APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

ADVISORY PANEL OF VOLUNTEER APPRAISERS

ALABAMA REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD

I am interested in serving as a volunteer review appraiser for the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board in conjunction with its program, which was installed to ensure compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. I understand the confidential nature of this project, the necessity of strict objectivity with regard to any reviews made, and the timely reporting of my findings. If chosen by the Board, I will conduct any review work without bias and will not discuss particulars of assignment or subsequent opinion with anyone who is not a duly appointed member of the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board. I recognize that non-compliance with the stated purpose of this program will result in immediate dismissal and possible disciplinary action by the Board.

I acknowledge that this appointment is an honorary unpaid position which is undertaken for the promotion of the appraisal profession and for the protection of the citizens of the State of Alabama.

I pledge to comply with all standards set forth by the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board.

IN WITNESS THEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal this____ day of ___________, 19___.

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(Legal Signature)

(Type or Print Legibly)

Name: ________________________________ Social Security No.: ____________________________

Certification No: ________________________ # Years Practicing Appraiser: ____________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________

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Congressional District: _____________________

Telephone Number: _____________________ Fax Number: ______________________

Instructions for Completion of Application Board Approval of Educational Offering and/or Board Approval of Instructor.

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ALABAMA REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD

PROCEDURAL RULES

APPROVAL OF EDUCATIONAL OFFERING AND/OR INSTRUCTOR

The National Uniform Examination Content Outline for real property appraisers adopted by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation includes the following:

1. 1. Influences on Real Estate Value--conceptual.
2. 2. Legal Considerations in Appraisal--conceptual and definitions. (Including real estate versus real property; real property versus personal property; limitations on real estate ownership; legal rights and interests; forms of property ownership; legal descriptions; and transfer of title.)
3. 3. Types of values--conceptual and definitions.
4. 4. Economic principles--conceptual and definitions.
5. 5. Real Estate markets and analysis (Including characteristics of real estate market; absorption analysis; rule of money and capital markets; and real estate financing.)
6. 6. Valuation Process (Including definition of the problem; collection and analysis of data; analysis of highest and best use; application and limitations of each approach to value; reconciliation and final value estimate; and the appraisal report.)
7. 7. Property Description--conceptual and definitions (Including site description; improvement description; and basic construction and design.)
8. 8. Highest and best use analysis--conceptual definitions, analysis/application. (Including Four tests; vacant site or as if vacant; as improved; and interior use.)
9. 9. Residential, Appraisal statistical concepts. General: Appraisal Math and statistics conceptual and analysis/application. (General: Including compound interest concepts and statistical concepts used in appraisal.)
10. 10. Sales comparison approach--conceptual, definitions, analysis/application. (Including research and selection of comparables; elements of comparison; adjustment process; and application of sales comparison approach.)
11. 11. Site value--conceptual, definitions, analysis/application. (Including sales comparison; land residual; allocation; extraction; and plottage and assemblage.) (General: ground rent application and subdivision analysis.)
12. 12. Cost Approach--conceptual, definitions, analysis/application. (Including steps in cost approach and application of the cost approach.)
13. 13. Income approach--conceptual, definitions, analysis/application. (Residential: Estimation of income and expenses; operating expense ratios; and gross statement ratios, rent multiplier.) (General: including operating direct capitalization, cash flow estimates--before tax; measures of cash flow and discounted cash flow analysis.)
14. 14. Valuation of partial interests--conceptual and definitions (General: including interests created by a lease; lease provisions; valuation considerations; and other partial interests.)

15. 15. Appraisal Standards and Ethics -- conceptual and definitions.

    All courses must meet the above Appraiser Qualifications Board criteria and enhance the student's ability to understand and interpret real estate appraisal concepts, principles, and analysis procedures.

    Basic concepts, principles, definitions of widely used terms, use of analysis skills, and reporting requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice must be learned by the student. All approved courses must contribute to one or more of these areas of real estate appraiser education.

    Application must be completed in its entirety. Please type or print legibly.

    STATE OF ALABAMA
    REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD
    UNIFORM REQUEST FOR PRELICENSE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

    This form was developed for your convenience in requesting education credit from the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board. IT DOES NOT IMPLY AUTOMATIC ACCEPTANCE BY AN ORGANIZATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. EACH ORGANIZATION RETAINS ITS OWN RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPROVING CREDIT. A copy of the program brochure or outline may be required.

16. 1. This form must be completed in its entirety
17. 2. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY.
18. 3. Keep a copy of this form for your files.

19. 4. Submit with application for license/certification or with bi-annual license renewal fee and application to:

    Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board

    660 Adams Avenue, Suite 360

    Montgomery, AL 36104

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    Name Social Security Number

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    Mailing Address Certificate/License Number

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    City/State/Zip Telephone Number

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    Program Title

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    Program Date No. of Instructional Hrs. (Min. 2 Hr.)

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    Sponsoring Organization

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    Program Location Instructor

    Description of Activity and Content (You may attach a brochure): ________________________

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    EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION (SIGNATURE OF INSTRUCTOR/PROGRAM OFFICER)

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    Signature of Licensee Date

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    Social Security Number

    (This form may be duplicated) See Reverse side

    ALABAMA REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARDAPPRAISERS COURSE/SEMINAR EVALUATION FORM

    COURSE _____________________________________________

    DATE _______________________

    LOCATION ____________________________________________________________

    INSTRUCTIONS: The Appraisers Board is vitally interested in increasing the knowledge and skills of real estate appraisers. To ensure that courses offered are responsive to your needs, it is necessary to evaluate the course, instructors, and the facilities. you can held by completing this evaluation form. This course should be rated by comparison with similar courses you have taken. Please be as objective as possible.

    Please refer to the following scale and circle only one number for each question.

    10-Excellent: 9-Above Average: 8-Average: 7-Below Average: 6-Minimal:

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    10 9 8 7 6 Class lecture organization and integration 10 9 8 7 6 Allocation of time

    10 9 8 7 6 Course outline and handouts 10 9 8 7 6 Textbooks

    10 9 8 7 6 Case studies and homework problems 10 9 8 7 6 Overall rating of Course

    Would you recommend this course to another person in the real estate appraisal field? _______

    Would you return to this facility for future courses? _______

    Years of Appraisal Experience ____________________

    Distance from your home to this course ____________________ (Approximate one-way mileage)

    LIST PREVIOUS APPRAISAL COURSES TAKEN & LOCATION

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    TYPE OF BUSINESS AFFILIATION
    

    ___ Brokerage & Sales ___ Fee Appraisals ___ Savings & Loans

    ___ Insurance Company ___ Property Management ___ Government

    ___ Investment ___ Other (please specify) ________________________________

    PLEASE GIVE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THIS COURSE.

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    INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION FORM

    Instructor(s): __________________________________________________________

    Circle the appropriate number (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) denoting your answer to each of the following items.

20. (1) indicates poor. (5) indicates excellent. Do not include guest lecturers in this evaluation.

    1. 1. Knowledge of instructor(s) in subject matter 1 2 3 4 5
    2. 2. Instructor's ability to communicate and explain course material 1 2 3 4 5
    3. 3. Instructor's ability to make subject matter interesting 1 2 3 4 5
    4. 4. Encouragement of students to take an active part in class 1 2 3 4 5
    5. 5. Adequate facility (sufficient seating, lighting) 1 2 3 4 5
    6. 6. Conducted class for full class hours each session 1 2 3 4 5

    7. 7. If videotapes were used, instructor helped explain material and was present during class to answer questions 1 2 3 4 5

       What could the instructor(s) have done to improve the quality of the course? ___________________

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       Comments: ____________________________________________________________

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       * * Important: This form must be completed in full to receive credit for the course hours shown on the front.

       STATE OF ALABAMA
       REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD
       MAILING ADDRESS
       660 Adams Avenue, Suite 360
       Montgomery, Alabama 36104
       

       INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS FORM

       The data submitted herein will be used in evaluating the education and occupational experience of applicants for teaching the real estate appraisal course/seminar in accordance with the requirements established by the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board.

       Name: ____________________ Social Security Number ___-___-___

       Appraiser License or Certification No. ______ State Issuing License ___

       Name of Course/Seminar: ___

       School where course is offered ___

       Location of school (street address and city) ___

       Your mailing address _________________________ City _______________ Zip ___

       Telephone No.(s) where you can be reached during the day______________________

       EDUCATION

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       From To Did You Degree

       Name of School Address Mo./Year Mo./Year Graduate and Date Major

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       High School ___________________________________________________________

       Jr. College _____________________________________________________________

       Col. or Univ. ___________________________________________________________

       Others ________________________________________________________________

       If you attended college, but did not graduate, how many semester hours of

       Credit do you have?______________ (Submit College Transcript)

       List all real estate appraisal course work which you have completed:

       (Document Required) ____________________________________________________

       Have you taught this course/seminar before? __________________________________

       If so, name and location of school: ______________________________ Year _______

       Application fee must be attached: $25.00 for Seminar 50.00 for Course

       Previous Instructor Experience: (List Below Courses Taught as Principal/Assistant Instructor)

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       (Attach Additional Sheets if Necessary)

       OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

       Present or most recent period of employment:

       Employer: _________________________________________________________________

       Address: __________________ City & State: __________________ Zip: ________________

       Type of Business: ____________________ Your Position: ____________________________

       Duties: _____________________________________________________________

       Employment Period: FROM: ______________________ TO: __________________________

       Reason for Leaving: _____________________________________________________________

       Next most recent period of employment:

       Employer: _____________________________________________________________

       Address: __________________ City & State: __________________ Zip: ___________________

       Type of Business: ____________________ Your Position: _______________________________

       Duties: _____________________________________________________________

       Employment Period: FROM: ______________________ TO: _____________________________

       Reason for Leaving: ____________________________________________________________

       Show other experience in real estate appraisal by using additional sheets or a resume of work experience.

       References: Attach hereto letters of recommendation from three real estate appraisers concerning your competence, character, and ability to teach the real estate appraisal course.

       I hereby certify that the information given herein is a true and accurate record of my training and experience. I agree to conduct my classes in accordance with the rules and regulations as established by the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board.

       Signed:________________________________________
       Date: ____________________________

       (Prospective Instructor)

       Signed:________________________________________
       Date: ____________________________

       (School Administrator)

       Position of Administrator: _______________________________________________________

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