Trending Topics Series
Join us each month as we gather experts to share their knowledge and answer your pressing questions in our Trending Topics webinar series.
This exciting series is designed to empower the appraisal community and curious professionals in related industries, offering diverse perspectives on the topics that matter most to appraisers right now. Trending Topic live webinars are FREE for all members! Recordings are available to the public for a limited time, while Appraisal Institute members can watch and rewatch at any time.
Beyond the Brand Premium: Valuing Branded Residences
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
Branded residences are among the fastest-growing segments of hospitality real estate—but a recognized name alone does not establish value or ensure a project’s success. This session will explore the distinctive valuation and consulting issues surrounding hotel-affiliated, standalone, and lifestyle-branded residential developments.
Catch up on Recent Topics
State Legislative Developments Affecting Appraisers and Real Estate Valuation
September 17, 2026, 11 AM CT
State legislatures are considering a growing range of policies with direct implications for appraisers and appraisal practice. This webinar will examine Appraisal Institute–supported statutes of repose that would establish reasonable time limits on appraiser liability, foreign-ownership proposals that could place new responsibilities on appraisers, and other emerging state-level issues affecting the profession.
Federal Appraisal Update: What's New at the FHA and VA
August 20, 2026, 11 AM CT
Stay current on the latest developments affecting FHA and VA appraisal assignments. This webinar will examine changes to minimum property requirements, recent appraisal policy updates, and efforts to align federal requirements with the recent Executive Order and newly enacted legislation. Presenters will explain what is changing, what appraisers should expect, and how these developments may support clearer requirements, more consistent practices, and improved access to mortgage credit.
Presenters:
Brian Barnes, Deputy Director, Home Valuation Policy Division, Federal Housing Administration
James Heaslet, Chief Appraiser, Loan Guaranty Service, U.S. Veteran’s Administration
The Next Generation of Commercial Appraisal Data: Understanding BRAVE
July 16, 2026, 11 AM CT
What is BRAVE, and why is it gaining attention across the commercial valuation industry? Join Jeff Garvin, MAI, of Bank OZK and Elaine D. Liz-Plowman, MAI, AI-GRS, of Hancock Whitney Corp. as they explore the BRAVE Appraisal Data Standard and its potential to transform how appraisal information is created, exchanged, and utilized. Learn how standardized appraisal data can improve efficiency, support emerging technologies, and help appraisal firms prepare for the future of commercial valuation.
Presenters:
Elaine Liz-Plowman, MAI, AI-GRS
Jeff Garvin, MAI
State Legislative Development Affecting Appraisers
Federal Appraisal Update: What's New at the FHA and VA
The Next Generation of Commercial Appraisal Data: Understanding BRAVE
Reserve Studies for HOA & Condominium Associations - What Appraisers Need to Know
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