MCCCD Program Description

Basic Appraisal Procedures

Course: REA271

First Term: 2008 Summer I

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Overview of real estate appraisal approaches to valuation procedures, value, property description, residential applications, commercial applications, improvement construction, home inspection, and appraisal math. Practical application of appraisal procedures including case studies, and examples

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe an overview of approaches to value (I) 2. Describe valuation procedures. (II) 3. Describe, compare, and contrast property descriptions. (III) 4. List and describe residential and commercial applications. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Overview of Approaches to Value II. Valuation Procedures A. Defining the problem B. Collecting and selecting data C. Analyzing D. Reconciling and final value options E. Communicating the appraisal III. Property Description A. Geographic characteristics of the land/site. B. Location and neighborhood characteristics C. Land/site considerations for highest and best use D. Improvements a. Architectural styles b. Types of construction IV. Applications A. Residential B. Commercial

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/25/2008

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