The Appraisal Industry: Reflecting on Our History, Navigating the Present, and Analyzing the Future of the Industry
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- Date
- January 23, 2025
- Time
- 1:00PM - 5:00PM (EST)
- Sponsor
- Atlanta Area Chapter
- Location
- Virtual Classroom
Zoom
- Instructor
- Hugh "Bo" Bass, MAI
Hugh Bass, Sr. MAI
Craig Benton, MAI
Donna Bordelon, MAI, AI-GRS
John Cherry, MAI
Dan Fries, SRA
Marc Kilpatrick, MAI
Peter Lamas, MAI
Herb McKoy, III, MAI, AI-GRS
Scott Murphy, SRA, AI-RRS
Mike Seney, MAI, AI-GRS
Andy Sheppard, MAI, AI-GRS
Sandra Winter, MAI, AI-GRS
- Full Price
- $25.00
- AI Price
- $25.00
Course Description
Join a panel of appraisers, reviewers, and industry experts as they explore the evolution of the appraisal industry. This session will cover key topics, including the history and development of appraisal practices, current challenges faced by appraisers and their clients, and the future direction of the profession.
Exploring Historical Appraisal Research Methods and Their Practical Application
- Understand past methods of gathering and utilizing appraisal data and how they continue to be relevant today.
How Appraisers Sourced Comparables and Delivered Reports Before the Digital Age
- Examine how appraisers identified comps, compiled physical reports, and communicated with clients prior to email and the internet.
The Integration of Technology in the Appraisal Business
- Discuss the timeline and process of adopting technology in appraisal practices and its impact on operations.
Identifying Strengths and Areas for Improvement from a Client's Perspective
- Analyze the strengths of current appraisal practices and explore areas for improvement based on client feedback.
Envisioning the Future of the Real Estate Appraisal Profession
- Explore trends and projections for the future of real estate appraising and the evolving role of appraisers.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies on the Appraisal Industry
- Assess how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are shaping the future of real estate appraising.
Who Should Enroll
State Approvals
| State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Approval Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | CE | 4 | Synchronous | Livestream | 12/19/2024 | 12/31/2026 | 39-78097 (Atlanta Area Chapter) | ||
| SC | CE | 4 | Synchronous | Livestream | 12/31/2024 | 08/31/2026 | 2257 (Atlanta Area Chapter) |
Pricing Options
| Rate | Full Price | AI Price |
|---|---|---|
| Early-Bird
Today thru 01/18/2025 |
$25.00 | $25.00 |
| Standard
01/19/2025 thru 01/23/2025 |
$35.00 | $35.00 |
Additional Course Offerings
| Sponsor | Date | Location | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Area Chapter | January 23, 2025 | Atlanta, GA | Classroom | View Details | Register |
Event Information
IMPORTANT: This registration page is exclusively for VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM attendance. If you plan to attend in person, please use the separate registration link provided. Registrants are required to commit to their chosen format and must not switch between in-person and virtual attendance.
SCHEDULE:
January 23, 2025
- 12:30 P.M. - Zoom Check In
- 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Class Time
CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVAL:
This livestream synchronous seminar is approved for 20 AI CE Points. The Georgia and South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Boards have approved 4 hours of appraiser and real estate sales CE credit. 100% attendance is required for credit.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY:
- basic free Zoom Application software (https://zoom.us/pricing)
- reliable internet connection
- computer, iPad, or tablet
- web camera (built into laptop computer or external attachment)
- audio with speaker and microphone capability (built into your computer, headphone, or earbuds)
Livestream/Interactive Participation Requirements:
To participate and receive continuing education credit, students must meet the following requirements:
- Technology: A reliable internet connection, a computer or tablet with a functioning webcam, speakers, and microphone.
- Webcam: Must be on and VISIBLE at all times. Adjust privacy settings to allow Zoom access. Lenovo laptop users may need the Lenovo Vantage App for webcam functionality.
- Zoom: No paid Zoom account is needed, but students must sign up for a free basic account at Zoom.us and install the Zoom app before the seminar.
- Interactive Platform: The seminar is live and interactive; the instructor and students must be able to see and interact with one another.
- Environment: Students must participate from a distraction-free location to ensure full attention and engagement.
- Identity Verification: Email a copy of your driver's license (with private information concealed except for your full name and photo) to the Chapter office after registration and before the seminar begins.
Registrants will receive a separate email from Suzanne Brockway, approximately 24 hours before class, with Zoom login information. Contact the chapter office if you have any questions regarding the participation guidelines, at sbrockway.brockway@appraisalinstitute.org.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
To receive AI and State credit, 100% attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs.
- attendance will be monitored throughout the day, via webcam and zoom chat roll call
- students are required to be visible on the virtual platform during the entirety of class time
- students are required to be in front of the camera with the camera in the on position (100% of the time)
- instructor may direct questions to each student in the morning and afternoon