Learn the fundamentals of real estate appraisal from a professional. BASIC REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL, 7e makes it easy providing a clear overview of the profession and basic appraisal techniques. Completely updated to meet the new 2008 qualifying education requirements, this popular real estate appraisal book provides a thorough outline of fundamental real estate appraisal theory and practice. Like so many previous users, you'll appreciate the clear step-by-step calculations with detailed explanations in addition to how simple and complex subjects are covered in easy-to-understand terms. Practical examples throughout illustrate real-life situations real estate appraisers will encounter in everyday practice. PLUS - you will gain valuable on-the-job experience completing applications using the popular "Clickforms" software used throughout the real estate appraisal industry. This book also references and explains the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), introducing all of the appraisal related topics listed in new educational requirements for universal state licensing and certification.
/*8596G-8, 0-13-085967-2, Betts, Richard M., and Ely, Silas J., Basic Real Estate Appraisal, Fifth Edition*/ Based on the authors' combined wealth of both professional and academic experience, Basic Real Estate Appraisal, Fifth Edition provides a thorough outline of the most up-to- date appraisal theory and practice for readers, real estate professionals, and consumers. Both simple and complex subjects are covered in terms that are easy to understand yet accurate. Coverage references and explains the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, introducing all of the appraisal related topics listed in the educational requirements for universal state licensing and certification. The role of computers in modern appraisal techniques is described, with a generous cross-section of weblinks listing appraisal-related data resources, offering readers current information in this field as well as extended resources from the Internet. The latest edition of USPAP is reflected and referred to throughout material. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) appraisal reporting and the Underwriter program's abbreviated versions of URAR are introduced. The new national standards for FHA/HUD loan appraisals are discussed. Coverage is included of all the appraisal-based topics typically found in state appraiser licensing and certification exams. Written in a clear, concise, conversational manner, presenting information for readers and instructors in a format in which concepts are easily understood and taught. A complete system of learning paradigms is provided in each chapter, providing readers with logically-divided material opening each chapter with a preview paragraph and statement of learning objectives and concluding with a comprehensive summary, a list of important terms and concepts, and chapter review questions with answers at the end of the book. A comprehensive glossary of terms used in appraisal, finance, and general real estate is included. For real estate professionals.
