The technological advances of the last ten years have caused a significant change in the real estate appraisal profession. For example, today nearly all databases are computerized; it is imperative that appraisers can easily retrieve, list, and analyze large quantities of data. Participants must bring their laptops to this hands-on seminar where they will use Microsoft Excel to develop a spreadsheet skill set that includes the use of thousands of the program’s applications.

Additionally, residential appraisers are searching for diversified client bases. A more diversified client base requires diverse services and higher professionalism. The material presented in this seminar will help appraisers develop skills used to report statistical analysis and graphic illustrations to meet clients' needs.

At the end of this seminar participants will be able to

• Recognize the many advantages of using spreadsheet programs


• Illustrate the many uses of spreadsheet programs


• Copy, cut, and paste data from one location to another


• Identify common applications in spreadsheet programs that apply to real estate appraisal


• Identify basic statistical tools that can be used in appraisal development


• Recognize the applications of spreadsheet programs in the sales comparison approach


• Illustrate the use of spreadsheets to support units of comparison analysis


• Demonstrate the use of spreadsheets in a cost approach summary


• Identify various editing tools available for use in spreadsheets


• Illustrate use of basic spreadsheet procedures to perform basic mathematical functions


• Estimate the depreciation rates in a market utilizing spreadsheet tools