• New information technology and expanded access to property and transaction data
• Statistical applications such as regression analysis and the responsible use of AVMs
• Trends toward environmental and economic sustainability with green buildings
• Changes to international and U.S. accounting standards and the opportunities those changes create for appraisers to expand into new markets

The Student Handbook to The Appraisal of Real Estate, 13th Edition
Students and valuation practitioners alike can rely on The Student Handbook to The Appraisal of Real Estate, 13th Edition, to understand the appraisal profession, prepare for state licensing exams and embark on a successful career in real estate valuation. Developed to complement the latest edition of the Appraisal Institute’s classic text, this new student handbook:

• Summarizes topics addressed in each chapter of The Appraisal of Real Estate, Thirteenth Edition
• Explains and illustrates the nuances of valuation theory and practice through real-world examples
• Presents sample problems that will allow you to test your valuation knowledge every step of the way

Learn to complete your appraisal assignments with consistency, competence and integrity. All real estate appraisal students, instructors and seasoned practitioners can benefit from this essential package!