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    The Residential Symposium 2026

    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.


    Banker, Builder, Investor: Residential Cost
    Understanding the True Cost of Residential Construction from All Sides

    – Lamar H. Ellis, III, MAI, SRA, Drone Education Services, LLC


    The Subject in its Market
    Describing How the Subject Property Fits into its Submarket and Overall Market

    – Joe Lynch, SRA, MNAA, Joseph Lynch Appraisal Services


    Navigating UAD 3.6
    Streamline report creation, modern workflows, computer vision, and advanced automation

    – Representatives from Aivre


    Residential Litigation Appraisal: Neighbor Disputes, Nondisclosure, and Real-World Solutions
    Learn how hidden physical, legal, and neighborhood conditions can affect marketability and value

    – Brian Nicholson, SRA, Nicholson & Company Appraisers, Inc.


    Who Should Enroll

    Designed for the "boots on the ground" residential appraiser who are interested in taking a deeper dive in to relevant hot topics to sharpen their skill sets in the areas that affect their appraisal businesses.  

    Course Offerings
    Sponsor Date Location Format
    Northern California Chapter August 7, 2026 Synchronous View Details Register
    Course Objectives
    This synchronous offering will be a "value-add" to seasoned residential appraisers as well as to those new the realm of residential real estate appraisal.  Attendees will learn from our "in-the-know" presenters as well gain insights from other registrants.
    Course Materials & Recommended Books
    No texts required.  Our presenters will provide relevant handouts and other useful take-aways!
    State Approvals
    State QE/CE Course & Exam Course Only Exam Only Delivery Format Start Date Expire Date State Code
    CA CE 6 Synchronous 07/01/2026 06/30/2030 pending