- Managing the Consultant Process
- Course Number: IRWA Course 303
- Course Location: Puget Sound Energy, East Building, Forum
- Course Address and map: Click for driving instructions
- Course Start Date: Monday, Feb 27th 2012
- Course End Date: Tuesday, Feb 28th 2012
- Course Instructor: Faith A. Roland, SR/WA
- Course Coordinator Email: darby.broyles@pse.com
- Course Registration Form: Form Download
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Current trends are for Departments of Transportation, local public agencies and other governmental
entities to do more contracting of right of way and land acquisition services. This course is designed to
provide participants with a step-by-step understanding of the process of selecting and monitoring
consultants. Issues are discussed relating to both the contracting and the monitoring of services from the
perspectives of the agency and consultant.
Topics:
1. Understanding the contracting process
2. Avoiding common mistakes and misunderstandings in the areas of proposal development
3. Evaluating proposal submittals
4. Monitoring consultant work effort
5. Becoming aware of the issues and concerns of both agencies and consultants as participants discuss and practice the best methods of assuring success - Principles of Real Estate Appraisal
- Course Number: IRWA Course 400
- Course Location: Coast Bellevue Hotel
- Course Address and map: Click for driving instructions
- Course Start Date: Monday, Mar 5th 2012
- Course End Date: Tuesday, Mar 6th 2012
- Course Instructor: Donald J. Sherwood, SR/WA, MAI
- Course Coordinator Email: karen@roland-resources.com
- Course Registration Form: Form Download
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This course introduces the principles of real estate and real property valuation. It is also a refresher course for experienced right of way professionals desiring to maintain their appraisal abilities.
The course covers the following topics: types and uses of appraisals, types of value, “highest and best” use analysis, area and site analysis, reconciliation and final value, sales comparison approach, cost approach, income capitalization approach, introduction to partial acquisitions, determination, market analysis, and economic principles.
T O P I C S :
• Types and Uses of Appraisals
• Types of Value
• Area and Site Analysis
• Highest and Best Use Analysis
• Sales Comparison Approach
• Reconciliation and Final Value Determination
• Introduction to Partial Acquisitions
• Economic Principles
• The Appraisal Process
• Market Analysis
• Cost Approach - Reviewing Appraisals in Eminent Domain
- Course Number: IRWA Course 410
- Course Location: Coast Bellevue Hotel
- Course Address and map: Click for driving instructions
- Course Start Date: Wednesday, Mar 7th 2012
- Course End Date: Wednesday, Mar 7th 2012
- Course Instructor: Donald J. Sherwood, SR/WA, MAI
- Course Coordinator Email: kwittma@co.pierce.wa.us
- Course Registration Form: Form Download
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As a result of this course, participants will be better equipped to answer the ultimate question, “Do the
value conclusions make sense?” This course covers the importance and purpose of reviews in the eminent
domain process, the types of reviews used in the marketplace, and the common mistakes found in reviews
and appraisals. Sample types of reviews will be presented along with required disclosures, certification and
limiting conditions. This course will conclude with an actual case study where participants will apply review
techniques to a specific problem.
Topics:
1. Recognize the different types of reports that may be used in appraisals
2. Distinguish the various types of reviews
3. Explain the purpose of a review
4. Recognize common mistakes in reviews and appraisals
5. Use USPAP as it pertains to reviews
6. Comprehend the minimum desired qualifications and role of the reviewer
7. Apply the review process
8. Report the results of a review - Computing Replacement Housing Payments
- Course Number: IRWA Course 504
- Course Location: HDR Engineering
- Course Address and map: Click for driving instructions
- Course Start Date: Monday, Apr 16th 2012
- Course End Date: Tuesday, Apr 17th 2012
- Course Instructor: Brad K. Thomas, R/W-RAC
- Course Coordinator Email: dave@labondeland.com
- Course Registration Form: Form Download
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This is a very informative, fast-paced two-day course. It is is an advanced relocation course, designed for students with thorough knowledge and experience implementing the Uniform Act. Realistic and complex situations are used as if the students have been assigned to small projects requiring relocation of the occupants of twelve (12) residential properties; the household surveys have been conducted and a copy of each interview sheet is contained in the materials provided; and, the students acting as individuals assigned to compute the replacement housing payments on behalf of the Agency. Participants should have the knowledge to calculate basic payments, group discussions and exercises maximizing practical application of the cases studies will be the emphasis of this course.
Prerequisites:
It is highly recommended that participants successfully complete IRWA Course 501, “Residential Relocation Assistance”, or have at least two (2) years experience performing relocation assistance, prior to attending this class.
Topics:
1. The importance of collecting the pertinent information at the interview stage
2. Replacement Housing Payments for 90-day occupants
3. Aliens not lawfully present
4. Replacement Housing Payments for less than 90-day occupants
5. Replacement Housing Payments for 180-day owner occupants
6. Legal reference - The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-646) as amended
7. Regulatory Reference 49CFR part 24
