General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach
This course provides an in-depth look at this valuation analysis method. It begins with detailed discussions of property comparability, techniques used to gather and verify data for a subject property, and use of this data in selecting appropriate comparable properties and neighborhoods for analysis in the approach. You’ll explore ways to sort and analyze data and effectively apply certain statistical analysis tools. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of comparable sales using units and elements of comparison is approached through detailed practice problems, case studies, and lecture.
Identify and organize pertinent market data for the sales comparison approach.Identify techniques used for data collection, selection, and verification. Apply quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze comparable sales. Perform meaningful reconciliation including qualitative analysis in the sales comparison approach. Use a financial calculator to adjust for cash equivalency. Identify ways to use grouped data analysis, sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, and trend analysis in supporting adjustments.
