Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal by William Ventolo and Martha R. Williams

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This best-selling textbook provides a strong foundation for understanding today's ever-changing appraisal marketplace. The new edition explores relevant legislation, key environmental considerations, and the increasing role of technology in the industry. 446 pp.

Explanation of 2005 URAR form helps students put the new form into practice

• Appendix outlining each state's appraisal requirements shows students what is required to become any level of appraiser
• The newest version of Appraisal-It software, on CD-ROM, included with book

Fundamentals Of Real Estate Appraisal, 9th Edition- Table of Contents:

• About the Authors
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• The Appraisal Profession
• Real Estate and Its Appraisal
• The Real Estate Marketplace
• The Appraisal Process
• Building Construction and the Environment
• Data Collection
• Site Valuation
• The Cost Approach - Part I: Reproduction/Replacement Cost
• The Cost Approach - Part II: Depreciation
• The Sales Comparison Approach
• The Income Capitalization Approach
• Direct and Yield Capitalization
• Reconciliation and the Appraisal Report
• Appraising Partial Interests
• Appraisal Math and Statistics
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
• Glossary
• Answer Key
• Index