Real life appraisal issue and examples will flow in this new class taught by renowned instructor D. Scott Murphy. Bring your appraisal questions to this very informative class! Topics covered in this course include how to price your home right, how appraisers handle distressed properties, how to prepare for the appraisal - a necessities checklist, how to protect buyers and sellers from inaccurate appraisals, an overview of stable and declining areas, and what happens if a purchase appraisal comes in low. Discussion Topics:New legislationUnderstanding the appraisal process and appraisal management companiesHow to challenge an appraisal and the process for a value disputeFlipping vs. Flopping (short sale fraud)Strategies to price your property correctlyThe first step in valuing a property is to determine what it is NOT worthHow to find comparablesHow to handle distressed comparablesHow to take control of your transactionsAppraisal checklist (what to have available for the appraiser)Dozens of new pictures of unique properties and discussion on how to handle themExamples of bad appraisals Understanding Values in this Crazy Market is a 3-hour CE course developed by D. Scott Murphy of DS Murphy & Associates Inc. This course is participation driven and the instructor encourages involvement from the attendees. View all Atlanta Real Estate Events and Classes  Continuing Education Provided By:Metro Brokers Academy of Real EstateSchool Code: 1018School Approval Expires: 12/31/2015 Recruiting is prohibited on the school premises. Report any recruiting efforts to the school director at 404.836.4040 3 CE Hour Course 22.09