Real Estate Appraisal - 8th ed

Real Estate Appraisal - 8th ed

Real Estate Appraisal provides a thorough introduction to real estate appraisal for those preparing to become licensed or certified appraisers. It also serves as a textbook in college-level and continuing education courses for real estate professionals. Real Estate Appraisal gives a current overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, with an emphasis on residential appraisal practices. The book covers: ##steps in the appraisal process, ##collection and analysis of appraisal data, ##legal descriptions, ##appraisal math, ##analyzing highest and best use, ##land valuation methods, ##residential construction, ##estimating cost and depreciation, ##selection and analysis of comparables, ##income capitalization, ##appraisal reports, ##appraisal of special interest properties, and ##the appraisal profession. Like all of Rockwell's textbooks, Real Estate Appraisal offers a variety of helpful study aids, such as detailed chapter outlines, practice exercises, chapter review quizzes with explanations, and a glossary containing hundreds of relevant terms.