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Appraisal Case Law
Mel Black

Developed and taught by Mel Black, attorney at law, this class takes students through a study of civil, criminal, and administrative cases that directly address practical every-day appraisal issues that appraiser regularly encounter. National cases as well as North Carolina Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Appraisal Board cases are used. Cases will cover topics such as identification of the client and other intended users, potential liability to third parties, appropriateness of approaches to value in an assignment, unacceptable assignment conditions, geographic competency, an appraiser’s lack of impartiality, and an applicant’s fitness for licensure. Student will be given the opportunity to identify and discuss the relevant appraisal issues and then compare those thoughts with the holding in the case. (7 hours appraisal)

Board Rules and Laws
Mel Black

The former Executive Director of the North Carolina Appraisal Board provides detailed coverage and an attorney's perspective of the North Carolina Appraisers Act and the Appraisal Board’s Administrative Rules. The course includes reasons behind the rules and laws, real-world illustrations, and useful guidance for daily appraisal practice. Will introduce proposed rule changes. (7 hours appraisal, 4 hours real estate elective*)

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Supervisors and Trainees
Mel Black

For all appraisers, the course is beneficial because of the many topics that relate directly to managing risk in an appraisal office. For the supervisor and trainee, the course defines the role, responsibilities, and duties of the positions and offers practical options to allow supervisors to be aware of and follow the rules and trainees will learn to avoid jeopardizing their ability to upgrade. (7 hours appraisal, 4 hours real estate elective*)

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Top Appraisal Questions
Mel Black

Designed to provide appraisers with real world guidance to immediately use in their appraisal business, this class takes on some of the most frequent and most important questions asked by North Carolina appraisers and provides an authoritative, in-depth response. From client pressure to confidentiality to competency, students will be provided answers based on published positions of the NC Appraisal Board, USPAP, The Appraisal Standards Board, and other authorities. (7 hours appraisal, 4 hours real estate elective*)

USPAP Update Course
Mel Black

Required for all appraisers by June 30, 2009. USPAP 2008-2009 goes into effect on January 1, 2008. National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Update Course of The Appraisal Foundation focuses on the recent changes to USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. (7 hours appraisal, 4 hours real estate*

* There is an extra $20 charge for submitting dual credit to the NC Real Estate Commission.)

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* There is an extra $20 charge for submitting dual credit to the NC Real Estate Commission.

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