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ISBN10: 0071498419 | ISBN13: 9780071498418

Property Condition Assessments, 1st Edition

ISBN10: 0071498419
ISBN13: 9780071498418
By Sam Kubba

© 2008 Published October 22, 2007

ISBN10: 0071498419 | ISBN13: 9780071498418

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ISBN10: 0071498419 | ISBN13: 9780071498418

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Accurately Assess the Physical Condition of Property for Commercial Real Estate Transactions!

Turn to Property Condition Assessments for comprehensive guidance on accurately collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the physical condition of property for commercial real estate transactions. This definitive resource provides expert information for evaluating the quality of construction, integrity of building systems, and other critical components.

This hands-on reference discusses the latest industry standards and explains how to appraise structural, roofing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and interior systems …rate the condition of existing equipment and components…establish estimated costs for correcting physical deficiencies…uncover maintenance problems...and more. The book also shows you how to incorporate and set up a corporate website, seize business opportunities in the booming property assessment field and maximize returns. Filled with over 250 detailed illustrations, Property Condition Assessments features:

  • Guidelines for identifying defects, deficiencies, items of deferred maintenance, and code violations
  • Insights into litigation, dispute resolution, and expert testimony
  • Business-building advice on presentations, marketing, and setting up an office and website
  • Sample reports, forms, templates and letters - all needed for a successful career in this industry

Inside This One-Stop Property Assessment Guide

• The Property Condition Assessment Process • Building Systems: Design and Evaluation • Building Systems: Description and Observation • Business Development • Sample Documents • Standards and Guidelines • Resource Listings • Glossary of Terms •_ And Much More

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Need for a Condition Assessment Program
Chapter 2: Property Condition Assessments (PCA)
Chapter 3: Property Condition Assessments (PCA) Survey Guidelines
Chapter 4: Professional Standards & Methods
Chapter 5: Developing a Condition Evaluation Program & Strategy
Chapter 6: Elements of Property Condition Evaluations
Chapter 7: The Building Site
Chapter 8: Structural Systems
Chapter 9: Roofing Systems
Chapter 10: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
Chapter 11: Electrical & Lighting Systems
Chapter 12: Plumbing Systems
Chapter 13: Vertical Transportation Systems
Chapter 14: Interior Systems
Chapter 15: The Building Envelope
Chapter 16: Building Codes
Chapter 17: Barrier Free Design--ADA Requirements
Chapter 18: Life Safety Systems
Chapter 19: Property Security
Chapter 20: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Environmental & Pest Control
Chapter 21: Business Development
Chapter 22: Selling Yourself--Sample Letters, Brochures, and Websites
Appendix
Acronyms & Glossary
Bibliography
Index

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