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SALESPERSON PRE-EXAM COURSE         DAY CLASS


ALL DAYTIME CLASSES RUN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND THE FOLLOWING MONDAY.  CLASS BEGINS AT 8:00 AM AND FINISHES AT 5:00 PM.  THERE WILL BE A 10 MINUTE BREAK EVERY HOUR WITH AN HOUR FOR LUNCH (GENERALLY 12:00 TO 1:00).  Tuition - $350.00 includes all books and materials
 
 
2010
 
January                    4,5,6,7,8, and 11
 
February                 1,2,3,4,5, and 8
 
March                      1,2,3,4,5, and 8
 
April                          5,6,7,8,9, and 12
 
May                           3,4,5,6,7, and 10
 
June                          7,8,9,10,11, and 14
 
July                            5,6,7,8,9, and 12
 
August                       2,3,4,5,6, and 9
 
September                13,14,15,16,17 and 20
 
October                       4,5,6,7,8, and 11
 
November                   1,2,3,4,5, and 8
 
December                   6,7,8,9,10 and 13 
                              

SALESPERSON PRE-EXAM COURSE             NIGHT CLASS


ALL NIGHT TIME CLASSES RUN FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:OO TO 10:OO.  THERE WILL BE A TEN MINUTE BREAK EVERY HOUR.  Tuition - $350.00 includes all books and material.
 
 
 
2010
 
January                  19,20,21 - 26,27,28 - February 2,3,4 - 9,10,11 
 
March                      16,17,18 - 23,24,25 - 30,31, April 1 - 6,7,8 
 
May                          11,12,13 - 18,19,20 - 25,26.27 - June 1,2,3
 
June                          29,30, July 1 - 6,7,8 - 13,14,15 - 20,21,22
 
October                     12,13,14 - 19,20,21 - 26,27,28 - November 2,3,4 
 
 




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MISSOURI REAL ESTATE PRACTICE COURSE


ALL MREP CLASSES WILL MEET TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 9:00 AM. TO 4:00 PM.  THERE WILL BE A 10 MINUTE BREAK EVERY HOUR WITH AN HOUR FOR LUNCH, (GENERALLY 12:00 TO 1:00).  Tuition - $225.00 includes all necessary materials.
 
 
2010
 
January                   12,13,14,15
 
February                  9,10,11,12
 
March                       9,10,11,12
 
April                         13,14,15,16
 
May                          11,12,13,14
 
June                         15,16,17,18
 
July                           13,14,15,16
 
August                     10,11,12,13
 
September               21,22,23,24
 
October                    12,13,14,15
 
November                 9,10,11,12
 
December                 14,15,16,17 

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BROKER PRE EXAM COURSE


ALL BROKER CLASSES WILL MEET MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND THE FOLLOWING MONDAY.  CLASSES WILL BEGIN AT EIGHT IN THE MORNING AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL FIVE EACH DAY.  THERE WILL BE A TEN MINUTE BREAK EVERY HOUR WITH AN HOUR FOR LUNCH, (GENERALLY 12:00 TO 1:00).  Tuition - $350.00 includes all books and materials. 
 
2010
 
July                      19,20,21,22,23, and 26 

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REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION
 
 
COURSE:    BACK TO THE FUTURE
COURSE #  1100009142
TYPE:           3 HOUR ELECTIVE
TIME:            9:00 - 12:00 noon
COST:           $30.00
 
SCHEDULE:
 
FEBRUARY    25
MARCH           29
APRIL              28
MAY                 26
JUNE               21
JUNE               24
AUGUST         23
SEPTEMBER    9 
 
 
COURSE:   REPRESENTATION OPTIONS IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI 
COURSE # 1100009143
TYPE:            3 HOUR CORE
TIME:             1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
COST:            $30.00 
 
SCHEDULE: 
 
FEBRUARY     25
MARCH            29
APRIL               28
MAY                  26
JUNE                21
JUNE                24
AUGUST          23
SEPTEMBER     9 
 
 
COURSE:   APPRAISAL REGULATION
COURSE # 1100008032
TYPE:            3 HOUR ELECTIVE 
TIME:             9:00 - 12:00 noon
COST:           $30.00
 
SCHEDULE:
 
FEBRUARY     26
MARCH            30
APRIL               29
MAY                  27
JUNE                22
JUNE                25
AUGUST          24
SEPTEMBER  10 
 
 
COURSE:     GENERAL AGENCY - THE "R" FACTORS
COURSE #   1100009149
TYPE:              3 HOUR ELECTIVE
TIME:               1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
COST:              $30.00 
 
SCHEDULE:
 
FEBRUARY      26
MARCH             30
APRIL                29
MAY                   27
JUNE                 22
JUNE                 25
AUGUST           24
SEPTEMBER   10 
 
 
THE FOLLOWING ELECTIVE COURSES MAY BE OFFERED ON SATURDAYS UPON BROKER REQUEST WITH A MINIMUM OF 10 STUDENTS.  PLEASE CONTACT LIFETIME LEARNING FOR DETAILS.
  

COURSE:    REVERSE MORTGAGES
COURSE #  1100007183
TYPE:            3 HOUR ELECTIVE
TIME:             9:00 - 12:00 noon
COST:           $30.00
 
 
COURSE:    REAL ESTATE CALCULATIONS - HP12C
COURSE #  1100007177
TYPE:            6 HOUR ELECTIVE
TIME:             9:00 - 4:00 pm
COST:           $60.00
 
 

  


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APPRAISAL COURSES


APPRAISAL COURSES ARE EITHER 15 OR 30 HOURS IN DURATION.  EACH CLASS IS DESIGNED TO HANDLE A DIFFERENT ASPECT OF THE APPRAISAL INDUSTRY.  CLASSES BEGIN AT 8:30 AND RUN UNTIL 5:00 EACH DAY.  THERE WILL BE A TEN MINUTE BREAK EVERY HOUR WITH AN HOUR FOR LUNCH, (GENERALLY 12:00 T0 1:00).  Tuition - $360.00 for 30 hour classes, $180.00 for fifteen hour classes - books not included.  Tuition for Uniform Standards - $285.00 - all books and materials included.  

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND SCHEDULE FOR 2010
 
 
                                All courses taught by Dr. Denny McIlroy - Certified Appraiser
 


BASIC APPRAISAL PRINCIPLES  (30 HOURS)  Tuition - $360.00

A class designed to introduce the student to basic appraisal principles.  Topics covered in this course will include:  real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, and real estate markets and analysis.  The student will also be exposed to appraisal ethics and how they apply to appraisal theory and practice.  (Books purchased separately).
 

2010
 
January 25,26,27,28
 
July 27,28,29,30 


BASIC APPRAISAL PROCEDURES  (30 HOURS)  Tuition - $360.00

A class designed to introduce the student to basic appraisal procedures.  Subject material covered in this course will include:  the appraisal process, procedural aspects of the three approaches to value, informal legal description within the broader context of describing the neighborhood and market area, residential and commercial applications for appraisal, and improvement construction.  The student will also be exposed to appraisal math at which time the HP-12C calculator will be introduced.  (Books and calculator purchased separately).
 
 
2010
 
February 15,16,17,18
 
August 16,17,18,19 


UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL PRACTICE  (15 HOURS)  Tuition - $285.00

The purpose of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is to promote and maintain a high level of public trust in appraisal practice by establishing requirements for appraisers.  Course content addresses the ethical and performance obligations of appraisers through DEFINITIONS, RULES, STANDARDS, STANDARDS RULES, and STATEMENTS.  (Books included with course).
 
 
2010
 
February 22,23
 
September 7,8 


RESIDENTIAL MARKET ANALYSIS AND HIGHEST AND BEST USE  (15 HOURS)  Tuition - $180.00

This course is designed to give students the tools needed to properly collect and analyze market data.  Markets, sub-markets, market segmentation, supply side analysis, demand analysis and the importance of market analysis to the appraisal process are covered in the first half of this course.  The second half focuses on the theory of Highest and Best Use.  The two-step analysis along with the four tests for Highest and Best Use are covered in detail.  Drill problems and a short case study will be presented to allow students to put into practice the techniques illustrated in this class.  (Books purchased separately). 

 
2010
 
March 22,23
 
September 27,28


RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER SITE VALUATION AND COST APPROACH  (15 HOURS)  Tuition - $180.00

This course wil be directed toward insight and working knowledge of the various theories and methodologies for arriving at residential site values and applying the Cost Approach in everyday appraisal work.  The advantages and disadvantages of using the cost approach in residential appraising will be examined.  The important distinction between Replacement Cost New and Reproduction Cost New will be discussed, along with an in-depth look at several methods for estimating accrued depreciation.  Students will learn how to read residential building plans and accompanying specifications.  Additionally, each student will complete a step-by-step case study utilizing the Marshall and Swift cost manual.  (Books purchased separately).

 
2010
 
March 24,25
 
September 29,30 


RESIDENTIAL SALES COMPARISON AND INCOME APPROACHES  (30 HOURS)  Tuition - $360.00

This course offers a basic understanding and knowledge of the residential sales comparison and income approaches to appraisal.  It includes the valuation principles and procedures applicable for both approaches.  Students will develop and apply the techniques for market analysis, including the application and use of matched pairs, capitalization rates, and gross rent multipliers.  Off the grid adjustments will be addressed.  Students will also learn how to apply and defend the rationale behind market adjustments.  Additionally, current Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guidelines and relevant USPAP requirements will be presented.  (Books purchased separately).
 
 
2010
 
April 19,20,21,22
 
October 18,19,20,21 


RESIDENTIAL REPORT WRITING AND CASE STUDIES  (15 HOURS)  Tuition - $180.00

This appraisal course will help the student to become familiar with techniques and procedures for the development of the appraisal report.  The Fannie Mae form will be studied in detail with other relevant forms presented for consideration.  Through theory and hands-on examples of appraisal processes, the course will provide practical application of real estate appraisal procedures.  (Books purchased separately).
 
 
2010
 
April 26,27
 
October 25,26 


STATISTICS, MODELING AND FINANCE  (15 HOURS)  Tuition - $180.00

A course designed to provide both the theory and practice of statistics, real estate finance, and valuation modeling for today's Certified Residential Appraiser.  The first half of the class is dedicated to terminology and basic principles of statistics, including practical applications in statistical analysis.  The second half of the course focuses on real estate markets, terms of financing, and examples of how financing affects the value of real property.  (Books purchased separately).
 
 
2010
 
May 17,18
 
November 15,16 


ADVANCED RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS AND CASE STUDIES  (15 HOURS)  Tuition - $180.00

A course designed to elevate the students' knowledge of challenging residential appraisal assignments and to develop the expertise to recognize and address those situations at the Certified Residential level.  Topic areas focus on complex properties that include valuing unique and high-end residential dwellings.  Other areas include methodologies for valuing partial interests and addressing changes in market conditions as they relate to location, distance, physical conditions, economic conditions, and atypical ownership.  (Books purchased separately).
 
 
2010
 
May 19,20
 
November 17,18 


MASTERING UNIQUE & COMPLEX PROPERTY APPRAISAL  (20 HOURS)

A class designed to raise the level of awareness of the scope of work involved with assignments other than the everyday single-family residential appraisal.  Property types discussed include mixed-use, unusual, income-producing, and one-of-a-kind.  Students will be assigned case studies for competency demonstration and class discussion.  (Note - This course will be presented to fulfill the 20 hours of elective work for the certified residential designation).  The cost of the course will be $240 - books not included.
 
 
2010
 
June 1,2,3
 
December 1,2,3 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

7 - HOUR USPAP UPDATE COURSE - $150.00 - BOOKS NOT INCLUDED
 
2010
 
March 15 






 

 

 



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