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    Writing Training Documents for Appriasers

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    The image shows the skyline of Atlanta, Georgia, looking north toward Midtown and Downtown along the Interstate 75/85 Downtown Connector with the Appraisal Institute Atlanta Chapter Logo
    Date
    December 9, 2026
    Time
    1:00PM - 5:00PM (EST)
    Sponsor
    Atlanta Area Chapter
    Location
    Zoom Livestream
    Zoom Videoconference
    Instructor
    Andy Sheppard, MAI, AI-GRS
    Full Price
    $125.00
    AI Price
    $100.00
    Enroll by December 2 and save $25!
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    Course Description

    Elevate your appraisal practice in this comprehensive session focused on mastering professional documentation. You’ll learn to craft polished training materials, build robust narrative templates, and utilize Excel pivot tables for tracking time and fee-splits. We’ll cover essential skills like developing a compelling "elevator speech," challenging and defending your narrative in court, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence to streamline your development and reporting processes. Master the tools needed to document your expertise with precision and confidence.

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    Who Should Enroll
    Commercial and Real Estate Appraisers
    Course Objectives

    Attendees Will Learn about and Discuss:

    1. Writing professionally
    2. Tips for creating training materials
    3. Creating narrative templates
    4. Creating time and fee-split logs within Excel
    5. Tips to succinctly describe what and how you do
    6. Challenging your narrative 
    7. Defending your narrative in court
    8. Using Artificial Intelligence to improve your documentation efforts

    Pricing Options
    Rate Full Price AI Price
    Early-Bird
    Today thru 12/02/2026
    $125.00 $100.00
    Standard
    12/03/2026 thru 12/09/2026
    $150.00 $125.00
    Event Information

    Event Information

    Schedule: 

    December 9, 2026 (Eastern Time Zone)

    12:30 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. Login & Roll Call

     1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Class Time / Presentations


    Location: Zoom Livestream


    Technology & Participation Requirements:

    Equipment:

    Computer or tablet with webcam, mic, speakers

    Reliable internet

    Free Zoom app (no paid account needed)

    Webcam: Must remain on and visible all day

    Environment: Quiet, distraction-free


    ID Verification: Email a photo ID (showing name and photo only) to the Chapter office before the seminar


    Zoom Login Info: Sent via email 24 hours before class (from Cari Palmieri)


    Attendance Policy:

    100% attendance required for CE credit

    Webcam must be on the entire time

    Roll call and engagement monitored via Zoom

    ID check & gallery view screenshot will be done at start of class


    Registrants will receive a separate email from the Chapter Office approximately 24 hours before class, with Zoom login information. Contact the Chapter Office if you have any questions regarding the participation guidelines, at AtlantaAreaChapter@appraisalinstitute.org.


    Continuing Education:

    The Georgia and South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Boards approval has been requested for 4 hours of continuing education. The Appraisal Institute has approved this seminar for 20 AI CE Points. 100% attendance is required for credit.