Course content
10 sections · 59 lessons · 10 quizzes · 3 hours
01 Before You Begin1 lesson
- Start Here
02 Foundations of Land Value7 lessons · 1 quiz
- Introduction to Valuing Undeveloped Land
- What is Undeveloped/Vacant Land?
- Key Factors Influencing Land Value
- Location and Its Impact on Value
- Size and Shape
- Topography
- Utilities and Infrastructure
- Section 1 Quiz: Foundations of Land Value
03 Deed Restrictions and Highest and Best Use6 lessons · 1 quiz
- Deed Restrictions
- Deed Restriction Examples and Impact
- Historical Areas and Deed Restrictions
- Highest and Best Use
- Applying the Four Tests
- Exercise – Ranking Land Parcels by Value
- Section 2 Quiz: Deed Restrictions and Highest & Best Use
04 Environmental Considerations4 lessons · 1 quiz
- How to Identify Wetlands on a Specific Parcel
- Wetlands – Valuation Implications
- Flood Zones
- Environmental Regulations and Considerations
- Section 3 Quiz: Environmental Considerations
05 Zoning Fundamentals and Reserch7 lessons · 1 quiz
- Zoning and Land Use Regulations Overview
- How to Research Zoning for Any Parcel
- Using Maps for Land Research
- Reading a Property Record Card
- Zoning Regulations in Detail
- Reading Zoning Maps
- Sample Zoning Code and What to Look For
- Section 4 Quiz: Zoning Fundamentals and Research
06 Zonings Effect on Value9 lessons · 1 quiz
- Conservation Land and Parks
- How Zoning Affects Value – Permitted Uses
- How Zoning Affects Value – Cultural and Future Plans
- Overlay Zones and Economic Incentives
- Appeal Process and Surrounding Zoning
- Excess Land vs. Developable Land
- Non-Conforming Lots
- Non-Conforming Lot Regulations
- Zoning Variances
- Section 5 Quiz: Zoning’s Effect on Value and Special Lot Conditions
07 Zoning In Practice9 lessons · 1 quiz
- Zoning Activities Exercise
- Zoning Activity Ramifications
- Zoning Activity Discussion and Creative Solutions
- Case Study – Highest and Best Use Analysis
- Exercise – Quiz Questions Part 1
- Exercise – Quiz Questions Part 2
- Exercise – Buildable Lot Scenario
- Case Study – The Zoning Roadblock
- Lessons Learned – Due Diligence
- Section 6 Quiz: Zoning in Practice
08 Sales Comparison Approach for Land6 lessons · 1 quiz
- Undeveloped Land Valuation Methodologies
- Sales Comparison Approach – Steps
- Significance of Comparable Sales Data
- Land Sales Analysis – Real Examples
- Making Adjustments to Comparable Sales
- Sales Comparison Grid – Worked Example
- Section 7 Quiz: Sales Comparison Approach for Land
09 Future Use and Building Lot Documentation4 lessons · 1 quiz
- Understanding Future Use and Impact on Value
- Future Trends and Staying Informed
- Documentation for Building Lots
- PERC Tests for Building Lots
- Section 8 Quiz: Future Use and Building Lot Documentation
10 Financing Vacant Land6 lessons · 2 quizzes
- How Financing Vacant Land Works
- What Lenders Look For — and What to Expect
- How Financing Affects Land Value
- Financing Vacant Land — Summary
- Financing Vacant Land — Section Quiz
- Course Summary – Land Valuation 101
- What’s Next
- Final Exam — Land Valuation 101




