortgage Data Program which is designed to provide conformity and electronic tracking of all mortgage loan products in the GSE system.  UAD is a major change in the reporting and delivery of appraisals.  UAD requires the use of exact codes, abbreviations and format for dates, currencies and other data in Fannie and Freddie appraisal reports. UAD is effective September 1, 2011, for all single family and condominium interior and exterior appraisal reports.  By March 2012 all appraisal reports will be required to follow UAD.  This class will provide the most current information available from Fannie and Freddie. 

Report Writing in the Electronic Age is based on the new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. HUD will also be requiring UAD. As of September 1, 2011, all single family and condominium (interior and driveby) appraisals for Fannie, Freddie and HUD must use UAD. Fannie is encouraging banks to use UAD as early as June 27. 

Additional Information:  Attendance required for CE credit.
Textbooks required: none

 

   Appraisal Policy Changes - $50.00

CE: 3.5 hours approved for appraisal and real estate in OHIO
            3.5 Hour Appraisal CE approved:  159101101 A 09
            3.5 Hour Real Estate Elective CE approved:  159101001 E 09
Instructor: Andrew Leirer, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, Ohio Certified General Appraiser
Course Description:  As professionals in real estate valuation, appraisers and agents must understand the ever-changing requirements impacting their work.  This class will take a detailed look at the latest HUD/FHA requirements, the new Fannie Mae Guidelines, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act of 2010, and changes in Ohio law.  There will also be a discussion of the anticipated changes to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, proposed to go into effect January 1, 2012.
Additional Information:  Attendance required for CE credit.
Textbooks required: none

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* You are welcome to pay for classes at the door, however, you still need to register so we can have materials ready.

* If you are ordering USPAP books, you need to pay at least 10 days in advance as we have to order books from the Appraisal Foundation.

Class Locations:

GREATER CLEVELAND CHAGRIN:  Keller Williams Realty Greater Cleveland - 29225 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland, 44122

GREATER CLEVELAND SOUTHWEST:  Keller Williams Realty Greater Cleveland Southwest - 18318 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, 44136

KELLER WILLIAMS CHERVENIC REALTY: Keller Williams Chervenic Realty, 3589 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH  44224

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