The appraisal is one of the most critical steps in any real estate transaction — and it’s the one agents have the least control over. But that doesn’t mean you’re powerless. The agents who understand how the appraisal process works, what appraisers are looking for, and how to communicate effectively throughout the process are the ones whose transactions close smoothly.

This course teaches you how the appraisal process works from the inside — how appraisers select comparable sales, how they make adjustments, what they’re required to report, and what they can and can’t consider. You’ll learn how to prepare your clients, how to provide useful information without overstepping, and what your options are when the value doesn’t meet the contract price.

Whether you’re representing a buyer waiting on the appraisal or coaching a seller through the process, this course gives you the knowledge to manage expectations, communicate with confidence, and keep the transaction on track.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How appraisers are assigned and what their scope of work includes
  • How comparable sales are selected and what makes a comp strong or weak
  • How adjustments are made and what drives the final value opinion
  • What you can and should provide to the appraiser — and what to avoid
  • How to prepare your seller for the appraisal inspection
  • What to do when the value does not meet the contract price

CE Hours: 3 | Credit Type: Elective | Price: $30