Real Estate Appraisal provides a thorough introduction to real estate appraisal for those preparing to become licensed or certified appraisers. It also serves as a textbook in college-level and continuing education courses for real estate professionals. Real Estate Appraisal gives a current overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, with an emphasis on residential appraisal practices. The book covers: steps in the appraisal process, collection and analysis of appraisal data, legal descriptions, appraisal math, analyzing highest and best use, land valuation methods, residential construction, estimating cost and depreciation, selection and analysis of comparables, income capitalization, appraisal reports, appraisal of special interest properties, and the appraisal profession. Like all of Rockwell's textbooks, Real Estate Appraisal offers a variety of helpful study aids, such as detailed chapter outlines, practice exercises, chapter review quizzes with explanations, and a glossary containing hundreds of relevant terms.