2025 Coastal California Conference

After a multi-year hiatus, the Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute proudly revived one of the region’s most respected education and networking events in 2021. Formerly known as the Monterey Bay Appraisal Seminar (MBAS), this iconic program has now entered a new era as the Coastal California Conference. With a renewed focus and expanded scope, the conference now addresses appraisal challenges and opportunities unique to California’s diverse coastal communities.

Originally launched in 1960 through a collaborative effort by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers (SREA), the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), and the American Right of Way Association (ARWA), the event has long been a cornerstone for professional development along California’s Central Coast.

Now reimagined for today’s appraisal professionals, the Coastal California Conference continues that rich legacy — offering timely insights, top-tier education, and invaluable connections in one of the most beautiful settings in the state.

Opening Keynote
Reimagining the Appraiser Pipeline: A New Vision for Qualifications and Access
Lisa K. Desmarais, Vice President of Appraisal Issues, The Appraisal Foundation

Breakout Topics include

• Is Your Appraisal Business Built Right? A CPA’s Perspective
• Adapting Your Appraisal Practice: What Attorneys and the IRS Expect
• Dynamic Interviews:  Getting What you Need for Credible Appraisal Reports
• Digging into Value: Appraising Agricultural Properties

Presenters include
Dana Collins, Former Appraiser for the IRS
Kyle Krasa, Estate Attorney, Krasa Law, Inc.
JoAnn Wall, ARA, Above and Beyond Real Estate Services, Inc.
Peter J. Tansill, CPA, Certified Public Accountant
Dan Linderman, Appraisal Referral Network