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    Southern California Chapter

    Your Chapter. Your Community. Your Edge.

    The Chapter Welcomes You!

    The Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is home to some of the appraisal profession’s leading practitioners, educators and authors since its founding in 1933. Our chapter comprises over 800 real estate professionals who reside or practice within our chapter’s boundaries, which include Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties, and Kern Counties. In addition to exhibiting a higher level of competence than the minimum standards required of appraisers who are solely licensed or certified, our Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates for Designation, and Practicing Affiliates are committed to upholding a rigorous code of ethics.

    Chapter Courses

    Explore All Events & Education

    This chapter offers a comprehensive selection of educational programs, from introductory courses to advanced seminars on appraisal topics throughout the year. We provide certification and continuing education courses that meet the requirements for appraiser licensing and professional designations within the market.

    With flexible online and in-person options, our programs and educational opportunities cater to various learning preferences and schedules, so you're sure to find something that works for you. See our upcoming courses and lock in your registration so you can advance your appraisal career!

    On Demand
    Virtual
    Using Your HP-12C Financial Calculator
    $120.00
    On Demand
    Virtual
    Analyzing Operating Expenses
    $120.00
    On Demand
    Virtual
    Eminent Domain and Condemnation
    $120.00
    On Demand
    Virtual
    Small Hotel/Motel Valuation
    $120.00
    On Demand
    Virtual
    Reviewing Residential Appraisals and Using Fannie Mae Form 2000
    $120.00
    On Demand
    Virtual
    Rates and Ratios: Making Sense of GIMs, OARs, and DCF
    $120.00
    On Demand
    Virtual
    Subdivision Valuation
    $120.00
    On Demand
    Virtual
    Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach
    $290.00
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    Residential Report Writing and Case Studies
    $290.00
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    General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach
    $490.00
    On Demand
    Virtual
    General Demonstration Report Writing
    $99.00
    On Demand
    Virtual
    The Discounted Cash Flow Model: Concepts, Issues, and Applications
    $85.00
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    Basic Appraisal Principles
    $405.00
    On Demand
    Virtual
    International Equivalency Course: General
    $250.00
    On Demand
    Virtual
    Practice Examination Questions for Real Estate Appraisers
    $60.00

    Annual Conference 2026

    Join the Apraisal Institute as we return to the stage after a brief hiatus, bringing together valuation professionals in the vibrant and musically enriched city of Nashville. This year’s conference theme celebrates harmony, innovation, and revitalized connections within the appraisal community.

    Learn through hands-on demos of today’s most relevant valuation tools and technology, network with hundreds of appraisers from across the country, gain insights from industry leaders shaping the future of appraisal, participate in interactive sessions, quizzes, and competiti!ons, explore business strategies to strengthen your practice, and earn continuing education credit while advancing your expertise.

    Join us April 14-15!
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    Chapter Leadership

    Ryan Hargrove

    MAI, SRA, AI-GRS

    Chapter President

    William Jones

    MAI, AI-GRS

    Chapter Vice President

    Jeffrey Hogan

    SRA, AI-RRS

    Chapter Treasurer

    Alexander Liu

    MAI

    Chapter Secretary

    Southern Branch Leadership

    The Southern Branch represents and serves appraisers from Orange County and Long Beach.

    Chair

    Stephen Lee, Candidate

     

    Vice-Chair

    Maria Luisa M. Storti

    SRA

    1st Advisor

    Michael Tachovsky

     

    2nd Advisor

    Ryan Neal Young

    SRA

    3rd Advisor

    Norman Chung

    MAI, AI-GRS

     

     

     

    Eastern Branch Leadership

    The Eastern Branch represents and serves appraisers from East Los Angeles County (excluding Long Beach) and Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

    Chair

    Julian Uribe, Candidate

     

    Vice-Chair

    Carson M Leonard

    MBA, MAI

    1st Advisor

    Damian Albrycht

     MAI

    2nd Advisor

    F. Eric Cross

    MAI

    3rd Advisor

    Kevin Lincoln

    SRA

     

     

     

    Northwestern Branch Leadership

    The Northwestern Branch represents and serves appraisers from West and North Los Angeles County and Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

    Chair

    Jose Hernandez

     

    Vice-Chair

    Daniel Lee

    MAI, AI-GRS

    1st Advisor

    Carlos Andrade

     MAI

    2nd Advisor

    Charles Wilson

    MAI

    3rd Advisor

    Alden Katagihara

    MAI, MRICS

     

     

     

    Contact Us

    Southern California Chapter
    Appraisal Institute
    2440 S. Hacienda Blvd
    #104
    Hacienda Heights CA

    Lianna Ayala - Executive Director

    (818) 957-5111
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