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    ICAP Presents: AI in the Agentic Era for Appraisers in the Midwest

    This course moves appraisers beyond using AI as a simple chatbot and into the emerging world of AI agents capable of performing production-level appraisal tasks. The seminar begins with a discussion of the USPAP considerations and professional guardrails that must govern the use of artificial intelligence in appraisal practice.

    Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the Claude Desktop platform, including the distinctions between Chat, Work (or Cowork), and Code modes, and how each supports different appraisal workflows. Building on that knowledge, the course explores what "agentic AI" truly means and why it represents a significant advancement beyond the conversational AI tools most appraisers know today.

    Through live demonstrations, attendees will see how appraisal-specific AI agents are built, trained, and orchestrated to perform complex tasks. Several working appraisal agents will be showcased, culminating in a comprehensive demonstration of an AI-driven workflow that drafts an appraisal report through the approaches to value with no human intervention.

    Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on the appraiser's ongoing responsibility for analysis, judgment, review, and compliance. While AI can dramatically improve efficiency and automate routine tasks, the appraiser's professional expertise remains essential and non-negotiable.

    Topics:
    Technology and Software
    Valuation Approaches
    Continuing Education
    Commercial
    Residential
    Who Should Enroll
    Appraisal professionals interested in artificial intelligence.
    Course Offerings
    We are not currently offering this course, but please contact us for additional options and more information.
    Course Objectives

  • Understand USPAP considerations and risk management when using AI in appraisal assignments.
  • Differentiate between Chat, Work/Cowork, and Code modes within the Claude Desktop environment.
  • Define agentic AI and explain how it differs from traditional AI chat tools.
  • Learn the components and workflows used to build appraisal-focused AI agents.
  • Observe live demonstrations of AI agents performing appraisal-related tasks.
  • Evaluate how AI orchestration can automate portions of the appraisal process while maintaining professional oversight.
  • Identify where appraiser judgment, verification, and review remain critical in an AI-assisted workflow.

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