- Date
- September 18, 2025
- Time
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM (EST)
- Sponsor
- Atlanta Area Chapter
- Location
- Zoom
Zoom Livestream Broadcast
- Instructor
- Lamar Ellis, MAI, SRA
- Full Price
- $75.00
- AI Price
- $55.00
Course Description
This seminar focuses primarily on residential construction and walks participants through the entire process—literally from the ground up. Topics include the relationship between builders and lenders, as well as how to conduct an inspection of a residential property in Downtown Atlanta. The course features numerous illustrations and photographs and is anchored by an in-depth case study of a home tracked through 11 months of construction.
Who Should Enroll
- Real property appraisers
- Real estate agents
- Others interested in understanding more about the process of house construction
State Approvals
| State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Approval Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | CE | 3 | Synchronous | Livestream | 07/29/2025 | 12/31/2026 | 39-79019 (Atlanta Area Chapter) | ||
| SC | CE | 3 | Synchronous | Livestream | 08/12/2025 | 08/31/2026 | 2334 (Atlanta Area Chapter) |
Course Objectives
Topics & Learning Objectives
- Introduction - Banks Considerations
- Examine Builders Cost
- Understand the Construction Draw Sheet
- Learn How to Perform 6 On Site Construction Inspections
- Fill out and complete a Construction Draw Sheet
- Choosing a Site
- Lot Loans
- Construction Loans
- Builders Cost
- Complete 6 inspections and document construction progress
Pricing Options
| Rate | Full Price | AI Price |
|---|---|---|
| Early-Bird
Today thru 09/04/2025 |
$75.00 | $55.00 |
| Standard
09/05/2025 thru 09/18/2025 |
$100.00 | $80.00 |
Event Information
LOCATION
Zoom Livestream Videoconference
SCHEDULE
September 18, 2025, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (EASTERN TIME)
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This seminar is approved for 15 Appraisal Insititute CE points. We have submitted for 3 hours of CE credit to the GA and SC Real Estate Appraisers Boards. Approval is pending. 100% attendance is required for credit and will be monitored throughout the day.
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)
NEW TO ZOOM?
If you are new to ZOOM or need a little refresher, please take their FREE tutorial "Getting Started with Zoom"
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 & Experience: 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 Suzanne.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
- Important: Please have your photo ID ready at the start of class. To expedite check-in, we will view all attendees’ IDs at the same time and take a screenshot. We recommend covering private information on your ID except your full name and photo.