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The Northern California Chapter is open for business! Our Chapter is comprised of appraisal professionals you know and trust. Education is the core service we provide, and we're in the process of adapting our education to virtual programs to meet Stay in Place (SIP) requirements.
We look forward to and will continue to provide the “live” high-quality education that the appraisal community has depended upon for nearly 100 years once these regulations are lifted and it is safe for everyone to gather in person again.
2021 Annual Spring Conference | |
Mar 12 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Residential * Commercial * Agricultural The very first Valley Seminar began in 1970. Our "modern" version of the Valley Seminar became known as the Spring Conference in 2000 and has taken place each spring at the Modesto Center Plaza since 2006. 2021 will be bring a "new first" as this offering will be presented in a virtual format. Special Guest Presenters include Presentations include our ever popular and informative Opening Session State of the Profession. Breakout topics include
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Paddock Appraisal Service, Inc.
Valbridge Property Advisors l Northern California
ASFMRA California Chapter LIA Administrators and Insurance Services Bronze Sponsor
Corelogic
American AgCredit
CoStar
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Cogdill and Associates, Inc. Laval and Associates
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A Special Note About Registering:
HURRY! Still time to Register - $195
This Educational Program (Program) was developed and organized by the Appraisal Institute Chapter offering the Program with the intent of addressing topic(s) of current local interest solely for educational and informational purposes. The Appraisal Institute national organization was not involved in developing or organizing the Program. The content of this Program, including but not limited to any written materials and presenter comments, does not represent the viewpoint of the Appraisal Institute (defined as including but not limited to, the national organization, its Regions, Chapters, members, candidates, affiliates and staff) unless formally adopted by the national Board of Directors. Further, the Appraisal Institute has not peer-reviewed or approved the content of the Program and does not warrant the accuracy or timeliness of the content of the Program. The content of the Program is subject to court decisions and local, state and federal laws and regulations and any such revisions of such laws and regulations. This Program is presented with the understanding that the Appraisal Institute is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional advice or services. Nothing in the Program is to be construed as the offering of such advice or services. If expert advice or services are required, attendees and readers are responsible for obtaining such advice or services from appropriate professionals.Please note that not all states have approved Virtual education, therefore, registrants must check their individual states for approval before registering for the program. Before registering for the program, registrants understand and agree that continuing education credit for this program may not be available in their state on the date of the program. The Appraisal Institute is not responsible if credit is not available for the program in individual states. State exceptions for virtual education may expire prior to the offering date. |
2021 Real Estate Market Update and Outlook | |
Mar 18 | Location: It's Virtual! Participate Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Watch for online registration to open very soon! An opportunity to get a sneak peek at the year ahead and leave with perspectives to keep pace with the changing markets and other important issues that may impact the appraisal profession of tomorrow.
. . . and more! Presenters include
Special Notes About Registering:
BEST VALUE RATE!: Register by March 5 - Save up to $35!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $40
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $50 Register by March 12
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $50
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $65 Register after March 12
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $60
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $75 This Educational Program (Program) was developed and organized by the Appraisal Institute Chapter offering the Program with the intent of addressing topic(s) of current local interest solely for educational and informational purposes. The Appraisal Institute national organization was not involved in developing or organizing the Program. The content of this Program, including but not limited to any written materials and presenter comments, does not represent the viewpoint of the Appraisal Institute (defined as including but not limited to, the national organization, its Regions, Chapters, members, candidates, affiliates and staff) unless formally adopted by the national Board of Directors. Further, the Appraisal Institute has not peer-reviewed or approved the content of the Program and does not warrant the accuracy or timeliness of the content of the Program. The content of the Program is subject to court decisions and local, state and federal laws and regulations and any such revisions of such laws and regulations. This Program is presented with the understanding that the Appraisal Institute is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional advice or services. Nothing in the Program is to be construed as the offering of such advice or services. If expert advice or services are required, attendees and readers are responsible for obtaining such advice or services from appropriate professionals.Please note that not all states have approved Virtual education, therefore, registrants must check their individual states for approval before registering for the program. Before registering for the program, registrants understand and agree that continuing education credit for this program may not be available in their state on the date of the program. The Appraisal Institute is not responsible if credit is not available for the program in individual states. State exceptions for virtual education may expire prior to the offering date.
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Board of Director's Meeting | |
Mar 18 | Location: It's Virtual |
Chapter Business Meeting and Networking Social | |
Mar 18 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable
While COVID restrictions still prohibit us from connecting in person, we hope that you will pull together a little plate of your favorite appetizers and a beverage of choice to "mix and mingle" with us following our brief Chapter Meeting to network with your peers and possibly perspective clients! The Chapter Meeting will include updates on issues affecting the Appraisal Institute and the real estate appraisal profession. Don't miss this opportunity to "discuss" additional issues of importance to not only help you survive, but to thrive during these unprecedented times. Our Chapter Business Meeting will beginning immediately following the 3-hour workshop titled "2021 Real Estate Market Update and Overview" at 5:00pm. [Separate registration is required to attend the workshop.] Onsite check-in will begin at 4:45pm. |
Sacramento-Sierra Chapter hosts "2021 Economic Forecast" | |
Mar 19 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable This half-day morning annual forum is sponsored by the Sacramento-Sierra Chapter. Jim Wunderman, President & CEO Bay Area Council Bob Shanahan, Senior Research Analyst Colliers International Dean Wehrli, Senior Vice President, Consulting, John Burns Real Estate Consulting This program is not sponsored by the Northern California Chapter of AI. For questions or registration information contact jenny@sac-ai.org or call 916/972-9700. |
ASFMRA hosts Outlook 2020 Virtual Agribusiness Conference | |
Mar 23 - 24 | Join the California Chapter, ASFMRA for the Outlook 2021 Virtual Agribusiness Conference. Presenters will address key topics related to agribusiness as well as commodity updates to you in this webinar format. The release of the 2021 Trends® in Agricultural Land & Lease Values report will coincide with the conference and new regional breakout sessions will be offered this year. All attendees will receive a PDF copy of Trends®. Registration is available for one or both days. Breakouts include
This program is not sponsored by the Northern California Chapter of AI. Registration issues and questions should be directed to California Chapter ASFMRA 209.368.3672 or info@calasfmra.com
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Residential Appraiser Project Team - Interactive Chat | |
Mar 24 | Location: It's Virtual! Participate Where it is Convenient and Comfortable RAPT is the Appraisal Institute's Residential Appraiser Project Team. It's goal is to attract residential appraisers, promoting, and retaining SRAs is our goal. Ideas include
Locally, the Northern California Chapter looks forward to hosting quarterly RAPT ZOOM meetings. We will be discussing topics of importance to residential appraisers and encourage all residential appraisers to participate. These chats are open to everyone and the format is designed to be casual, inviting and engaging, though registration is required. Location: Wherever it is convenient for you! Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Details: Participation is complimentary. CEC is not availble. RSVP or Questions? Contact Nancy Phillips, SRA
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Monterey Branch Chapter hosts "COVID: One Year Later" | |
Mar 25 | Location: It's Virtual! Participate Where it is Convenient and Comfortable You've told us that connecting with other professionals is an important way of gathering relevant market information. Based on the success of our 2020 informal "Brown Bag" virtual get togethers, we are gearing up to do it again! Location: Wherever it is convenient for you! Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Details:
RSVP or Questions? Contact Chris Daniel, SRA |
NEW Seminar! Desktop Appraisals (Bifurcated, Hybrid) and Evaluations | |
Mar 31 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Instructor: Dawn Molitor-Gennrich, SRA, AI-RRS As the world changes, so do processes and methods used in many businesses including the appraisal profession. While alternative appraisal services like bifurcated, hybrid, and desktop appraisals and evaluations aren’t new, they are becoming more popular. Many appraisers are uncertain about the general requirements of each service, how appraisal standards might apply, and how these services might create liability. This seminar will provide more clarity about the different services being requested and help you to decide if these services are for you. It will review the expectations of alternative appraisal services, potential uses, appraisal standard implications, scope of work, and liability concerns as it applies to residential and commercial assignments. And it will review evaluation formats and the business opportunities for them.
Special Notes About Registering:
Register by March 5: Still Time to Save up to $50
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $175
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $195 Register after March 5
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $195 Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $225 |
"Virtual" Seminar: Evaluating Commercial Leases: The Tenant and the Terms Both Matter | |
Apr 16 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Instructor: Gary DeWeese, MAI This 7-hour seminar introduces participants to how the terms of a lease and the risk profile of the tenant influence the valuation of commercial real estate. Participants will see how the business features of commercial leases affect the quantity and the duration of the income stream that a property will generate and the development of the property’s income statement. Non-traditional sources of income, the proper period to use in measuring the income, measuring the real vacancy rate, expenses that might not be recoverable by a landlord if a CAM formula is incorrect, and how other special clauses in a lease can all affect the property’s income stream will be examined. The second part of the seminar discusses tenant credit risk issues and explains why understanding a tenant’s financial strength is key to assessing the quality of the income stream. Special Notes About Registering:
BEST VALUE RATE!: Register by March 5 - Save up to $80!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $195
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $225 Register by March 26
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $215
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $245 Register after March 26
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $245 Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $275 |
"Virtual" Seminar: Litigation Assignments for Residential Appraisers - Doing Expert Work on Atypical Cases | |
Apr 27 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Instructor: Dawn Molitor-Gennrich, SRA, AI-RRS If you are not familiar with residential litigation and are interested in performing more challenging residential assignments, this fast-paced half-day (4-hour) seminar is for you! Special Notes About Registering:
BEST VALUE RATE!: Register by March 5 - Save up to $70!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $85
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $115 Register by April 9
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $105
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $135 Register after April 9
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $125 Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $155 |
"Virtual" Seminar: Advanced Land Valuation: Sound Solutions to Perplexing Propblems | |
Apr | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Due to demand this offering is being added to our schedule for late April. Stand by for specific details. Developer and Instructor: Gary DeWeese, MAI By examining unusual and complex land valuation assignments, this seminar takes concepts covered in the Appraisal Institute curriculum to the next level. In addition to lecture, discussion, and Q&A, sample case studies will demonstrate, primarily in Excel, conceptual and practical applications that participants will be able to incorporate into their day-to-day work. The seminar will suggest strategies for performing these assignments.
A Special Note About Registering:
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2021 Northern California Residential Appraisal Conference | |
May 7 | A full-day residential conference jointly sponsored by the Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and the Real Estate Appraisers Association (REAA). After missing a year due to the pandemic . . . we are back! Well, almost. We will convene by ZOOM for a day of virtual learning and networking. Applications for 6-hours of CEC will be submitted to the Appraisal Institute, the California BREA and SBE. Preliminary topics include
Presenters include
Neil A. Lefmann, MAI, SRA - Senior Appraiser, Valbridge Property Advisors
Watch for more details coming soon! |
2021 Spring Litigation Conference | |
May 13 | LISTEN. PARTICIPATE. LEARN. You missed it in 2020. We missed it in 2020. It's returning in 2021 - in a virtual format for the first time! Our 2021 Spring Litigation Conference presents advanced topics to appraisers interested in litigation work. This is a chance to sharpen your knowledge and broaden your practice by listening to some of the top experts in the region. Potential topics include:
Presenters include:
- David M. Rosenthal, J.D., Chief Operating Officer, LegalVision - Hon. John W. Kennedy, Jr. (Ret.) - Joshua D. Cohen, Esq., Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean - Robin Thornton, Esq., Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean - Norman C. Hulberg, MAI, Valbridge Property Advisors This Educational Program (Program) was developed and organized by the Appraisal Institute Chapter offering the Program with the intent of addressing topic(s) of current local interest solely for educational and informational purposes. The Appraisal Institute national organization was not involved in developing or organizing the Program. The content of this Program, including but not limited to any written materials and presenter comments, does not represent the viewpoint of the Appraisal Institute (defined as including but not limited to, the national organization, its Regions, Chapters, members, candidates, affiliates and staff) unless formally adopted by the national Board of Directors. Further, the Appraisal Institute has not peer-reviewed or approved the content of the Program and does not warrant the accuracy or timeliness of the content of the Program. The content of the Program is subject to court decisions and local, state and federal laws and regulations and any such revisions of such laws and regulations. This Program is presented with the understanding that the Appraisal Institute is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional advice or services. Nothing in the Program is to be construed as the offering of such advice or services. If expert advice or services are required, attendees and readers are responsible for obtaining such advice or services from appropriate professionals. |
Chapter Business Meeting and Networking Social | |
May 20 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable |
Women's Initiative Committee - Interactive Chat | |
Jun 2 | Location: It's Virtual! Participate Where it is Convenient and Comfortable WIC was launched during the Appraisal Institute's National Convention in Denver in July 2019. The committee aims to support female appraisers through professional development training, networking opportunities, mentorships, career outreach and other professional growth opportunities. Locally, the Northern California Chapter looks forward to hosting quarterly WIC ZOOM "chats". Our June discussion topic is to be annonced. In March we discussed How to Build an Appraisal Business. The purpose of our ZOOM meetings is to help women connect with other female valuation professionals in a casual, engaging format. Whether you're an entry-level appraiser or a lifetime professional, join in our discussion! Location: Wherever it is convenient for you! Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Details: Participation is complimentary. CEC is not available. RSVP or Questions? Contact Nancy Phillips, SRA |
"Virtual" Course: National USPAP Update (7-Hour) | |
Jun 18 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable This offering is based on the current 2020-21 version of USPAP. Instructor: Stephanie Coleman, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS This one-day update course, copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation, focuses on recent changes to USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. The course, which clarifies several commonly misunderstood aspects of USPAP, will aid participants in all areas of appraisal practice seeking updated competency in USPAP, including those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers. NOTE: Appraisers must successfully complete the 7-hour USPAP Update Course every two years to meet the USPAP continuing education requirement. Participants can take the 15-hour USPAP course, but it will only count for hours toward his or her state's continuing education requirement; the 15-hour program will not meet the USPAP continuing education requirement. Special Notes About Registering:
BEST VALUE RATE!: Register by April 30 - Save up to $90!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $155
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $195 Register by May 28
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $180
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $220 Register after May 28
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $200 Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $245 |
"Virtual" Seminar: Federal and California Statutory and Regulatory Laws (4-Hours) | |
Jun 23 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Mandatory Requirement for Initial State Licensing / Certification (QE) and Renewal (CE) Developer & Instructor(s): Dawn Molitor-Gennrich, SRA, AI-RRS Appraisers recognize that they have regulatory obligations but understanding which ones apply when doing federally related and real estate related lender work is challenging. A review of sanctions and disciplinary actions taken against appraisers by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers makes it clear that many details and nuances of the appraiser laws and regulations are being misunderstood. Common, unintentional errors impact both the reputations of individual appraisers as well as confidence in the competency and ethics of the appraisal profession. This seminar is designed to help you recognize and understand the laws and regulations most important to appraisers practicing in California. BEST VALUE RATE!: Register by April 16 - Save up to $50!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $95
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $95 Register by May 28
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $115
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $125 Register after May 28
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $135 Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $145 |
"Virtual" Seminar: Rural Land Valuation | |
Jun | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Rural Valuation Basics provides residential and general appraisers with the fundamentals of analyzing comparable data for use in rural appraisal assignments. This 7-hour seminar will focus on land mix analysis, improvement value extraction and allocation, and how to develop adjustments. While working on a typical rural property case study that both residential and commercial appraisers might be asked to appraise, participants will learn how to properly analyze and use information that is available in rural markets to support a credible opinion of value. Excel spreadsheets will be provided which will assist participants in their analyses. |
Board of Director's Meeting | |
Jul 15 | Location: It's Virtual |
Chapter Business Meeting and Networking Social | |
Jul 15 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable |
NEW! "Virtual" Seminar: Getting It Right from the Start: A Workout Plan for Your Scope of Work | |
Jul 23 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Instructor: Stephanie Coleman, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS BEST VALUE RATE!: Register by April 30 - Save up to $65!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $160
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $175 Register by May 28
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $175
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $195 Register after May 28
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $195 Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $225 |
"Virtual" Course: Business Practices and Ethics | |
Jul 30 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Instructor: Stephanie Coleman, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS Business Practices and Ethics is an important course that provides information about standards and ethics requirements for valuers in general and, more specifically, for valuers who belong to the Appraisal Institute. Through discussion questions and examples, the class compares behavior and actions that illustrate violations of the Code of Professional Ethics, and participants learn how referrals can be made. Participants are also introduced to the Appraisal Institute Guide Notes to the Standards of Professional Practice and use these Guide Notes to resolve everyday appraisal practice problems. At the end of the course, they learn about common errors in appraisal reports and review reports, and they respond to questions about challenges that arise in appraisal practice such as requests for updates and requests to change or add intended users. These are common business practice issues that appraisers encounter in various assignments, including mortgage lending, litigation, and property tax appeal. Other real-life scenarios in the course illustrate less common business practice issues such as an appraiser’s obligation when illegal or criminal behavior is observed. BEST VALUE RATE!: Register by May 28 - Save up to $110!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $165
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $175 Register by July 2
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $195
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $215 Register after July 2
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $265
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $275 |
The Residential Symposium 2021: All Day. All Residential. | |
Aug 6 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable All Day. All Residential. Building on the continued success of prior year Residential Symposiums, our in-the-know panelists will share meaningful tools and tips that attendees can use to prosper and grow their businesses in today's ever-changing real estate environment. |
"Virtual" Seminar: Practical Highest and Best Use | |
Aug 26 - 27 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable This 7-hour offering was such a hit in 2019 AND 2020, we are bringing it back in 2021! If you missed it, here is another opportunity. A review appraiser, employed by a state-regulatory agency, commented in a USPAP class that highest and best use is the most deficient section in many appraisal reports. Whenever a market value opinion is developed, USPAP S.R. 2-2(a) requires the report to "summarize the support and rationale" for the highest and best use conclusion. This seminar is intended to enhance USPAP compliance for both residential and commercial appraisers. Learning Objectives
Registrants will receive a well-organized handbook that is a replica of the PowerPoint is provided. This 80+ page handbook will lessen in-class writing and assist the appraiser back at the office. |
"Virtual" Seminar: Extreme Appraising - Valuing CRE in a Down Market | |
Aug | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Instructor and Developer: Gary DeWeese, MAI "Gary's analysis comes from the real world. His examples are grounded in reality." - August 2020 Attendee Given the possibility of declines in the value of CRE as a result of COVID-19, this 7-hour seminar will address critical issues, often misunderstood even by experienced commercial appraisers, in valuing property in a declining market. It is based on a hypothetical case study property, a multi-tenant office building. The primary focus of the case study is to value the property “as is” and “when stabilized”, using all three valuation approaches.
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"Virtual" Seminar: Vineyard Valuation 2021 | |
Aug | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Our most popular one-day seminar returns in the Fall of 2021! The wine industry is a complex and vast market where global trends affect local vineyard values. This presentation will provide attendees with the history and evolution of vineyard economics throughout the many wine regions of California. You will learn what factors have led to changing prices, as well as how prices have responded to changing market conditions over the years. |
Board of Director's Meeting | |
Sep 16 | Location: It's Virtual |
Chapter Business Meeting and Networking Social | |
Sep 16 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable |
"Virtual" Seminar: Valuation by Comparison: Residential Analysis & Logic | |
Sep 24 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Instructor: Dawn Molitor-Gennrich, SRA, AI-RRS Real estate markets and residential appraisal requirements have changed significantly due to market volatility and increased oversight, which has left residential appraisers searching for new strategies to handle their appraisal assignments. This seminar revisits valuation fundamentals and illustrates why you need data collection and analytical skills more than ever. The seminar uses and is based on the 2018 updated 2nd edition of Valuation by Comparison. You’ll learn why clients need an appraisal, why you must have appropriate market data, and why it is imperative that you know your market. You’ll discover how to find the information you need in markets where data is scarce, inconsistent, or misleading. And you’ll explore techniques to accurately interpret and then anticipate the actions of buyers and sellers in today’s market. Whether you are an experienced appraiser or newer to the profession, you’ll learn about a variety of approaches and resources that are available for gleaning indications of market value, and you’ll better understand which items require adjustment and which items can be ignored. |
2021 Annual Fall Conference: Real Estate and Appraisal Symposium | |
Oct 15 | 2021 marks the 71st consecutive year that the Northern California Chapter has presented its award-winning Annual Fall Conference. Fall Conference is the real estate appraisal profession’s longest-running and highest-rated one-day continuing education & networking event on the West Coast. Our conference consistently draws over 250 participants and features the real estate profession’s “most in-the-know” presenters. Our topics will keep you informed of the latest developments that affect your profession, your profitability, your business – your future. If you have ideas for speakers or breakout sessions, please contact 2021 Fall Conference Chair Josh Fronen, MAI. Save the date for this full-day "virtual" event. Watch for more details coming soon. |
General Demonstration Report - Capstone Program (2021) | |
Nov 15 - 21 | Location: Facility TBA, Sacramento The General Demonstration Report-Capstone Program is an option that Candidates for Designation may choose to complete their demonstration of knowledge requirement for their MAI designation. Like the traditional requirement, the same skills and knowledge base are required to produce a complete demonstration appraisal report. However, this program was designed to offer an option that accelerates the completion. Required prerequisites that must be completed before Candidates for Designation working toward a MAI designation can register:
View register link for important registration, material release and pre-webinar dates and deadlines. This offering is sponsored the Appraisal Institute National Office. Questions? Contact 312-335-4207. |
Board of Director's Meeting | |
Nov 18 | Location: It's Virtual |
Chapter Business Meeting and Networking Social | |
Nov 18 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable |
"Virtual" Seminar: How Tenants Create or Destroy Value - Leasehold Valuation and its Impact on Value | |
Nov | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Developer and Instructor: Gary DeWeese, MAI If you’re involved in the valuation of commercial real estate, it’s crucial to know how the terms of a lease affect value. This seminar goes beyond methodology to explore how to measure a property rights adjustment, the theory underlying the use of a leasehold yield rate (YLH) to value the leasehold, as well as the application of a property rights adjustment in all three approaches to value.
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2021 Commercial Symposium: Appraising Unique and Special Purpose Properties | |
Dec 3 | Location: Filoli Gardens (tentative date) This annual event returns to a full-day program in 2021! Just what are unique and special purpose properties? Special Purpose Property: A property with a unique physical design, special construction materials, or a layout that particularly adapts its utility to the use for which it was built. |
"Virtual" Seminar: Federal and California Statutory and Regulatory Laws (4-Hours) | |
Dec 8 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Mandatory Requirement for Initial State Licensing / Certification (QE) and Renewal (CE) Developer & Instructor(s): Dawn Molitor-Gennrich, SRA, AI-RRS Appraisers recognize that they have regulatory obligations but understanding which ones apply when doing federally related and real estate related lender work is challenging. A review of sanctions and disciplinary actions taken against appraisers by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers makes it clear that many details and nuances of the appraiser laws and regulations are being misunderstood. Common, unintentional errors impact both the reputations of individual appraisers as well as confidence in the competency and ethics of the appraisal profession. This seminar is designed to help you recognize and understand the laws and regulations most important to appraisers practicing in California. |
2022-23 National USPAP Update (7-Hour) | |
Dec | This one-day update course, copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation, focuses on recent changes to USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. The course, which clarifies several commonly misunderstood aspects of USPAP, will aid participants in all areas of appraisal practice seeking updated competency in USPAP, including those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers. NOTE: Appraisers must successfully complete the 7-hour USPAP Update Course every two years to meet the USPAP continuing education requirement. Participants can take the 15-hour USPAP course, but it will only count for hours toward his or her state's continuing education requirement; the 15-hour program will not meet the USPAP continuing education requirement. Watch for more details - registration not expected to open until Fall 2022. |
"Virtual" Course: Business Practices and Ethics | |
Dec | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Business Practices and Ethics is an important course that provides information about standards and ethics requirements for valuers in general and, more specifically, for valuers who belong to the Appraisal Institute. Through discussion questions and examples, the class compares behavior and actions that illustrate violations of the Code of Professional Ethics, and participants learn how referrals can be made. Participants are also introduced to the Appraisal Institute Guide Notes to the Standards of Professional Practice and use these Guide Notes to resolve everyday appraisal practice problems. At the end of the course, they learn about common errors in appraisal reports and review reports, and they respond to questions about challenges that arise in appraisal practice such as requests for updates and requests to change or add intended users. These are common business practice issues that appraisers encounter in various assignments, including mortgage lending, litigation, and property tax appeal. Other real-life scenarios in the course illustrate less common business practice issues such as an appraiser’s obligation when illegal or criminal behavior is observed. |