September 10, 2008
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About the Seminar
• Various legal issues that require appraisals / appraisers
• The legal process and how the appraiser must
fit into the mess
• Rules of evidence that your appraisals must meet
• How to prepare for trial
• File and information requirements
• Landmines that the appraiser must watch for
• Most common mistakes made by appraisers
• What to expect at trial
The “Moot Court” portion of the class will allow six appraisers the chance to practice being an “Expert Witness” in a casual court setting.
We will have three mock trials (2 residential, 1 commercial). Each trial will allow two appraisers to defend their appraisal (we will provide the example). By going through the “trial” experience, appraisers, who wish to expand their business into legal work, will have a chance to prepare and practice before it really counts.
Moot court will allow the appraiser the opportunity of answering questions (cross examination) regarding an appraisal. After each session, experts will critique the cross examination and offer suggestions that will help the appraiser enter into a new field of Appraising for Legal Issues.
Volunteers Wanted
Don’t just sign up and learn by watching...... we need six volunteers willing to practice defending an appraisal. We need you to volunteer to be an "Expert Witness". To take advantage of this opportunity to practice, please contact Richard Hagar, SRA at: rh@americanappraisals.com.
Hotel Information
A block of rooms is being held at the Hawthorn Suites in Kent until August 22. After that deadline, rooms are based on availability. Shuttle service is provided to and from SeaTac Airport. To make reservations, call (253) 395-3800. Please mention the Appraisal Institute to receive the preferred rate.
Cancellation Policy
• Up to 15 days prior to program start date, $50 cancellation fee.
• 2-14 days prior to program start date, $75 cancellation fee.
• Less than 2 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment unless a student replacement is provided.
Attendance Requirements
100% attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. This follows Appraiser Qualifications Board minimum criteria requirements. A “classroom hour” is defined as 50 minutes out of each 60 minute segment. A 10-minute break per hour is allowed and a student would still meet the 100% attendance requirement. Students should not be late or leave early; if they are late or leave early, they will not receive credit.
Tuition
$125 Appraisal Institute Members
$175 Non-Members
Continuing Education
Washington State and the Appraisal Institute have
approved this seminar for 6 hours of continuing
education credit.
**Participants will need to make their own arrangements for lunch.
NOTE: If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify the Seattle Chapter of the Appraisal Institute in writing at least two weeks in advance and we will arrange for reasonable accommodations. We reserve the right to cancel, limit, or reschedule the course and change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations.
