The Appraiser as an Expert Witness: Preparation and Testimony

The Appraiser as an Expert Witness : Preparation and Testimony

Date : February 24-25, 2025

Time : 8 : 00AM - 4 : 00PM (MST)

Sponsor : Colorado Chapter

Location : CDOT Facility

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

2829 W. Howard Place

Denver, CO 80204

Event Information

All Times Listed are MST

Check in : 7 : 30am

Class Time : 8am - 4pm (ish)

CLASS LOCATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FACILITY AVAILABILITY AND CLASS SIZE

Please reach out to the chapter office if you need information about lodging in the area.

Course Description

This course introduces the basic concepts and strategies needed to engage in litigation valuation. It explores the scope of activities you can expect in a legal action, including assessing the status of a case, developing a USPAP-compliant appraisal without preparing a written report, and understanding legal terminology and jargon.

The course addresses how litigation assignments differ from lender assignments and how to market appraisal services to litigation clients.

You’ll work in small groups to practice effective deposition and direct testimony techniques, and a mock trial with a residential case study gives you the opportunity to experience a realistic courtroom environment in which to polish your skills.

This course is part of the Litigation Professional Development Program. View this list of FAQs, which includes information regarding the courses you’ll need to complete the program successfully.

Target Audience

• Experienced residential and general real property appraisers interested in exploring litigation valuation as a specialty
• Users of appraisal services
• Attorneys

AI CE Points

Attend : 150 pts

Attend & Pass Exam : 200 pts

Course Objectives

• Describe the general process of a lawsuit involving real property valuation.
• Identify the mechanics and strategies of a deposition and direct testimony.
• Identify the requirements to communicate and defend an opinion of value in a courtroom setting.
• A financial calculator is required. The accepted model used in the program is the HP-12C. AI education programs that require a financial calculator are developed with HP-12C keystrokes;

using this model is highly recommended.

You must be familiar with calculator operation when the program begins. Do not enroll expecting to be taught how to use a financial calculator.

CLASS LOCATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FACILITY AVAILABILITY AND CLASS SIZE

Please reach out to the chapter office if you need information about lodging in the area.

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