- Date
- September 23, 2026
- Time
- 1:00PM - 5:00PM (EST)
- Sponsor
- Atlanta Area Chapter
- Location
- Zoom
Zoom Livestream Broadcast
- Instructor
- Andrew Shepard, MAI, AI-GRS
- Full Price
- $125.00
- AI Price
- $100.00
Course Description
Seminar Description:
Real estate data is the life blood of appraisers, but some sources have significant reporting lag and significant nuances in how their data is stored and retrievable.
Mr. Sheppard leads a team of commercial real estate appraisers in Atlanta, Georgia, who focus on generating and delivering the most current and reliable data for our clients.
This session is one of four classes being offered which can be taken individually or collectively, including
- How to automate your appraisal report document
- How to research and deal with volumes of researched data
- How to employ Geographic Information Systems for visually analyzing volumes of data (Coming 11/18/2026)
- Writing thorough appraisal report documents and training manuals so clients, staff, and trainees all understand the appraisal process, how you employ Artificial Intelligence, etc. (Coming 12/9/2026)
Who Should Enroll
Course Objectives
In this course, attendees will learn and discuss:
- Existing Data Sources (Usual Suspects, GIS, Chat)
- Pitfalls of Existing Data Sources
- Best Practices for Searching Data Sources
- Best Practices for Thorough Data Research
- The “4D Chess” of Data Research and Data Timing
- Bulk Download of Raw Data
- Pitfalls of Bulk Downloading of Data
- Cleaning Up Raw Data
- Additional Columns/Data Needed for Raw Data
- Segmenting Raw Data into Meaningful Categories
- Examination of Simplified vs Complicated Concepts (Floodplain / Powerline)
- Existing Databases
- Pitfalls of Database Entry
- Best Practice for Database Entry
- “Cheat Codes” Mentality for Data
- Paired Sales Database Entry Mentality
Course Materials & Recommended Books
Pricing Options
| Rate | Full Price | AI Price |
|---|---|---|
| Early-Bird
Today thru 09/16/2026 |
$125.00 | $100.00 |
| Standard
09/17/2026 thru 09/23/2026 |
$150.00 | $125.00 |
Event Information
CLASS SCHEDULE:
September 23, 2026: 1pm-5pm (eastern)
* Two 10 minute breaks
LOCATION:
Zoom Video Conference
This livestream synchronous seminar is pending approval for AI CE Points. 100% attendance is required for credit and will be verified throughout the training.
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?
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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 or other photo ID (with private information concealed except for your full name and photo) to the Chapter office after registration and before the seminar begins, at AtlantaAreaChapter@appraisalinstitute.org
Registrants will receive a separate email from Cari Palmieri, approximately 24 hours before class, with Zoom login information. Contact the chapter office if you have any questions regarding the participation guidelines, at AtlantaAreaChapter@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 throughout the class day
- 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.