Real Estate Valuation Demystified

A step-by step guide to evaluating houses and gauging market worth

What you'll learn

Learn to ask and answer the right questions which lead to a comprehensive understanding of most any given single family residence (SFR)

Learn how to understand the subject property, select the correct area and use the free tools found on the internet.

Understand the framework to successfully value an SFR using using the tools and course materials we have provided.

How to complete a valuation of most any investment SFR using both the Sales Comparison and the Income Approach.

Have a curiousity or need to understand how to value most any house in a consistent reliable manner.

Requirements

No experience needed. Basic real estate knowledge is a plus

Description

This course provides a comprehensive and indispensable primer for new real estate investors, homebuyers, real estate professionals, and anyone interested in gaining a solid understanding of the property valuation process. It offers a detailed and in-depth overview of how the author, with extensive and diverse experience as a real estate investor, licensed broker, certified appraiser, and loan officer, evaluates and analyzes real estate. Through the lens of these multiple professional roles, participants will gain invaluable insights into the critical factors that drive property value, enabling them to navigate the real estate market with confidence and skill.The primary goal of the course is to demystify the often complex and intimidating valuation process by breaking it down into clear, actionable steps. This will help students build a strong foundational understanding of how to evaluate properties effectively. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with a reliable framework to accurately evaluate and estimate the value of any residential property in the United States. This knowledge will empower them to make well-informed, data-driven decisions in their real estate ventures, whether they are purchasing, selling, refinancing, or investing in properties for the first time or looking to sharpen their existing expertise and skills.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Due Diligence

Lecture 3 Comping

Lecture 4 Introduction to the Grid

Lecture 5 Financial Adjustment

Lecture 6 Time adjustment

Lecture 7 Sale-Resale

Lecture 8 Year built

Lecture 9 Style and Street Appeal

Lecture 10 Basement

Lecture 11 Bedroom and Bathrooms

Lecture 12 HVAC

Lecture 13 Parking

Lecture 14 Amenities

Lecture 15 Extra 1 -Income Approach

Lecture 16 Extra 2 -Intro to Book and Tool

Lecture 17 Gross Living Area

This course is geared for newer RE Investors, potential Owners and Realtors.