Real Estate Appraisal

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.