“Practical and Possible – Integrating Artificial Intelligence”

PENDING APPROVAL: 3 HOURS OF BREA CE

Photo Verification: REQUIRED

As part of the required attendance monitoring, all students need to provide the Chapter Office with a copy of your Driver's License in advance of the offering. 

• Simply take a picture of your DL with your phone or send a scanned copy to sandiegochapter@appraisalinstitute.org 

• Registrants who have not yet forwarded their photo IDs will be ineligible for credit and will be prohibited from attending the seminar

Required Equipment

It is the student's responsibility to have the required equipment - dependable Internet access, computer, webcam and microphone.  As noted in the material section below, some registrants who opt not to print out the seminar materials may find a secondary device (Ipad, cell phone, laptop or desktop computer) helpful during instruction. 

• A webcam is required.  The instructor and/or session monitor must be able to see each of the students and verify that they have access to the seminar materials throughout the presentation.  If you do not have a camera on your computer, they are available at BestBuy and other online retailers starting at around $30.

• Webcams must remain on throughout the offering.  Those who turn off their webcams jeopardize receipt of CE credit.  No camera = no credit.

• Joining the offering with a cell phone is not recommended as these devices often lead to connection problems.  Cell phones are better utilized solely as a secondary devise.

• Students must be able to see and be seen. They must be able to view the instructor's PowerPoint, and follow along in handbook all at the same time, while the instructor sees them.

Bio:  Jim Amorin, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, CDEI, CAE, ASA has been engaged in the real estate appraisal and consulting arena since 1988. Authored the seminal text The Generative Shift: Preparing Appraisers for Artificial Intelligence Models like ChatGPT.  He has developed and reviewed numerous seminars for the Appraisal Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in real estate and urban land development from the University of Texas at Austin. He has testified before the US Congress and presented to the United Nations on real estate valuation, and he has served as a resource in the national press. He has instructed courses and seminars and provided lectures in 40 states and numerous countries/territories including Italy, Germany, Portugal, the People’s Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Romania, Japan, Mexico, and Canada.

Course Summary:

This compelling presentation explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the appraisal industry in what he calls "The Generative Shift." The presentation dives into practical applications of AI tools like ChatGPT in real estate appraisal, addressing everything from market analysis to client communications, while thoughtfully balancing innovation with professional ethics and USPAP compliance. Through illuminating case studies and hands-on examples, the presentation will demonstrate how appraisers can leverage AI to enhance accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver deeper insights, all while maintaining human judgment as the cornerstone of valuation. This forward-looking guide offers both practical techniques for immediate implementation and strategic perspectives on navigating the future of AI-assisted appraisal work.