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    Southern New Jersey Chapter Website

    Welcome to the chapter serving the southern end of the Garden State!

    Turn to the Southern New Jersey Chapter for all your real estate appraisal needs! Education, referrals, networking --- we're here!

    As the leading organization for professional real estate appraisers, the Appraisal Institute represents thousands of professionals. We are the home to appraising professionals in the following counties: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, Monmouth, Mercer and Ocean. Our members perform a variety of services ranging from single family valuation to feasibility studies for regional malls and hotel-casinos. Whether it’s assistance on a home purchase or providing expert testimony for litigation, Appraisal Institute members are uniquely qualified to meet these needs.

    What Membership Means…

    "I was behind on taking the Business Practices and Ethics course. I was looking at membership as more of a subscription with benefits that I could give up for a short time while I work on becoming a "more official" Appraiser. I realize now that having a membership also shows others a higher level of education and standards that having a membership requires and is beneficial for more than the class discounts and networking that I had used it for last year."

    Meghan Linaris, MAI Awarded the Anglyn Award at the 2026 LDAC Conference!

    Our chapter president, Meghan Linaris, MAI, has been named the recipient of the Anglyn Award at the 2026 LDAC Conference! The Anglyn Award is presented annually to a first-year LDAC participant who demonstrates exemplary leadership, integrity, and outstanding contributions throughout the conference. This recognition reflects the impact Meghan made during her time at LDAC. She has now join a distinguished group of leaders who have made a lasting impression through their participation in LDAC, and we couldn't be prouder. CONGRATULATIONS, MEGHAN!

    Q3 Chapter Newsletter

    Find out about past and present SNJAI events in our Q3 quarterly newsletter.

    Read a message from the president and stay informed of other information important to your membership and the Southern New Jersey Chapter.

    Q2 Chapter Newsletter

    Find out about past and present SNJAI events in our Q2 quarterly newsletter.

    Read a message from the president and stay informed of other information important to your membership and the Southern New Jersey Chapter.

    See what the Southern New Jersey Chapter has to offer!

     

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    NJ Appraiser Law, Rules & Regulations

    On September 17, the chapter held the mandatory NJ regulations seminar at the Riverwinds Community Center in West Deptford.The seminar was developed and presented by Joseph Palumbo, SRA. A chapter meeting and Happy Hour followed the class.

    Planning for 2027

    Registration is already open for USPAP, Business Practices and Ethics, and state regulation seminars. Make plans now to earn your CE with the Southern NJ Chapter!

    More Information and Register

    Hands-On AI for Appraisers: A Beginner’s Guide

    Wednesday, November 4, 2026

    Developed and Presented by Jason Tillema, SRA, AI-RRS
    Zoom 3 CE hours 9am – 12pm 

    This hands-on course introduces real estate appraisers to artificial intelligence tools & techniques
    that can immediately improve their daily workflows.

    Learn More

    Bankers, Builders, and Investors in Construction

    October 7, 2026

    Developed and presented by Lamar Ellis. III, MAI, SRA
    Zoom 3 CE hours 9am – 12pm 
    Sign in at 8:45 am
    CE credits pending with NJ (PA reciprocal credits)

    More Information and Register

    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!

    Chapter Leadership

    Meghan Linaris

    MAI

    Chapter President

    Deborah Tordella

    MAI, SRA

    Chapter Vice President

    Joshua Garretson

    MAI, AI-GRS, AI-RRS 

    Chapter Treasurer

    Steve Bartelt

    MAI, SRA, AI-GRS

    Chapter Secretary



    Lana Chiapetta

     MAI, AI-GRS

    Director

    Errett Vielehr

    MAI 

    Director

    Lee Ann Kampf

     MAI

    Director


    Danielle Fischer

     

    Director

    Jerry McHale

    MAI 

    Director

    Michael Descano

     MAI

    Director


     

    Maria Nucci

    SRA, AI-RRS 

    Past President

     

    Contact Us

    Southern New Jersey Chapter
    Appraisal Institute

    43 Crescent Hollow Drive
    Sewell, NJ 08080

    Lisa May Weiss, Executive Director

    856-415-0281