13 Apr Appraisers in the Courtroom Appraisers in the Courtroom Thursday, April 13, 2023 (8:30 AM to 12:30 PM) 4 CE Hours CLASSROOM - GLAR Education Room, Baxter, Minnesota Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructorsCancellation Policy Appraiser in courtroom: Appraisal assignments are requested for a variety of intended uses. For residential appraisers the most common intended use is mortgage lending, and many (residential) appraisers decline appraisal requests for intended uses that may result in litigation. However, even a mortgage lending assignment may result in the need for an appraiser to become involved in the legal system, as a witness or as a defendant. Issues such buyer remorse, contamination, structural deficiencies, easements and bias have been referenced in allegations against appraisers. This course is designed to acquaint an appraiser with factors to consider when/if the appraiser is subpoenaed to appear in court. Objectives • Become familiar with litigation-related terminology • Become familiar with litigation-related procedures and process • Understand need for professional appraisals and reports • Recognize differences between mortgage lending and litigation assignments • Letters of engagement, fees • Scope of work • Reporting, including forms • Become a credible expert witness (even if you didn’t “volunteer” for it) This course has been approved by the Minnesota DOC for 4.0 hours of Appraisal and Real Estate CE. CLASSROOM - GLAR Education Room - Education Room CLASSROOM - GLAR Education Room (Education Room)15344 Pearl DriveBaxter, MN 56425 Map & Directions Susanne Barkalow All cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to class to avoid a $25 "no show" fee.Please remember that there are people usually waiting to get into a class so when you don't show or when you've reserved a "spot" in the class, and then don't show - you have taken an opportunity away from another member. Thank you for your cooperation.