A Field Guide to
American Houses
Description: This 3-hour course will discuss
the common architectural styles of homes throughout the US.
Students will be able to identify the architectural styles and time
period. Many buyers and sellers don’t realize that history helps to
sell their home. Appraisers will explore the actual style and
construction of American homes, beyond the “does it fit in the
box?” descriptions for Fannie Mae and be able to clearly define the
architectural styles and features of a house.
Pending 3 CE
Credits
Basin Harbor Resort
Basin Harbor Resort
4800 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
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Melanie McLane
Melanie McLane is a second generation REALTOR®, broker, and appraiser. A real estate educator, she was inducted into the REBAC (Real Estate Buyer’s Agent’s Council) Hall of Fame as an educator in 2008, and in 2012 was named by NAR as the RSPS (Resort and Second Property Specialist) of the Year, in recognition of her educational contributions to that certification. A graduate of Kenyon College, Gambier Ohio, she holds the following designations and certifications: ABR, CRB, CRS, EPRO, GREEN, GRI, PSA, RAA, RENE, RSPS, PSA, SRES, SRS; she is also certified as a distance instructor (CDEI) and is an Appraiser Qualifications Board approved USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) Instructor. She has written numerous courses, both for her own use, and as works for hire for other educational companies.
She has served as President for her local association, West Branch Valley Association of REALTORS®, a District Vice-President for the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® (two terms), and has served on various NAR committees, task forces, and forums. She has also been honored by her local association with “REALTOR® of the Year”, twice, in 2004 and again in 2017; “Spirit Award”, and “Outstanding Achievement Award”. In 2018, she was named “REALTOR® Of the Year” by the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®. She continues to list, sell and appraise, as well as teach. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.