101 Key Terms for Valuation Modeling: A Practical Desktop Reference for Mass Appraisal, CAMA, and AVM Practitioners

In the high-stakes world of mass appraisal, precise language and shared understanding separate credible valuations from costly appeals. 101 Key Terms for Valuation Modeling delivers the essential vocabulary every assessor, modeler, review appraiser, assessment administrator, and Value Adjustment Board member needs—clearly defined, practically applied, and ready for immediate use.

Each of the 101 primary terms follows a consistent three-part structure:

· Definition — a concise, authoritative explanation

· Application in Valuation Modeling — how the concept operates inside CAMA and AVM systems

· Practitioner’s Corner — actionable guidance, common pitfalls, and defense-oriented insights

Closely related concepts are presented as comparative split entries (A/B or A/B/C) so readers can quickly grasp critical distinctions—such as Full versus Fractional Assessment, or the three traditional approaches to value—without flipping between distant pages. The book also includes an extensive A–Z master index for rapid lookup and specialized appendices covering Proprietary and Non-Standard Terms, Real Estate Finance Terms, and ready-to-use VAB & Courtroom Defense Scripts. These cross-examination scripts give both novice and experienced staff practical language for opening statements and responses to the most common challenges.

Whether you are building models, reviewing values, preparing for hearings, or training new staff, this desktop reference brings clarity, consistency, and confidence to the daily work of valuation modeling.

By Sid Som, MBA, MIM

Copyright September 2026

ISBN: 9798172674327