NEW Course: Analyzing and Reporting the Income Approach in the New URAR

 

This is one in a series of companion courses to educate residential appraisers in successfully navigating and using the new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). Analyzing and Reporting the Income Approach in the New URAR is a 4-hour program, which provides chapters with scheduling flexibility, such as combining a 4-hour program with a 3-hour companion program on the same day, scheduling a companion course to follow a chapter meeting, etc.  

 

Course title: Analyzing and Reporting the Income Approach in the New URAR

Premiere date: May 19, 2026

Course delivery: Hybrid Classroom/Synch

Instructor: Sean A. Sargeant, MAI, SRA

 

 

This course emphasizes how strong writing and effective organization of an appraisal report are as powerful and essential as solid analysis. You’ll develop skills and strategies to harness language so that your value conclusion is clear and convincing to the intended user. Developing a credible opinion of value is only part of the appraisal process. Reporting it effectively conveys the appraiser’s competence. A poorly written report diminishes the credibility of even the most competent research and analysis. An appraiser who can combine robust analytical skills with strong communication skills gains a compelling competitive advantage.

 

Through instruction and practice, you’ll learn how to effectively communicate a sound valuation analysis. Discussions and writing exercises use a variety of property types and valuation scenarios to address common issues specific to appraisal report writing. Real-world examples allow you to apply writing concepts including organization, writing tone, integration of image-based content, coherent sentence and paragraph structure, and the revision and editing process. Extended writing assignments focus on common appraisal writing challenges such as explaining the derivation and application of quantitative adjustments, communicating data-dense analysis, presenting highest and best use analysis, and writing an appropriate scope of work.

 

Course Page: General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies

 

Instructor Portal Audit Application Available
April 10, 2026

 

Chapter Portal Offering Application Available
April 10, 2026

 

Course Code: 915
Student Materials (Bookbag): 915-2605SM—Eff. 05/19/26
Instructor Materials (Bookbag): 915-2605IM—Eff. 05/19/26

 

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