Learning Objectives

– Describe the different purposes an appraisal may serve

– Define and state the relationship between ceiling price, floor price, and sale price

– Define value to the owner and market value, and the difference between an estimate of each

– Provide a suitable definition of market value

– Discuss redevelopment potential and identify a property’s highest and best use

– Describe the factors affecting the demand and supply of real property, and how they impact on the value

– Provide examples of how real estate markets can

be classified

– Identify potential sources of data, data collection, and analysis with respect to the subject property

– Briefly describe the three appraisal approaches, and provide examples of properties most suited to each

– Discuss options for reporting final value estimates: oral or written and the comparative market analysis (CMA)

– Explain the legal consideration for appraisers, the legal consequences resulting from a negligently prepared appraisal report, and how compensation may be awarded

– Discuss AVMs and the future of appraisal