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    Chat GPT for Real Estate Appraisers: Beginners Edition

    The real estate appraisal profession is at a technological crossroads.  This 7-hour, beginner-level course provides a practical, hands-on introduction to leveraging generative AI, specifically designed for real estate appraisers.  Focusing on a powerful Large Language Model (LLM), ChatGPT, this training moves beyond theory to offer immediately applicable skills.

    Participants will learn how to set up a secure and compliant AI workspace, master the art of effective prompting, and integrate AI-powered tools into their daily workflow to enhance efficiency and report quality.  With a strong emphasis on professional ethics, the course provides a clear framework for using AI in alignment with USPAP standards, ensuring the appraiser's judgment and responsibility remain central to the valuation process.  Appraisers will walk away from this course not just with theoretical knowledge, but with the practical skills and confidence to implement AI as a powerful, ethical tool in their daily appraisal practice.


    Who Should Enroll
    Commercial and Residential appraisers will benefit from taking this course. 
    Course Offerings
    Sponsor Date Location Format
    Alabama-Mississippi Chapter March 19, 2026 Synchronous View Details Register
    Alabama-Mississippi Chapter March 19, 2026 Birmingham, AL Classroom View Details Register
    Course Objectives

    Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:


    1. Configure and manage AI accounts with settings optimized for appraiser security, data privacy, and confidentiality.

    2. Construct clear, effective, and context-rich prompts using the R.O.D.E.S. (Role, Objective, Details, Examples, Sense Check) framework to generate precise and relevant outputs.

    3. Apply generative AI to automate and assist in core appraisal tasks, including drafting property and neighborhood descriptions, summarizing market data, and refining narrative sections of reports.

    4. Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, potential bias, and compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), particularly the Ethics Rule and Competency Rule.

    5. Differentiate between various AI tools in the proptech ecosystem, such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and Automated Valuation Models (AVMs), to ensure appropriate and responsible use.

    6. Implement systematic AI workflows using features like dedicated conversations and project-based organization to manage appraisal assignments, ensure data integrity, and prevent context contamination.

    7. Identify and redact Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and non-public data before using AI tools to maintain client confidentiality


    Course Materials & Recommended Books
    The instructor's slides will be distributed to the students after class. 
    State Approvals
    State QE/CE Course & Exam Course Only Exam Only Delivery Format Start Date Expire Date State Code
    AL CE 7 Classroom 01/08/2026 09/30/2026 C03217 (Alabama-Mississippi Chapter)
    AL CE 7 Synchronous 01/08/2026 09/30/2026 C03217 (Alabama-Mississippi Chapter)
    LA CE 7 Classroom 02/12/2026 02/12/2028 A0011 (Alabama-Mississippi Chapter)
    LA CE 7 Synchronous 02/12/2026 02/12/2028 A0011 (Alabama-Mississippi Chapter)