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Course 411 – Appraisal Concepts for the Negotiator

Course Number: C411 Online
Course Title: Appraisal Concepts for the Negotiator
Course Level: Intermediate
IRWA Credit Units: 8 CEU's (Continuing Education Units)
Prerequisites: Not applicable
Price: $265 USD for members / $330 USD for non-members


Course Description:
The course is designed to assist negotiators in focusing on appraisal issues that are important during the negotiation process, which can enhance the agent’s ability to effectively negotiate with property owners. Topics include sales verification, realty and personalty, larger parcel, highest and best use, consistent use, damages, and approaches to value. Participants will apply these concepts through interactive exercises and case study scenarios. Progress quizzes at the end of each lesson keep the learner engaged, and the student’s learning is evaluated with an exam at the end of the course.

Credentialing:
  • New SR/WA: An intermediate elective course that can be applied towards the SR/WA designation.
  • Specialist: It may also be applied as an elective for the R/W-AC program.

Outcomes:
  • Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Describe the three approaches to value
  • Describe the difference between realty and personalty
  • Explain the sales verification process
  • Identify the significance of the larger parcel concept
  • Explain the concept of highest and best use
  • Explain the concept of damages in eminent domain
  • Identify the meaning of consistent use in appraisal theory

Anytime you purchase an online class at IRWA University, you have one year from the date of purchase to complete your class. After that time, the class will no longer be accessible. Your progress is saved, however, it is highly recommended that you finish the class as soon as possible from the date of purchase to ensure high retention and application rate of knowledge and skills learned.

All participants will receive a total of 2 attempts to pass the exam with a score of a 75% or better. If a passing grade is not achieved by the second attempt, the participant must re-purchase the class if he or she wishes to take the exam a third time. Please note, IRWA online classes are not approved for State QE or CE credit.