- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Time
- 8:30AM - 1:00PM (PST)
- Sponsor
- Northern California Chapter
- Location
- It's Synchronous - Learn Where it is Comfortable and Convenient for You!
Conducted via ZOOM
- Instructor
- Jeff Bradford
Richard Hagar
Tobias Peter
- Full Price
- $165.00
- AI Price
- $145.00
Course Description
It’s ALL Residential.
Building on the continued success of prior year Residential Symposiums, our in-the-know panelists will share meaningful tools and tips that attendees can use to prosper and grow their businesses in today’s ever-changing residential real estate environment.
Opening Keynote
Flawed by Design? A Critical Look at Appraisal Bias Research
Separating Fact from Narrative in the Debate Over Home-Appraiser Bias
- Tobias Peter, Senior Fellow and Co-Director, American Enterprise Institute
Recent headlines and government reports have framed home-appraiser bias as systemic and widespread, but the underlying research often rests on weak assumptions and flawed methodologies. Tobias Peter, Senior Fellow and Codirector of the AEI Housing Center, will unpack the most cited studies and explain why courts are increasingly rejecting their claims. His keynote challenges the prevailing narrative and points toward more rigorous, data-driven ways to evaluate appraisal accuracy and fairness.
Session Topics to include
The Train Has Arrived: UAD 3.6 and the Future of Appraisal Technology
– Jeff Bradford, Founder and CEO, Bradford Technologies
The Art of Testifying: How to Succeed as an Expert Witness
– Richard Hagar, SRA, American Home Appraisals
Who Should Enroll
State Approvals
| State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CE | 4 | Synchronous | 12/02/2025 | 11/30/2029 | 25CP754601634 (Northern California Chapter) |
Course Objectives
Flawed by Design? A Critical Look at Appraisal Bias Research
- Tobias Peter, Senior Fellow and Co-Director, American Enterprise Institute
Recent headlines and government reports have framed home-appraiser bias as systemic and widespread, but the underlying research often rests on weak assumptions and flawed methodologies. Tobias Peter, Senior Fellow and Codirector of the AEI Housing Center, will unpack the most cited studies and explain why courts are increasingly rejecting their claims. His keynote challenges the prevailing narrative and points toward more rigorous, data-driven ways to evaluate appraisal accuracy and fairness.
The Train Has Arrived: UAD 3.6 and the Future of Appraisal Technology
– Jeff Bradford, Founder and CEO, Bradford Technologies
Change in the appraisal industry is no longer on the horizon—it’s here. In this fast-moving session, Jeff Bradford, Founder and CEO of Bradford Technologies and a recognized thought leader in computer-aided appraising, explains how the new UAD 3.6 standard is transforming the valuation process from static form-filling to dynamic data analysis.
The Art of Testifying: How to Succeed as an Expert Witness
– Richard Hagar, SRA, American Home Appraisals
Leave with a working blueprint for success: what to bring, what to say (and not say), how to handle opposing counsel’s traps, and how to protect your license, your reputation, and your sanity. Whether you’ve testified once or never, this session demystifies the courtroom and arms you with professional confidence.
Course Materials & Recommended Books
Pricing Options
| Rate | Full Price | AI Price |
|---|---|---|
| Late
After 12/06/2025 |
$165.00 | $145.00 |
Event Information
Links can only be sent to those who have provided their Photo IDs in advance to lisa@norcal-ai.org.
The ZOOM and Material Links were sent out around 1:50pm on Monday, December 8
from lisa-norcal-ai.org@shared1.ccsend.com to those who submitted their Photo IDs in advance
Links can only be sent to those who have provided their Photo IDs in advance directly to lisa@norcal-ai.org. Registrants will want to check ALL of their email accounts as well as spam/junk folders for this important information; especially the email address listed in your Appraisal Institute "MyAccount" portal. Those working for government agencies or financial institutions often have firewalls that prohibit proper delivery; assistance from your internal IT Support Team may be needed.
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It contains IMPORTANT SPECIFIC details about the DECEMBER offering that you are registering for
sponsored by the Northern California Chapter
925/932-7753 l 916/972-9700
https://norcal-ai.org/
lisa@norcal-ai.org
Photo ID Required
After registering, please send a copy of your Driver's License or Photo ID to lisa@norcal-ai.org. Quick Tip: Feel free to cover any personal information with the exception of your photo and printed name with cut to size Post-It Notes or electronic means before taking a photo with your phone or scanning. ONLY registrants who provide IDs in advance will be sent the ZOOM log-in and material & flash card links. In the subject line type "DL - [enter your last name] - 2025 RES Sym" before submitting. IDs should be emailed immediately following submission of your registration.
Materials and Hours
Online check-in will begin at 8:00am on Wednesday, December 10. The early check-in time allows for system checks and networking with other registrants. The symposium will run from 8:30am – 1:00pm (Pacific Time) and will be conducted using ZOOM as the interactive learning platform. There is no exam associated with this offering.
If materials become available in advance, you will be sent an email with a link to download relevant handouts. Materials for this Chapter-Developed offering are not available for download in your Appraisal Institute - MyAccount portal.
By registering for this offering, you agree that your attendance may be monitored and/or recorded and that you will forward your DL/ Photo ID to the Northern California Chapter.
Required Equipment
This class will be held via Interactive Technology (ZOOM). It is the student's responsibility to have the required equipment - Dependable Internet access, computer with webcam and microphone / speakers. Some registrants will find a secondary device (ipad, phone, laptop or desktop computer) helpful during instruction.
New to ZOOM?
- Take a FREE tutorial on How to Join a Meeting and learn more about using this interactive platform.
- Be sure that your version of ZOOM is up-to-date.
Education Credit Hours and Attendance Verifications
Those who check into the interactive platform late, leave early or leave during non-scheduled breaks may jeopardize receipt of credit. Webcams must remain on throughout the scheduled instruction times.
Appraisal Institute: Full attendance (100%) enables Designated Members and Practicing Affiliates to receive 20 points / 4-hours AI CEC.
BREA Continuing: The Residential Symposium 2025 is approved for 4-hours of California BREA CEC (#25CP754601634). Licensed/certified appraisers seeking BREA CEC must meet the 100% attendance requirement.
BREA Basic/Qualifying: The Residential Symposium 2025 is not approved for BREA Basic / Qualifying Education (BE/QE) credit.
SBE (State Board of Equalization): The Residential Symposium 2025 is pre-approved by SBE/BOE for 4-hours of SBE training credit for assessors who meet the 100% attendance requirement.
If you are seeking credit for this offering from a state outside of California, check directly with your state licensing board(s) to make sure an out-of-state synchronous offering will be accepted before registering. We are not submitting this offering for pre-approval from states outside of California.
Attendance Verification Process Effective 10/01/19
Registrants should be sure their appraiser license/certification numbers are entered in the registration system or a certificate will not be generated. License numbers are listed under Profile in your Student Portal or can be added as “Other” License.
Allow 15 working days for verified attendance certificates to be posted to your MyAccount portal. Follow the procedures below to download your certificate:
- Logging into My Account https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/; green tab
- Select EDUCATION
- Click on the specific offering that you are seeking the certificate for; it will show REGISTERED
- Scroll to the very bottom of the screen to RETRIEVE CERTIFICATE
Note: Effective 10/01/19 students will be able to access their attendance certificates 24/7 through the Appraisal Institute's netFORUM (nF) association management program. The Northern California Chapter does not have direct access to certificates for programs held after this time. Any issues in retrieving certificates should be brought directly to the attention of the Appraisal Institute's Education Delivery Department at 312/335-4207 or education@appraisalinstitute.org
All confirmed registrants will receive a payment receipt plus a separate confirmation by email. Be sure that you can accept emails from each of the following email addresses:
- lisa-norcal-ai.org@shared1.ccsend.com
Any last-minute updates to this offering will most likely be sent from lisa-norcal-ai.org@shared1.ccsend.com (registrants should not send emails to this address). Be sure that you can accept emails from these email addresses, or these important emails may default to your spam / junk files.
Payment Receipt
All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmation that will also serve as a payment receipt on the day of registration.
- noreply@appraisalinstitute.org (confirmation details)
- aiservice@appraisalinstitute.org (payment receipt)
Registrants can also log into their MyAccount portal, select TRANSACTIONS to download a duplicate payment receipt.
Note: If you do not receive emails on a regular basis from the Northern California Chapter ( lisa-norcal-ai.org@shared1.ccsend.com ) be sure to
- Those who work for financial institutions or government agencies my need to enlist the assistance of their IT Department to insure timely email delivery.
All confirmed registrants will receive a payment receipt plus a separate confirmation by email. Be sure that you can accept emails from each of the following email addresses:
By registering for this event, you agree that
- your attendance may be recorded, photographed, and/or monitored at any time
- you will provide the Chapter Office with a copy of your DL/Photo ID in advance
- will accept emails from the Chapter; add this address to your accepted list of emails - lisa@norcal-ai.ccsend.com
- your contact information may be published in a public networking roster
- we may switch or change the virtual learning (zoom, Go2, etc.) platform selected for this offering based on program logistics or necessity
- if you have a disability and may require special accommodation, please notify us in writing at least two weeks in advance to arrange for reasonable accommodation
Lost or Damaged Items: The Appraisal Institute is not liable for lost or damaged items. This includes but is not limited to calculators, laptops, cell phones, etc.
Cancellations
Written cancellations received by Thursday, November 27, are subject to a $15 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after that time but prior to noon on Thursday, December 4, are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations received after December 4 or for program "no shows". Cancellations can be emailed to lisa@norcal-ai.org.
We reserve the right to substitute instructors, or to cancel or modify this program if sufficient registrations are not received by November 24 or due to other circumstances beyond our control. In the event of cancellation, tuition fees will be refunded. All other costs incurred are the registrant’s responsibility.
Questions? Contact Us
Northern California Chapter
925/932-7753 l 916/972-2700
lisa@norcal-ai.org
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