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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.
How to Become a Real Estate Appraiser | |
Jan 30 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Appraiser Diversity Workshop Scheduled The Appraisal Institute is collaborating with the National Urban League and Fannie Mae to host a free virtual Appraiser Diversity Initiative workshop, “How to Become a Real Estate Appraiser,” Saturday, Jan. 30, noon - 1:15 p.m. EST. “How to Become a Real Estate Appraiser” will teach attendees about increasingly attractive career options in the exciting world of real estate appraisal. The workshop will also provide knowledge regarding the role of residential property appraisers and their importance, generating valuable opinions useful for mortgage lending. The workshop further addresses:
The goals of the Appraiser Diversity Initiative are to attract diverse new entrants into the residential appraisal field, overcome barriers to entry (such as education, training, and experience requirements), and provide support to position aspiring appraisers for professional success. For more information or questions about this offering please contact the Appraisal Institute Headquarters Office at 312/335-4100 or click here. |
Sierra Branch Chapter hosts "Virtual" Workshop: Understanding Legal Parcels and Descriptions - What Makes it Legal? | |
Feb 2 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable "I learned things I didn't even know I didn't know, such as the potentially significant differences between a legal parcel and an assessor-designated parcel." California not only maintains the most complex and far-reaching land regulations in the nation: it is also the only one of 50 states that has state-mandated land use regulations and procedures, which are in addition to local county, city and other regulatory ordinances. There is widespread confusion regarding what constitutes a legal parcel. While California’s Subdivision Map Act provides a legal framework, it’s not so simple to navigate the SMA’s complexities. This presentation will inform attendees’ understanding of significant considerations pertaining to legal parcels, which are a critically important element in real property appraisals and Market Value. In this 3-hour virtual workshop, as an appraiser, Lefmann who brings more than 4 decades of experience in land valuation will offer an engaging review of all you need to know about legal parcels, legal subdivisions, legal descriptions, and related issues.
A Special Note About Registering:
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. |
Assessor’s Office Focus on Proposition 19 | |
Feb 3 | A FREE webinar hosted by the Alameda County Assessor's Office and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce The financial squeeze that businesses are experiencing due to COVID has been devastating. Businesses must look to every resource to find and save money to weather the pandemic. Alameda County Assessor Phong La will join the Fremont Chamber of Commerce to discuss the work of the Assessor’s Office focusing on Proposition 19 and the recently passed low-value ordinance in Alameda. The financial impact of these programs could be of lifesaving for business. This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Northern California Chapter. |
"Virtual" Seminar: Contract or Effective Rent: Finding the Real Rent | |
Feb 8 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Instructor: Gary DeWeese, MAI In this 4-hour virtual seminar, enhance your valuation analyses and broaden your consulting portfolio by understanding the complexities of calculating effective rent. You will gain a thorough understanding of effective rent and its importance in lease negotiations and valuation assignments by working through case studies featuring common circumstances involving effective rent. Strengthen your analyses by evaluating the way effective rent impacts property value. Recognize how the integration of the effective rent measurement is used by market participants (landlords and tenants) for leases involving landlord concessions and non-market-based provisions in all three approaches to value. At the end of the seminar, you will have a take-away model to use immediately when incorporating effective rent into your valuation or consulting work.
Participants should be familiar with discounted cash flow concepts and have a working knowledge of Excel prior to attending the seminar.
A Special Note About Registering:
Register by January 22 - Save up to $40!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $105
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $125 Register after January 22
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $125
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $145
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"Virtual" Seminar: Complex Litigation: Appraisal Case Studies | |
Feb 19 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Instructor: Stephen Roach, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS
Note. Applications in Litigation Valuation: A Pragmatist’s Guide is required for this seminar; it is not included with the seminar tuition. If you do not have the textbook, please order in the Online Store; allow sufficient time for delivery. A Special Note About Registering:
Register by February 5 - Save up to $60!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $215
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $245 Register after February 5
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $245 Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $275 |
Monterey Branch Chapter hosts "COVID: One Year Later" | |
Feb 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 |
"Virtual" Seminar: Advanced Land Valuation: Sound Solutions to Perplexing Propblems | |
Feb 26 | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable Due to demand this second offering has been added to our schedule! 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:
BEST VALUE RATE!: Register by January 29 - Save up to $80!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $195
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $225 Register by February 12 - Save up to $60!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $215
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $245 Register after February 12
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $245 Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $275 |
Women's Initiative Committee - Interactive Chat | |
Mar 3 | 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". Stand by for our March discusion topic. 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 availble. RSVP or Questions? Contact Nancy Phillips, SRA
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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. Presentations include our ever popular and informative Opening Session State of the Profession. Special Guest Presenters include Topics include
Platinum Sponsor
Zonda Watch for more details coming soon 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 Update and Outlook | |
Mar 18 | Location: It's Virtual! Participate Where it is Convenient and Comfortable An opportunity to get a sneak peek at the year ahead. In this 3-hour virtual presentation you will hear from real estate industry professionals in the areas of:
Watch for details coming soon! 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 |
ASFMRA hosts Outlook 2020 Virtual Agribusiness Conference | |
Mar 23 - 24 | Save the Date! Watch for more details coming soon for this ASFMRA annual event. 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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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.
BEST VALUE RATE!: Register by February 5 - Save up to $65!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates - $160
Standard / Non-AI Professionals - $175 Register by March 5
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: Litigation Assignments for Residential Appraisers | |
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! |
"Virtual" Seminar: Evaluating Commercial Leases: The Tenant and the Terms Both Matter | |
Apr | 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. |
"Virtual" Seminar: Getting It Right from the Start: A Workout Plan for Your Scope of Work | |
Apr | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable The scope of work decision is the most critical one you will make in the development of an appraisal. After identifying the key elements of the assignment, you decide what needs to be done to arrive at assignment results that address the needs of the intended users of the appraisal. This seminar will help you become familiar with the broad range of services that you can offer under USPAP and give you practice determining the appropriate scope of work for various types of assignments. Return to your office with greater confidence when making scope of work decisions. |
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). |
2021 Spring Litigation Conference | |
May 13 | LISTEN. PARTICIPATE. LEARN. You missed it in 2020. We missed it in 2020. It's returning in 2021! 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. 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 |
"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" Course: Business Practices and Ethics | |
Jun | 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. |
"Virtual" Course: National USPAP Update (7-Hour) | |
Jun | Location: It's Virtual! Learn Where it is Convenient and Comfortable This offering will be based on the current 2020-21 version of USPAP. 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. |
"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 |
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: 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. |
"Virtual" Seminar: Practical Highest and Best Use | |
Sep 9 - 10 | 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. |
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 | 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. Exact date to be determined shortly. |
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. |