Short, practical presentations designed to help Realtors better understand valuation, pricing, and common appraisal issues — ideal for meetings, trainings, and team sessions.
Appraisal Insights presentations are designed for real-world conversations — not classrooms.
These sessions draw from the same valuation principles taught in our continuing education courses, but are delivered in focused, bite-sized formats that fit easily into sales meetings, broker trainings, lunch-and-learns, and team events.
Topics are tailored to your audience and focused on the appraisal issues Realtors encounter most often in day-to-day transactions.
Earn more business by educating your clients on what increases a home’s value and how to get the best results on their appraisals. Learn how to add value to your clients and identify other valuation needs that will generate more referral business.
Course highlights:
Learn what improvements increase a home’s value.
Identify other valuation needs and how to earn more business from your clients.
Learn how to get the most value out of your appraisal.
(15-20 minute offering)
In May 2021, 20% of appraised values were less than the contract price! With short supply predicted for the foreseeable future, this phenomenon is likely to continue. Stand out as the market expert by helping your clients effectively navigate this common issue netting you the best possible results!
Course highlights:
Identify appraisal deficiencies.
Discuss protocols for making an effective request.
Learn what information will get you the best results.
Identify what information can actually make your reconsideration less credible.
Differentiate what other options are available if your request is unsuccessful.
(15-20 minute offering)
A home’s square footage is an important attribute to its value, and your appraiser’s determination of this can have a major impact on your appraisal! Learn how and why appraisers measure homes and become the go-to expert in your market by understanding how these are determined.
Course Highlights:
Learn how an appraiser measures a house, and why.
Identify what gets counted in the GLA, and what doesn’t.
Understand how an appraiser’s measurement impacts your value.
(15-20 minute offering)
Create a better experience for your clients by educating them about the most common FHA pitfalls! Learn how to identify the most common FHA home violations and how to avoid them, saving your clients time and money, and differentiating yourself as the industry expert!
Course highlights:
Learn the most common FHA home violations and how to avoid them.
Identify potential appraiser errors and resources to help you determine if they are warranted.
Learn how to resolve violations the first time, avoiding unnecessary costs and frustration!
(15-20 minute offering)
Why do appraisals take so long? Why are values inconsistent between appraisers? And what can you do about it?!
In this presentation, we identify the unique industry challenges, the future of appraising, and how this will impact you and your clients. Win more business and get more deals done by learning about problems within the appraisal industry and how best to navigate it.
Course highlights:
Identify appraisal industry problems, their impact on your deals, and what you can do about it.
Understand the future of the appraisal industry, and how it will impact you and your clients/realtors.
Learn how working with great appraisers can help you get more business.
(15-20 minute offering)
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About the Instructor
Zack is a professional real estate appraiser and real estate broker with more than 20 years of experience. Since 2005, Zack has led the development of two businesses within the industry. As President of Authority Appraisals, he oversees operations for a company providing premium residential and commercial real estate services. Zack also serves as the Owner & Managing Broker for Rhodes & Associates Realty since 2007, a company for which he manages a team of agents and offers real estate guidance and expertise to clients.
Passionate about appraisal education in the industry Zack developed AuthorityU which offers a customized training program for aspiring appraisers, continuing education for real estate agents, and unique appraisal presentations for the lending industry.