Online USPAP Update Course

Personal property versions of the USPAP Update Courses are now available online as continuing education for appraisers who have already completed the 15-hour National USPAP course during or subsequent to 2005...more

Maloney's Antiques & Collectibles Resource Directory is a unique clearinghouse of hard-to-find information: thousands
of specialist dealers, experts, collectors, appraisers, clubs,
periodicals, repair and restoration services, museums and
libraries, Internet resources, matching services, grading services,
authenticators, pricing and auction services...more

Appraising Personal Property: Principles and Methodology - 4th Edition by David J. Maloney, Jr., AOA CM (Appraisers Press 2010), ISBN 978-0-9794738-7-6, 570 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", softcover, perfect bound. $79.95 plus S&H (1st book US: $10 (Canada: $20), $5 ea. additional book for both US and Canada)...more

The Complete Online Course in Personal Property Appraising (Featuring USPAP).

Finally, a complete online course for the personal property appraiser! Never before has there been such a course, let alone one that thoroughly covers the principles, theory, methodology, standards and practices associated with personal property appraising. Written and taught by Certified Appraiser Dave Maloney, this version has been completely updated to incorporate changes made to the 2010-2011 edition of USPAP...more

4-Day On-Site Group Training in the Fundamentals of Personal Property Appraising

Writing appraisal courses and books since 1994, David J. Maloney, Jr., AOA CM originally authored this 4-day, on-site complete course in the fundamentals of personal property appraising in 2007. The course is continuously being updated. Most recently, the course was updated to include changes incorporated into the 2010-2011 edition of USPAP.

This 4-day Complete Course in Personal Property Appraising offers learners a unique opportunity to obtain a core education in the personal property appraisal fundamentals including principles, theory, practices, methodology, standards, ethics, legal aspects, report writing and running an appraisal business. A final course exam is at the discretion of the Group.
syllabus | course outline

"How to Write Appraisal Reports" is a unique online course authored and presented by veteran appraiser and appraisal author and course writer, Dave Maloney. The course makes use of 15 videos (spanning two hours of web casting) and numerous links to referenced resources and articles. You will discover a time-proven method of preparing USPAP-complaint appraisal reports. Using the latest in presentation techniques, Dave will clearly and thoroughly walk you through:

• The underlying USPAP requirements that form the basis for developing and reporting opinions of value,
• Typical report structure and types of content,
• The driving forces behind that content, and
• A complete sample appraisal report that reflects the requirements and best practices of the profession
• Helpful tips to improve the appearance of your report
• Designing and using a cover letter to convey your report to the client
• Options for delivering the report to the client and for collecting payment
  
  

This presentation will keep you focused in a way that will help you understand and remember the intricacies of writing a professional personal property appraisal report...more

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