This introductory course provides appraisers with foundational knowledge and practical skills for leveraging artificial intelligence in their business operations. Through live demonstrations and clear instruction, participants will learn to set up, use, and optimize AI tools (primarily ChatGPT) for research, communication, analysis, and strategic planning. The course emphasizes practical business applications for residential and commercial appraisers starting at any AI experience level.

If you’ve ever thought, “AI sounds useful, but I don’t have time to figure it out,” this class is built for you. This is a practical, live-demo workshop focused on how appraisers can use ChatGPT and other AI models as a productivity tool while protecting confidentiality and maintaining professional judgment.

What you’ll learn, with appraiser-relevant demos

How to set up ChatGPT for professional use (desktop and mobile), plus simple personalization that saves time
Prompting that produces usable output, not fluffy nonsense
Faster writing and tighter communication: emails, client updates, engagement and follow-up language
Research support and analysis: organizing market notes, building clearer narratives, stress-testing assumptions
Business building: repeatable workflows (SOPs), checklists, templates, and strategic planning support
Ethics and risk controls: what not to share, how to verify, and how to stay compliant and credible

You’ll leave with tools you can reuse immediately

ChatGPT Quick Start Guide for Appraisers
AI Prompt Template Library (10–15 appraisal business examples)
Recommended AI tools and resources list
Certificate of Completion (after attendance and CE requirements are met)

The Long Island Chapter is pleased to offer this two hour introductory pilot class for appraisers interested in Artificial Intelligence. We hope to present this class as the first in a series, with follow up seminars delving into more specific topics and ways to further utilize AI to improve your appraisal business and work.

Seminar Description:

This introductory course provides appraisers with foundational knowledge and practical skills for leveraging artificial intelligence in their business operations. Through live demonstrations and clear instruction, participants will learn to set up, use, and optimize AI tools (primarily ChatGPT) for research, communication, analysis, and strategic planning. The course emphasizes practical business applications for residential and commercial appraisers starting at any AI experience level.

ZOOM Participation Guidelines:

Students will be required to download Zoom to a laptop, handheld device or phone that has a camera feature, so that the instructor can see and interact with the student for the duration of the program. The platform will be live and interactive.

Students will be required to provide a copy of their photo identification, i.e. driver’s license, to the Chapter office no later than 4:00 pm on February 23, 2026 via email.

Only those students who provide the photo identification and “attend” the program in its entirety will receive a certificate of completion.

AI Essentials for Appraisers: Building a Smarter Business

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