Chesapeake
638 Independence Parkway, Suite 100
Chesapeake, VA
23320
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P [757] 427-1740
F [757] 430-4487
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11861 Canon Boulevard, Suite A
Newport News, VA
23606
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P [757] 873-8884
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2008 CLASSROOM COURSES
| BASIC APPRAISAL PRINCIPLES - 30 HOURS |
This introductory appraisal course provides an overview of real property concepts and characteristics, legal consideration, value influences, real estate finance, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, and ethics in appraisal practice.
TUITION: $250 (+ text $40)
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| RESIDENTIAL REPORT WRITING & CASE STUDIES - 15 HOURS |
This basic appraisal course introduces theories, techniques, and procedures to help you understand the appraisal process and how to use various residential forms and reports for appraisal.
TUITION: $225 (+ text $35)
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| BASIC APPRAISAL PROCEDURES - 30 HOURS |
| This basic appraisal course provides an overview of real estate appraisal approaches to valuation procedures, value, property description, residential applications, commercial applications, improvement construction, home inspections and appraisal math.
TUITION: $250 (+ text $40)
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| USPAP - 15 HOURS |
| An in-depth study of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice which governs the appraisal industry. This is a required course for appraiser licensing.
TUITION: $225 (+ current USPAP $70)
(student manual $30 also required)
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| RESIDENTIAL SITE VALUATION & COST APPROACH - 15 HOURS |
| This course will help students gain valuable insight and a working knowledge of the various theories and methodologies for arriving at residential site values and applying the cost approach in everyday appraisal work.
TUITION: $225 (+ text $35)
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| RESIDENTIAL MARKET ANALYSIS & HIGHEST & BEST USE - 15 HOURS |
| This course is designed to give students the tools needed to properly collect and analyze market data. Markets, sub-markets, market segmentation, supply side analysis, demand analysis and the importance of market analysis to the appraisal process are covered in the first half of the course. The second half focuses on the theory of highest and best use.
TUITION: $225 (+ text $35)
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| RESIDENTIAL SALES COMPARISON - 30 HOURS |
| This course includes the valuation principles and procedures applicable to both approaches. A combination of theory and hands on examples provides practical applications of real estate appraisal procedures
TUITION: $250 (+ text $40)
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"Really, Cliff [Wells] was the best speaker we've had - not once did my eyes cross because I was bored and tired! I enjoyed him very much!" -Laura Crockett, Crockett Realty
"I was told Alpha was the best and George [Safire] was the best. So much so, that I commuted 300 miles/6 hours a day just to attend this specific class. They were all correct." -Frank D'Angelo
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