For What It's Worth: Understanding the Appraisal Process

May 6, 2015

Overview
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This two-hour class will provide brokers with an in-depth understanding of how appraisers and appraisals work, what makes a property comparable to another, and how to best work with appraisers on a daily basis. Learn more >>

(This course has been designed primarily for Real Estate Brokers, but will also provide useful information for any building professional that is interested in gaining a better understanding of the valuation process and working with appraisers.)

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20

CEs & Cost
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$25 | Earth Advantage Professionals
(EA Broker, SHP, AGA or EA Builder) 
$35 | General Admission

Audience
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Builders/Contractors, Consultants, Lenders, Real Estate Professionals

Instructor(s)
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Taylor Watkins
Taylor Watkins: Taylor has been a certified residential appraiser in the Portland and Southwest Washington region for over 20 years. He owns one of Portland's first net-zero homes, the "Rose House." Taylor frequently serves as a consultant and expert around the country on green home valuation issues, including a study he conducted for Energy Trust of Oregon on the impact of photovoltaic panels on a home's appraised value. He created and instructs the Appraising Green Homes courses that comprise EA's Accredited Green Appraiser designation, as well as teaches the Earth Advantage Broker (formerly S.T.A.R. - Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals) course in Oregon, Washington, Alabama, and Virginia.
Gary Kristensen: Gary F. Kristensen is the Owner and Chief Appraiser of A Quality Appraisal, LLC, has a top nationally ranked appraisal blog, sits on the board of directors for the Rose City NAIFA, is a Candidate for Designation with the Appraisal Institute, is an Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA), is a beta software tester for a la mode, Inc., and is a regular speaker for appraisal and real estate agent training. Gary’s principal interest and certifications are in the valuation of residential properties four units and less. He uses his experience in commercial appraisal to address complex problems in Portland area residential valuation with an open mind.

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