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Appraisal books

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Most of the appraisal books are published by the Appraisal Institute. You can order them directly. Call 888-570-4545 or online at http://www.appraisalinstitute.com/ecom/publications/default.asp 

For books on the Business Side of Appraising, go to Our Favorite Business Books for Appraisers. 

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Appraisal books reviewed

• Appraising the Tough Ones : Creative Ways to Value Complex Residential Properties
• Real Estate Damages : An Analysis of Detrimental Conditions
• The Appraisal of Real Estate
• Geographic Information Systems
• Senior Housing
• Appraising the Appraisal : The Art of Appraisal Review 
• The Appraisal Writing Handbook
• Historic Properties
• Real Estate Valuation in Global Markets
• The Analysis and Valuation of Health Care Enterprises
• The Valuation of Apartment Properties
• Valuation of Marinas
• Fair Lending and the Appraiser
• Exceptional Homes - A Cost Guide for High-Value and Unique Residences 

Books read but not reviewed

• Houses : The Illustrated Guide to Construction, Design & Systems 
• A Guide to Appraising Recreational Vehicle Parks 
• Cooperative Apartment Appraisal
• Communicating the Appraisal: Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter Quantitative Analysis Appraisal Report Forms 2055 & 2065 
• The Appraisal of Religious Facilities
• Communicating the Appraisal : The Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report 
• Communicating the Appraisal : The Small Residential Income Property Appraisal Report 
• Communicating the Appraisal : The Uniform Residential Appraisal Report 
• Valuing Small Businesses and Professional Practices 
• Valuing a Business : The Analysis and Appraisal of Closely Held Companies 

Books not read or reviewed - brief summaries

• The Appraiser's Workbook
• Market Analysis for Valuation Appraisals
• Rates and Ratios Used in the Income Capitalization Approach
• The Valuation of Wetlands

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Appraising the Tough Ones : Creative Ways to Value Complex Residential Properties by Frank E. Harrison Paperback (May 1996) Appraisal Institute Amazon.com Price: $35.00 Click here to order from Amazon.com. 
Click here to read a book review by Ann O'Rourke.

A "must have" book for anyone who appraises residential properties. Lots of really good tips and ideas, and approaches to those "weird" homes! 5 stars - practical with new ideas. 

Real Estate Damages : An Analysis of Detrimental Conditions by Randall Bell. Appraisal Institute Hardcover (February 1999) Amazon.com Price: $38.00. Click here to order from Amazon.com.  

Click here to read a book review by Ann O'Rourke. Ever wondered how to appraise OJ's condo or Jeffrey Daumer's apartment building. Fascinating case studies in this book. 4.5 stars - almost the top rating. 

Senior Housing : Looking Toward the Third Millienium A Guide to Valuation, Market Analysis, Design, Development, and Financing by Arthur E. Gimmy, Susan B. Brecht, Clifford J. Dowd
Appraisal Institute, Hardcover (February 1999)
Amazon.com price: $39.00 Click here to order from Amazon.com  

Click here for a review by Ann O'Rourke. Very comprehensive book on Senior Housing. 4 stars.

To be reviewed in January, 2000. The "classic" textbook. Should be on every appraiser's bookshelf. 4.5 stars. 

Click here to order from Amazon.com.   Click here to read a book review by Ann O'Rourke.  Many different writers. Something for everyone. 3.5 stars - older book. 

Click here to read a book review by Ann O'Rourke. A book for both reviewers and reviewees. Some great jokes! 4 stars. 

Click here to read a book review by Ann O'Rourke. We can all improve our writing skills. 

Click here to read a book review by Ann O'Rourke.  An introduction to appraising historic homes. Lots of resources listed.

Real Estate Valuation in Global Markets 
by Howard C. Gelbtuch (Editor), David MacKmin (Editor), Michael Milgrim  Hardcover (September 1997) Appraisal Institute Amazon.com Price: $41.25. Click here to order from Amazon.com  

Click here to read a book review by Ann O'Rourke.  Appraising is very different in other countries. Well worth reading. 

Click here to read a book review by Ann O'Rourke. A bit old now, but well worth reading. 

Click here for a review by Ann O'Rourke. A good beginner's book with some tips for experienced appraisers. 

Click here to read a book review by Ann O'Rourke. A very brief treatment of this very complex, controversial topic, but you can use it to get started. 

Click here to read a book review by Ann O'Rourke. An introduction to appraising marinas. 

Exceptional Homes - A Cost Guide for High-Value and Unique Residences (1998 edition), published by Marshall & Swift. Order at  www.marshallswift.com . The price is $49.95.

Click here to read a book review by Ann O'Rourke.

Appraisal books read but not reviewed

Book cover not available.	Houses : The Illustrated Guide to Construction, Design & Systems by Henry S. Harrison Paperback - 544 pages 3rd edition (October 1998) Real Estate Education Co Amazon.com  Price: $21.56. Click here to order from Amazon.com Read but not reviewed. Should be on every residential appraiser's bookshelf. Very readable with lots of illustrations.
	A Guide to Appraising Recreational Vehicle Parks by Robert S. Saia Paperback (December 1997) Appraisal Institute. Amazon.com Price: $19.50  Click here to order from Amazon.com.   Read but not reviewed. An introduction to appraising RV parks.
	Cooperative Apartment Appraisal by Eleanor Gunn, John A. Simpson. Paperback (November 1997) Appraisal Institute;  Amazon.com price: $19.50.  Click here to order from Amazon.com.  Read but not reviewed. An introduction to coop appraisals with practical tips on appraising and background information.
Book cover not available.	Communicating the Appraisal: Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter Quantitative Analysis Appraisal Report Forms 2055 & 2065  by Joseph L. Minnich Paperback Spiral edition (June 1997) Appraisal Institute. Amazon.com Price: $27.50 Click here to order from Amazon.com.  A "how to fill in the blanks" book with some other information. An older book, but still relevant. Read but not reviewed.
Book cover not available.	Communicating the Appraisal : The Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report by Arlen C. Mills, Dorothy Z. Mills Paperback 2nd spi edition (July 1995) Appraisal Institute. Amazon.com Price: $25.00 Click here to order from Amazon.com.  A "how to fill in the blanks" book with some other information. An older book, but still relevant. Read but not reviewed.
Book cover not available.	Communicating the Appraisal : The Small Residential Income Property Appraisal Report by Arlen C. Mills, Dorothy Z. Mills  Hardcover 2nd edition (August 1995) Appraisal Institute. Amazon.com Price: $25.00 Click here to order from Amazon.com.  A "how to fill in the blanks" book with some other information. An older book, but still relevant.  Read but not reviewed.
Book cover not available.	Communicating the Appraisal : The Uniform Residential Appraisal Report by Arlen C. Mills, Dorothy Z. Mills Paperback Spiral/ edition (January 1994) Appraisal Institute; Our Price: $25.00 Click here to order from Amazon.com.  A "how to fill in the blanks" book with some other information. An older book, but still relevant.  Read but not reviewed.
	The Appraisal of Religious Facilities by Martin H. Aaron, John H. Wright  Paperback (June 1997) Appraisal Institute. Amazon.com Price: $25.00. Click here to order from Amazon.com. Read but not reviewed. An introduction to religious facilities appraisals. Mainly focuses on large facilities.
	Valuing Small Businesses and Professional Practices  by Shannon P. Pratt, Robert P. Schwiehs (Contributor), Robert F. Reilly (Contributor), r Schweihs Amazon.com Price: $95.00 Hardcover - 887 pages 3rd edition (March 13, 1998) McGraw-Hill;  Amazon.com Price: $95.00. Click here to order from Amazon.com.   Read but not reviewed. "The" book on small business valuation.
Book cover not available.	Valuing a Business : The Analysis and Appraisal of Closely Held Companies by Shannon P. Pratt (Editor), Robert P. Schweihs, Robert F. Reilly Hardcover - 950 pages 4th edition (Available March 2000 - can be preordered) McGraw-Hill  Amazon.com Price: $95.00. Click here to order from Amazon.com. Read but not reviewed. "The" book on closely held business valuation.

Not reviewed or read (published after 1993)

The Appraiser's Workbook by Charles B. Akerson Spiral-bound 2nd spi edition (July
1996) Appraisal Institute; Amazon.com Price: $31.00 Click here to order from Amazon.com.  Self study Income Approach workbook with questions and case studies. 

Market Analysis for Valuation Appraisals by Stephen F. Fanning, Terry V. Grissom, Thomas D. Pearson Hardcover (January 1995) Appraisal Institute; Amazon.com Price: $41.25 Click here to order from Amazon.com.  Relates the concepts and techniques of market analysis directly to the appraisal of real estate. Focuses on investment properties. 

Rates and Ratios Used in the Income Capitalization Approach by Clifford E. Fisher Paperback (August 1995) Appraisal Institute. Amazon.com Price: $19.50 Click here to order from Amazon.com Descriptions of more than two dozen rates and ratios
commonly applied in the income capitalization approach. Overview of wetlands and guidelines for estimating their value, legislative/regulatory efforts, wetlands mitigation banking, etc. 

The Valuation of Wetlands : An Appraisal Institute Handbook  by David Michael Keating Paperback (August 1995) Amazon.com Price: $19.50 Click here to order from Amazon.com . Overview of the status of wetlands and guidelines for estimating their value, legislative/regulatory efforts, the nontraditional concepts used by environmentalists and others in their valuation, wetlands mitigation banking.

Note: for a complete list of all Appraisal Institute books (including those published prior to 1994, go to www.appraisalinstitute.org/pubs/ 

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