ASA Personal Property Courses

ASA personal property discipline is offering classes at the University of Chicago's Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies. See the press release below for course information/links and dates.

Also, on August 1 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT ASA will be featuring a webinar entitled Marketing on a Shoestring.  In our economy today, our marketing dollars to go far and a webinar on this topic will certainly benefit the professional appraisal practice. The webinar cost is only $50 for ASA members and $75.00 for non members.

ASA reports

Upcoming Personal Property Appraisal Courses Announced

RESTON, VA (July 3, 2012) – The American Society of Appraisers personal property discipline will offer classes at the University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies, Chicago, IL, for those looking for professional development or personal enrichment in the field of personal property appraisal, as well as for members of ASA, and other members of the appraisal profession

Four classes will be offered:

PP201: Introduction to Personal Property Valuation, October 17-20. This course covers general valuation theory; basic appraisal terminology; economic concepts that apply to valuation; an overview of the appraisal process; introduction to ethical concerns of the appraiser and introduction of professional standards, The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

PP202: Personal Property Valuation Methodology-Research and Analysis, November 28-December 1. This course addresses the scope of work process, research methods, analysis of markets and sales, approaches to value, developing the workile for the appraisal of property, review and expansion of appraisal terminology. Prerequisite: completion of PP/GJ 201.

PP203: Personal Property Valuation—Report Writing, January 16-19, 2013. This course addresses the components of a written appraisal report; development of the appraisal narrative and strengthening appraisal-writing skills in valuing property for insurance scheduling; and online market research and analysis of market data to complete an individual appraisal using course materials introduced in PP/GJ202.

PP204: Personal Property Valuation—The Legal and Commercial Environment, April 10-13, 2013. This course addresses the uses and application of fair market value; management of an appraisal practice; legal precedents; insurance and tax law; development of expert witness skills; and ethical and professional standards.

Courses will be held at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center Campus. Located at 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 USA. Phone: (312) 464-8655.

For more information visit http://www.appraisers.org/Education/UniversityPartners.aspx or University of Chicago, Sarah Pesin 773.702.2768, appraisers@uchicago.edu)

ABOUT THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS

The American Society of Appraisers is an international organization of appraisal professionals and others dedicated to the education, development and growth of the appraisal profession. ASA is the oldest and only major organization representing ALL disciplines of appraisal specialists, originating in 1936 and incorporating in 1952. ASA’s headquarters is in the metropolitan Washington, DC area. To learn about membership in ASA or find an accredited appraiser near you, visit www.appraisers.org or call (800) 272-8258.

ABOUT THE GRAHAM SCHOOL

For over a century the University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies has been both an educational innovator and a principal means for extending the University’s intellectual resources and unique commitment to an intellectually rigorous approach to learning and scholarship through the provision of part-time and flexible forms of study that meet the needs of students for applied professional skills and knowledge, and for personal enrichment. The Graham School offers a wide variety of programs, reaching out to 6,000 non-traditional students annually across the globe

MARKETING ON A SHOESTRING

Date: Wednesday, August 1
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Price: Member/Nonmember - $50/$75

Join small business marketing expert, Laura B. Poindexter, as she reviews over 100 low cost marketing tactics for your business with real world examples of each.

What you'll learn:

    How to set marketing goals
    How to evaluate promising marketing tactics
    How to evaluate each tactics' effectiveness

You are sure to leave this presentation with numerous ideas on how to market your business on a tight budget including many real world examples. Both online and offline tactics will be covered. A convenient checklist will also be provided.

Click HERE for the ASA webinar