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Commercial Industrial Valuation

Commercial and Industrial Valuation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)

Live via Zoom

Event Details

Instructor: John Zukowski, MAI, SRA, IAO

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding and overview of the procedures and practices necessary to appraise commercial/industrial properties. Valuations of this type can be complex and challenging even for experienced appraisers. The session includes introductory and basic instruction on how to prepare and perform a commercial/industrial appraisal. It also identifies physical types of structures and discusses appropriate use of the three approaches to value: cost approach, income approach, and sales comparison approach. In our review of the ORPTS Building Classification System, we will discuss elements of comparison and typical purchasers to develop the most applicable approaches to value of each type. (This course is a requirement for county directors seeking basic certification from ORPTS and can be taken for basic certification by assessors.)

FEES: NYSAA Members $495.00; Non-member $650.00

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A workbook is included in the cost of the course. An HP12C calculator (or equivalent) is required for this course.

ORPTS CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: One credit will be awarded for each classroom hour.

REIMBURSEMENT: Eligible assessors and county directors who attend will receive basic/continuing education credit and reimbursement from ORPTS pursuant to their current rules and approval by the Department of Budget.

For More Information:

Warren J. Wheeler IAO
Warren J. Wheeler IAO
IAO Sole Appointed Assessor/Past President NYS Assessors Association (315)706-3424

Please note that this class will be offered over two weeks.  The dates of the class are as follows:

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Friday, January 23, 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (Exam)

There will be a different Zoom link for each day's class.  It will be available from our website via your "member compass".