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Ann O'Rourke, MAI, SRA
Publisher of Appraisal Today and
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Education
Sessions Information
Monday, August 7
- No
Expo
Lunch included.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Registration
7:30 AM
to 8:30AM
First day of 2-day URAR class (must take both days for credit). For more information, go to
Residential appraising using
the URAR Form
Tuesday, August 8
- No
Expo
Lunch included.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Registration
7:30 AM
to 8:30AM
Mortgage fraud and appraisers -
7 hours credit
Why
do we regularly see appraisers convicted of mortgage fraud? What is
the appraiser’s role in fraud? What are the “warning signs” for
appraisers? Why were there more than 12,100 complaints about mortgage
fraud, filed with the FBI last year? Who can you notify if you see
possible fraud?
What you will learn includes:
- Basic concepts of fraud
- How fraud impacted a region
- Different types and sources of fraud
- Greater understanding of ethics
- Relevant state and federal laws
About the instructor
Richard Hagar, SRA, has taught this class many times and is an expert
in mortgage fraud. He is an entertaining and very knowledgeable
instructor.
Second day of URAR class (must take both days of URAR
class for credit)
Wednesday, August 9
- Education and Expo
Lunch included.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Registration
7:30 AM
to 8:30AM
7 hours credit each day. Lunch and Expo
included
Two
sessions in AM (Choose one), Two sessions in PM (Choose one)
8:30 AM Welcome by Ann
O'Rourke, MAI, SRA, Conference organizer
AM Sessions (4 hours)
Choose One |
PM Sessions (3 hours)
Choose One |
Cool tools - 2006
Speaker - Wayne Pugh, MAI, CRE
Learn about wireless networks, laser measuring devices, new digital cameras,
resourceful Web sites, where to shop for technology, what to read to keep
up, how to backup your computer on or offsite, what software works best for
appraisers, and much, much more... Free tools on CE provided to attendees.
- How can my computer make me a better appraiser?
- How can I find USPAP on the Internet?
- How can I get a flood map off the Internet?
- What are best places to shop for technology on the Internet?
- What are the best sources of technological advice on the Internet?
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How to make money in your
appraisal business
Moderator - Karen Mann, ASA, SRA
Panelists -
Ann O'Rourke, MAI, SRA
Nancy Townsend, SRA
Yvonne Wynn, FHA
Cynthia Hamilton
Tired of the "trial and error" method of trying to increase profits? There
is a better way. Get answers to these, and many other questions.
This session will give you practical, real world tips you can use today to
increase your profits. The panelists are practicing fee appraisers.
- Profits declining? Too many appraisers for too few assignments?
- Is there a future in appraising?
- How to:
- Increase your billings with effective marketing.
- Decrease your collection problems.
- Work smarter, not harder by managing your time.
- Keep your clients loyal with quality and service.
- Reduce your liability. |
Top 19 annoying lender
questions
Speaker - Richard Hagar, SRA
We all get annoying questions from lenders.
Instead of getting really mad and having your blood pressure skyrocket, our
instructor will give you some good advice on how to handle them.
Practical advice on answering questions such as:
- I need a comp check
- I need a "Retype" changing the lenders name on the appraisal.
- Can you “help me out”? I need the appraisal by Monday (today is Friday)
- Need a statement that says the freestanding fireplace [or X or Y or Z] is
to code.
- Was a building permit obtained for the (construction, improvements,
remodel, roof, addition)? |
Appraising 2-4 unit
properties
Moderator - John Hillas, SRA
Panelists -
Richard Hagar, SRA
Gordon Yow
Brad Ellis, IFA
Appraising 2-4 unit properties can be a
challenge. This session will give you tips on such topics as:
- Where to get rent comps
- Changes in the new form
- What is a 2 unit property
- Actual vs. market rents
- Comparing sales with different numbers of units
- Completing the Operating Income Statement
- Accessory units
- Conversions of a home
- “In law” units
- Investor vs. owner occupant markets
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Thursday, August 10
- Education and Expo
Lunch included.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Registration
7:30 AM
to 8:30AM
7 hours credit each day. Lunch and Expo
included
Two
sessions in AM (Choose one), Two sessions in PM (Choose one)
8:30 AM to 5 PM (Choose one seminar)
Registration 7:30 AM to 8:30AM
8:30 AM Welcome by Ann
O'Rourke, MAI, SRA, Conference organizer
AM Sessions (4 hours)
Choose One |
PM Sessions (3 hours)
Choose One |
USPAP in the real world
Speaker - Danny Wiley, SRA, member of Appraisal Standards Board
A new version of USPAP became
effective July 1, 2006. What has changed? This session discusses how USPAP
affects you. The instructor is a practicing appraiser and a member of the
Appraisal Standards Board, and one of the best USPAP teachers in the U.S.!
- Is complying with USPAP realistic if you want to make any money?
- Handling comp checks
- Desktop appraisals and AVMs
- Departure has departed
- Scope of work - what it is and how to use it
- Recerts and updates
- Who are intended users?
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2006 residential hot topics
Moderator - Deane Wilson, ASA
Panelists -
Ann O'Rourke, MAI, SRA
Danny Wiley, SRA
Karen Mann, ASA, SRA
Residential appraisal has slowed down. How
can you keep making money? What about trainees? Bring your questions!
- Lending work too volatile? Diversify into other types of appraisals
- License upgrades and the 2008 changes
- Is there a future for residential appraisers?
- Handling “problem” clients
- Comp checks
- Working with, not against, underwriters
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Adjustments - the good, the
bad, and the ugly
Speaker - Deane Wilson, ASA
Often, when asked to explain an adjustment, the
appraiser creates more mystery, a larger puzzle, or sometimes a complete
riddle. We will analyze how to make adjustments, but more important, why an
adjustment is applied.
After completing this session, you will better understand:
- What to adjust
- When to adjust
- When not to adjust
- Which adjustments work best and which do not
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Cost Approach and the URAR
Speaker - Brad Ellis, IFA
The Cost Approach is optional in the new URAR
but some lenders still require it.
- Should you charge extra?
- What cost data services are best?
- Land values in fully developed areas.
- Insurable values.
- Liability issues.
- Estimating depreciation |
Friday, August 11
- Two all day seminars - 7 hours credit
(Choose one)
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Registration 7:30 AM to 8:30AM
Appraising Waterfront Homes
- morning class with an afternoon field session in a large yacht,
with lunch and transportation to the yacht, docked at SBC Park, home of the San
Francisco Giants baseball team!! We will return to the Conference Center by
5:00PM
Topics covered include:
- Waterfront vs. waterview
- Frontage and view
- Types of waterfront - ocean, bay, lagoon, lake, etc.
- Ownership - leased, fee simple, condo
- Who regulates waterfront properties?
- Common ownership of docks
- Water rights
- Docks - length allowed, repairs
- Tides and currents
- Waterfront access
- Tidelands - bay fill, public access, etc.
- Houseboats
About the instructor
Curt Thor has many years experience in appraising waterfront homes
from the land and the water. Guest speaker Ann O’Rourke, has lived a
waterfront home for over 20 years.
Reviewing residential appraisals
All appraisers get reviewed. Who does reviews and what are their
qualifications? How can you get fee review assignments? What are USPAP
requirements for reviewers? How do you challenge a review?
Topics covered include:
- USPAP and Standard 3
- Reviewer liability issues
- Common errors
- What do reviewers look for?
- Administrative vs. technical reviews
- Can a reviewer change a value?
- Review appraisal fees
About the instructor
Bradley Ellis, IFA, has many years of reviewing experience and
currently works for a major lender. He is an entertaining and very
knowledgeable instructor.
Conference organizer
Ann O'Rourke, MAI, SRA
E-mail ann@appraisaltoday.com
Phone 800-839-0227
Fax 800-839-0014
Postal mail: 2033 Clement Ave., Suite 105, Alameda, CA 94501
www.appraisaltoday.com
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