- Date
- September 15, 2026
- Time
- 8:30AM - 11:00AM (EST)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapter
- Location
- Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick
1 Thurber Street
Warwick, RI 02886
- Instructor
- James Berry
Jeff Dugas, MAI
James O'Connor
James Rizzo
- Full Price
- $99.00
- AI Price
- $75.00
Course Description
Appraisers often tailor their practices to conventional property types like multifamily, general retail strips, and office buildings. However, significant demand exists for specialized appraisers with competency in valuing unique properties like hotels, marinas, and golf courses. This program aims to equip appraisers with a foundational understanding of specialty leisure and hospitality property valuations. The program will provide a broad overview of these property types and their unique valuation challenges, including allocation of the going concern, how shifting trends in the travel industry influence value, and common issues that arise during the review process. The program will begin with a presentation by Jeff Dugas of Leisure Appraisal, who will provide a general overview of golf course and marina valuations. Jeff’s presentation will be followed by a three-person panel discussion with Jim Berry (Newmark), James Rizzo (Rockland Trust), and James O’Connell (Hospitality Real Estate Counselors). The panel discussion will provide insight into how different professionals—appraisers, brokers, and lenders—approach the nuances inherent in the valuation of leisure and hospitality properties. The ultimate purpose of this program is to help appraisers gain competency and expand their practice into this niche segment of the profession.
Who Should Enroll
State Approvals
| State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME | CE | 2 | Classroom | 08/25/2026 | 08/24/2027 | 117C025 (Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapter) | ||
| NH | CE | 2 | Classroom | 08/21/2026 | 08/21/2028 | 20-1395856 (Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapter) | ||
| RI | CE | 2 | Classroom | 08/06/2026 | 08/06/2027 | REA.0208692-CE (Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapter) |
Additional Course Offerings
| Sponsor | Date | Location | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapter | September 15, 2026 | Synchronous | View Details | Register |
Event Information
YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR THE IN-PERSON DELIVERY OF THIS PROGRAM
In-Person @ Hilton Garden Inn, 1 Thurber St, Warwick, RI
Check-in starts at 8:30 AM
Classroom Hours: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us, via your laptop or in person, to explore how appraising marinas, golf courses, and resort hotels might expand your valuation expertise and potentially create new business opportunities. This program explores the unique challenges of specialty leisure and hospitality properties, including going concern allocation, travel industry trends, and appraisal review issues.
Our experienced panel includes an appraiser, investment broker, and lender as they share practical insights and real-world perspectives to help you build competency and confidently enter this specialized area of valuation.
Presenters include:
- Jeff Dugas, Senior Managing Director, Leisure Appraisal
- Jim Barry, Executive Vice President, Newmark
- James Rizzo, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, Rockland Trust
- James O’Connell, Principal, Hospitality Real Estate Counselor
Continuing Education Credit: This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute and the states of ME, NH and RI. An application has been sent to the state of MA,. Reach out to the Chapter office about receiving CT CE credit. No credit will be provided in other states.
Participation Guidelines
Students must have webcam/iphone/ipad/smartphone capability to participate and receive continuing education credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor. Participants do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate.
A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering no later than noon on September 14th via email.
Only those students who provide the photo identification and “attend” the program in its entirety will receive a certificate of completion. Once registered, students will be emailed log-in/access information.