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ME191 Beginners Guide to Preparation and Execution of a Field Inspection

Includes a Live Web Event on 04/22/2026 at 11:00 AM (EDT)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Description

Not every valuation includes a field inspection, but one is often valuable. Proper preparation on the appraiser's part will make the process efficient or both the appraiser and the on-site personnel.

In this webinar, we will cover several topics which will assist the new or experienced appraiser in making the most out of the field inspection.  We will outline a variety of topics which will assist the appraiser in preparing for and executing a successful and time efficient field inspection. You will also walk away with a detailed sample questionnaire which will outline some of the data that should be gathered prior to and during the site inspection.  

Course Audience

Any MTS appraiser who is newer in the valuation profession or who wants to sharpen their field inspection skills.

General Webinar Information

Join ASA webinars via your Education Dashboard on the ASA website. In addition, this presentation will be recorded and made available post-webinar for purchase via the ASA Marketplace.

System Requirements

To ensure the best ASA webinar experience, be sure to download the Zoom app on your device before the webinar begins.

Continuing Education (CE) Information

This webinar will award 2.4 CE hours.

If you are a designated member of the American Society of Appraisers, CE credit will automatically be entered into your record ONLY if you participate in the live webinar. Please allow approximately 2 weeks post-webinar for ASA to notify participants via email regarding a certificate of completion.

Douglas Krieser

Managing Director

Valcon Partners, Ltd.

Douglas Krieser has performed valuations for 37 years. He is Managing Director of Valcon Partners, LTD, is a a member of the ASA college of Fellows, is Past-President of the American Society of Appraisers, past Chair of the Board of Examiners, and has served on various ASA and Appraisal Foundation committees and task forces. He is very active in teaching and writing ASA courses and webinars.  He has performed valuations for financial reporting, ad valorem tax and litigation purposes.  Mr. Krieser is regarded as an expert witness and has testified in several states regarding personal property tax matters and in federal bankruptcy court.  In addition to authoring articles for various value-related publications and being a contributing author to various textbooks published, Mr. Krieser has presented at national conferences on a variety of valuation and regulatory related topics.   Mr. Krieser is a Fellow of the ASA as well as a Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to: 

1. Maximize the return on investment for the appraiser when performing a field inspection
2. Outline the key components that should be completed prior to and during the field inspection
3. Describe the process once the appraiser arrives on site and how to maximize the time allotted
4. Identify key components of a good work plan while on site
5. Provide tips and tricks in order to make the entire process more efficient and less time consuming for all involved. 

Agenda

In this webinar, we will cover the following topics in depth:
1. Research the company and industry
2. Identify key contacts 
3. Identify data needed and data available
4. Develop a work plan (formal or informal)
5. On-site process 
6. Plan travel and route (for multiple locations)
7. Sample Data Request/ Questionnaire 

Components visible upon registration.