- Date
- January 29, 2026
- Time
- 8:30AM - 3:30PM (EST)
- Sponsor
- Bluegrass Chapter
- Location
- Country Inn & Suites
1241 Kentucky Mills Dr.
Louisville, KY 40299
- Instructor
- Mark V. Smeltzer, Sr., MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
- Class Time
- 6 Hours
- Full Price
- $169.00
- AI Price
- $160.00
Course Description
The content emphasizes:
- Business practices issues, such as how to respond to seemingly unreasonable requests, how to address client pressure, and how to approach a complex assignment
- Which standards apply to Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates for Designation, and Associate Members, and when they apply
- The key principles of the Standards of Valuation Practice
- How to identify and avoid behavior that violates the Standards of Valuation Practice
- The correct way to use the Appraisal Institute designations, emblems, and logo
- Understanding of the Appraisal Institute enforcement process
Who Should Enroll
- Designated members
- Associate Members
- Those interested in readmitting to the Appraisal Institute
AI CE Points
State Approvals
| State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/27/2023 | 04/17/2026 | 19394 | |
| AL | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 11/14/2024 | 09/30/2026 | C02780 | |
| AR | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 09/15/2025 | 09/15/2027 | AI048 | |
| AZ | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/25/2023 | 06/25/2026 | 68531 | |
| CA | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 02/16/2023 | 03/18/2027 | 19 CP 754601363 | |
| CO | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/26/2023 | 04/11/2026 | 2402 | |
| CT | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 01/08/2025 | 06/25/2026 | AAL.001348 | |
| DC | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 01/18/2024 | 02/28/2026 | 3998 | |
| DE | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/25/2023 | 06/25/2026 | 68531 | |
| FL | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 03/14/2023 | 03/13/2027 | 0009980 | |
| GA | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 03/08/2022 | 06/25/2026 | 74057 | |
| HI | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 01/13/2024 | 06/25/2026 | 24-209 | |
| IA | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/26/2023 | 06/25/2026 | A518-1047 | |
| ID | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 01/28/2022 | 06/25/2026 | ||
| IL | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2026 | 575.010347 | |
| IN | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/25/2023 | 06/25/2026 | 68531 | |
| KS | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 178.C25.R | |
| KY | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 05/31/2025 | 06/30/2026 | ||
| LA | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 01/01/2024 | 06/25/2026 | A0011 | |
| MA | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 04/15/2024 | 06/25/2026 | 00120077 | |
| MD | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/25/2023 | 06/25/2026 | 68531 | |
| ME | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/25/2023 | 06/25/2026 | 68531 | |
| MI | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 03/27/2025 | 03/27/2028 | 20-1292534 | |
| MN | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 04/01/2023 | 03/31/2027 | 1034998 | |
| MO | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 04/15/2022 | 06/25/2026 | ||
| MS | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 07/27/2025 | 06/26/2026 | MAB #50251 | |
| MT | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/26/2023 | 06/25/2026 | REA-CEC-REC-16799 | |
| NC | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 4290 | |
| ND | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/25/2023 | 06/25/2026 | 68531, CE-223043 | |
| NE | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 02/15/2024 | 04/14/2029 | 2191408.02 | |
| NH | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/26/2023 | 06/25/2026 | ||
| NJ | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 07/16/2025 | 06/25/2026 | 2025-3037 | |
| NM | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/23/2023 | 06/25/2026 | 4260 | |
| NV | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 04/01/2024 | 03/31/2026 | CE.0009683-A | |
| NY | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 | A5148-06 | |
| OH | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 084501302A 25 | |
| OK | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/26/2023 | 06/25/2026 | 714 | |
| OR | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/26/2023 | 06/25/2026 | APIN-C-0523-8986 | |
| PA | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/26/2023 | 06/25/2026 | ||
| PR | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/25/2023 | 06/25/2026 | 68531 | |
| RI | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/23/2023 | 11/26/2025 | REA.0002051-CE | |
| SC | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 09/01/2024 | 08/31/2026 | AC . 1780 | |
| SD | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 03/05/2025 | 06/25/2026 | SD 1334 CE | |
| TN | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 04/01/2025 | 03/31/2027 | 2281 | |
| TX | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/03/2025 | 06/25/2026 | 43984 | |
| UT | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 07/01/2025 | 06/30/2027 | AC250618 | |
| VA | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/25/2023 | 06/25/2026 | 68531 | |
| VT | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 03/19/2025 | 03/19/2029 | ||
| WA | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 01/23/2024 | 01/23/2027 | A24001450 (Washington Idaho Montana Chapter) | |
| WI | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/25/2023 | 06/25/2026 | 68531 | |
| WV | CE | 6 | 6 | Classroom | 06/26/2023 | 06/25/2026 |
Course Objectives
- Identify the purpose of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute and recognize how those documents apply to Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates for Designation, Associate Members and Affiliate Members.
- Recognize how to apply better appraisal business practices, especially regarding client relationships.
- Identify the major steps in the enforcement of the Appraisal Institute peer review system.
- Recognize the guidance offered by the Guide Notes to the Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute.
- Identify opportunities for improving professionalism.
- Recognize common ethical dilemmas and identify strategies for resolving them.
Course Details
Program Overview:
Table of Contents and Overview
Course Schedule
Assignments:
No
Equipment:
None
Additional Information:
Course Materials Include:
- Course Handbook (229 pp.)
- AI Professional Practices Booklet Supplement (162 pp.)
- AI Designations Manual (12 pp.)
Note. The AQB approved this course for 6 hours of CE. Check with your state for approved credit hours.
Requirements:
None specified
Course Materials & Recommended Books
Pricing Options
| Rate | Full Price | AI Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard
Today thru 01/29/2026 |
$169.00 | $160.00 |
Additional Course Offerings
| Sponsor | Date | Location | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern California Chapter | November 18, 2025 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| Appraisal Institute | On Demand | Online | View Details | Register | |
| Greater Oregon Chapter | December 3, 2025 | Wilsonville, OR | Classroom | View Details | Register |
| Metropolitan New York Chapter | December 5, 2025 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| Seattle Chapter | January 7, 2026 | Seattle, WA | Classroom | View Details | Register |
| Bluegrass Chapter | January 29, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| Florida Gulf Coast Chapter | February 19, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| South Florida Chapter | February 19, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| Northeast Florida Chapter | February 19, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| East Florida Chapter | February 19, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| Appraisal Institute | March 6, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| San Diego Chapter | March 6, 2026 | San Diego, CA | Classroom | View Details | Register |
| Metro New Jersey Chapter | June 12, 2026 | Branchburg, NJ | Classroom | View Details | Register |
| Great Lakes Chapter | June 12, 2026 | Flint, MI | Classroom | View Details | Register |
| Florida Gulf Coast Chapter | June 25, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| South Florida Chapter | June 25, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| Northeast Florida Chapter | June 25, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| East Florida Chapter | June 25, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register | |
| Southern California Chapter | October 29, 2026 | Santa Ana, CA | Classroom | View Details | Register |
Event Information
Class Materials: Tuition fee includes the pdf downloadable copy of class materials. Students may purchase a print copy of class materials for an additional fee at time of registration. No class materials will be available at class.
Tips on Downloading the class materials:
- Log in to My Account (https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/)
- Select Education & Events (right sidebar)
- See list of your registered offerings, scroll to class name and select View
You will now see a box that contains downloadable program materials
Course Schedule: Sign-in 8:00 a.m. Class 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 100% Attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. Students should not be late or leave early. Those missing class times may not receive credit.
Class Location: Country Inn & Suites, 1241 Kentucky Mills Dr. Louisville, KY (502) 261-9434