Melanie McLane
BA, ABR, CDEI, CRB, CRS, ePRO, GRI, GRE
PA, USMelanie McLane is a practicing broker, appraiser, and instructor. She has been in the real estate business all of her adult life, and owns and runs a brokerage, and continues to do appraisals, so her knowledge is "real life" and "real time". A certified AQB (Appraisal Qualifications Board) USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) instructor, she not only writes and teaches appraisal classes, she takes her knowledge of valuation to real estate agents in ways they can understand and utilize. Melanie's market includes a substantial second home market, so the NAR designation RSPS (Resort and Second Property Specialist) has always been near and dear to her. In 2012, NAR named her "RSPS Practionier of the Year". She teaches RSPS, and a number of REBAC (Real Estate Buyer Agency Council) courses, such as ABR. In 2008, she was inducted into the REBAC Hall of Fame as an instructor. She holds a number of real estate designations, and also teaches CRB courses. As a broker for over 30 years, she understands what it is like to run a real estate business. A prolific writer, she has written two books on appraisal topics for Hondros College, one on foreclosure and one on valuing green buildings. She writes most of the continuing education courses she teaches. Additionally, Melanie, is has the Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) designation, and writes online courses. She has the ability to tailor a presentation to a group, and will also make certain she is up to date on current laws in the state(s) where the course is offered. Her energy and enthusiasm have made her a speaker at many state real estate conventions, including the Triple Play convention (NJ, NY and PA) for over 10 years in a row. Additionally, she has presented several times at the NAR convention. A graduate of Kenyon College, she is located in central Pennsylvania.
Melanie McLane is a practicing broker, appraiser, and instructor. She has been in the real estate business all of her adult life, and owns and runs a brokerage, and continues to do appraisals, so her knowledge is "real life" and "real time". A certified AQB (Appraisal Qualifications Board) USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) instructor, she not only writes and teaches appraisal classes, she takes her knowledge of valuation to real estate agents in ways they can understand and utilize. Melanie's market includes a substantial second home market, so the NAR designation RSPS (Resort and Second Property Specialist) has always been near and dear to her. In 2012, NAR named her "RSPS Practionier of the Year". She teaches RSPS, and a number of REBAC (Real Estate Buyer Agency Council) courses, such as ABR. In 2008, she was inducted into the REBAC Hall of Fame as an instructor. She holds a number of real estate designations, and also teaches CRB courses. As a broker for over 30 years, she understands what it is like to run a real estate business. A prolific writer, she has written two books on appraisal topics for Hondros College, one on foreclosure and one on valuing green buildings. She writes most of the continuing education courses she teaches. Additionally, Melanie, is has the Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) designation, and writes online courses. She has the ability to tailor a presentation to a group, and will also make certain she is up to date on current laws in the state(s) where the course is offered. Her energy and enthusiasm have made her a speaker at many state real estate conventions, including the Triple Play convention (NJ, NY and PA) for over 10 years in a row. Additionally, she has presented several times at the NAR convention. A graduate of Kenyon College, she is located in central Pennsylvania.
Risk Management: What You Do and Say Will Be Held Against You!
Real estate is an industry full of risk for agents and brokers. In this fast paced class, we identify major areas of risk and discuss how to avoid and manage risk. This topic is timely for those in the real estate business anywhere.
"What's It Worth?"
One of the biggest challenges in real estate is pricing a property properly. In this class, we'll discuss major influences on value; how appraisers view property; and techniques agents can do to ensure that they are pricing their listings to sell.
"Estimate, Adjust and Defend"
This course for licensed or certified appraisers covers how to make adjustments and then defend them in an appraisal report. We discuss methods of making adjustments, and correlate these to both USPAP and Fannie Mae requirements. This is a great course for the practicing appraiser, who is often challenged about data in a report.
"New Normal = New Skills"
This seminar is designed for real estate agents in the post "Great Recession" world. We discuss financing, pricing, time management and how to function and succeed in a very challenging environment.
"Economics and Real Estate"
The big picture of economics will always affect real estate markets. Those in the real estate industry, whether they are appraisers or agents, need to understand economics and how it influences real estate, so they can be prepared for predictable changes in the market.
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