The how to's of real estate valuation

MANILA, Philippines - What is the market value of your property? Do you need to hire an appraiser or can you do it yourself? How would appraisal be done? How reliable is appraisal for making investment decision in real estate?

These are only some of the many questions that would be answered in the seminar on “Property Valuation: How to do it yourself” that Urban Institute will conduct on Sept. 16, 1:30 to 6 p.m. at the Maximo Function Room, Second Floor, Max’s Restaurant, near Glorietta 2, Ayala Center, Makati City.

The seminar covers the topics: needs for appraisal; principles of real estate values; factors that influence real estate values; how appraisals are done and methodologies; data collection and verification; appraisal methods for valuation of lots only, lot with improvements and properties with income; what price to pay for raw lands intended for subdivision development; how to scrutinize appraisal works & accuracy of values; the preparation of appraisal reports; appraisal as a profession; and many others.

The lecturer is Engr. Enrico S. Cruz, who has more than 40 years in real estate, engineering, construction, management and education. Cruz is also a licensed real estate consultant and 1st and 8th placer in the real estate appraiser’s and broker’s board examinations respectively, and was invested as a “Real Estate Fellow” by the Philippine Council of Real Estate Educators.

For other details, Urban Institute may be reached at 948-8191 or 796-8019; or CP# 0916-426-9174/ 0921-683-9431 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected] or visit www.urban-institute.blogspot.com.