How to be an Expert Witness Denver Metro Association of REALTOS - West office
Instructor: Gary Kujawski Credits: 3 Cost: $30.00 for DMAR members
This class will provide the real estate agent with an introduction and basic understanding of what is involved with becoming an Expert Witness in real estate related matters. The class will cover areas such as what is an expert witness, who can become one, and why even consider it. What is involved with working your way up to holding that Expert Witness status, maintaining your level of competency, working your curriculum vitae and marketing yourself, finding out how much your time and expertise is worth, and setting your fees and billing. Finding out who you work for and working with attorneys, as well as an understanding of the court process is necessary in order to work in this area. What work is all involved and at what stages of a lawsuit, as well as the preparation, deposition and trial stages will all be discussed. The real estate areas of interest of where your expertise can be helpful will be covered, as well as ethical considerations.