Basic Appraisal Principles (Appraisal Essentials) - Softcover

Munizzo, Mark A.; Musial, Lisa Virruso

Softcover

ISBN 10: 084004917X ISBN 13: 9780840049179

Publisher: South-Western Educational Pub, 2009

Synopsis

AQB approved, this basic appraisal text is a complete overview of real estate appraisal principles to meet the suggested first 30-hour content required for appraisal trainees under the 2008 AQB required core curriculum. You'll appreciate the open instructional design used in each lesson that blends theory and practice to pace material into manageable elements. Real-world examples, lesson quizzes and section reviews provide direct application and facilitate mastery of content. Authors Mark A. Munizzo and Lisa Virruso Musial are both practicing Certified General Real Estate Appraisers and award-winning instructors receiving the Instructor of the Year Award from the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA) in 2002 and 2004 respectively.

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Review

"Adult education requires interesting textbooks that excite the imagination. The APPRAISAL ESSENTIALS textbooks by Munizzo and Musial are excellent resources to teach appraisal courses. Teaching using these AQB-approved textbooks has been very rewarding. Written in plain English, they explain appraisal concepts in a simple, understandable manner, motivating students to continue their learning experience." - Iván R. Canino, MBA Candidate, Instituto de Evaluadores de Puerto Rico

"The real estate appraisal profession is a critical function of our economy which is why the qualification requirements have changed in order to better prepare today's professionals. The APPRAISAL ESSENTIALS series by Munizzo and Musial meet the latest AQB requirements perfectly. Their materials are well written and easy to understand making this essential content useful to a wide range of professionals." - Francis Hayes, PE MS Mfg. Eng., University of Puerto Rico

"As Administrator of Great Plains Appraisal Academy I conducted an exhaustive 1.5 year search for Qualifying Education to train the General Certificated Appraiser. I was so glad to finally find the APPRAISAL ESSENTIALS curriculum by Mark Munizzo and Lisa Virruso Musial! Their material is superior, in my opinion, to any other material I found. In fact, the material by Mark and Lisa was the only General Certified material I found available. The material has been developed by professional practicing real estate appraisers that truly understand everything an appraisal professional needs to know from basic to advanced appraisal techniques." - Glennon R. Polete, MO General Certified Real Estate Appraiser

"The real estate appraisal books written by Mark Munizzo and Lisa Virruso Musial are an essential learning tool for the aspiring appraiser and the perfect refresher manual for the experienced appraiser. Using the APPRAISAL ESSENTIALS series has made my life easier when teaching beginners and veterans together. Their comments regarding USPAP and the enhancement of the appraisal process emphasizing overall professionalism make this text collection the best ally for real estate appraisal instructors." - Carlos A. Santiago-Flores, Instituto de Evaluadores de Puerto Rico

Edition details

• Publisher: South-Western Educational Pub
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 084004917X
• ISBN 13: 9780840049179
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240