Sessions

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  General Sessions CE (include 14 hours of CE)

  8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday and Wednesday
  
  Valuation Expo prides itself on bringing you the top thought leaders in the industry. Please refer to the schedule for a list of speakers and topics. These courses take place from 8:30 - 5:00 Tuesday and Wednesday with a 1.5-hour break for lunch.
  
  Course acceptance being sought in all 50 states. AK and MT are approved as a two day (14 program).
  
  Approved: *AL, AK, *AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, *KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, *MO, MS, *MT, *NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, *ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WV. Alaska approved for 14 hours, you must attend both days to get credit. The states with an asterisk indicate they will accept the course since it is approved in the state in which it is being taught. *AL, *AZ, *IA, *KS, *WY. No partial credit is offered.

  Price $500.00

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  2024-25 7 Hour National USPAP Course Hosted by McKissock

  8 am - 4 pm Monday
  
  This 2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course, titled Ethics, Standards, and Your Appraisal Practice, is developed by The Appraisal Foundation and must be completed by appraisers every 2 years to meet the USPAP continuing education requirement. It is revised on a biennial basis. This course is designed to assist appraisers in all areas of appraisal practice seeking USPAP competency, including those who are subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements of professional organizations, client groups, or employers. Please note that all required books for this course will be supplied to you onsite by McKissock and are included in your course fee.
  
  Instructor: Kevin Hecht, McKissock
  CE Approvals: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

  Price $300.00

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  Impact of Short-Term Rentals on Real Estate Valuation (7 Hours CE) Hosted by Appraisal Institute

  8 am - 4 pm Monday
  
  The sharing economy is impacting our global economy and continues to evolve. Part of that 21st Century sharing economy is short-term residential rentals (STRs), which directly impacts real estate appraisers and other market participants. More and more often, appraisers are being asked to value these assets for various purposes, which poses a challenge from a valuation perspective, mainly in the area of highest and best use.
  
  Short-term Rentals and the Impact on Valuations is a seminar designed to educate appraisers, reviewers, lenders and underwriters about the global short-term rental market, improve the awareness of appraisers about the impact of short-term rental units on the market, and discuss best practices to value properties that are part-time or full-time short-term rentals.
  
  One main concept is the allocation of business income and value from the real estate income and value. The student will move through this analysis several times in this course.
  
  The methods included in this seminar are not to be considered the standard rule for all appraisers, a “rule of thumb”, or even an established technique to solve the problem. The methods included are designed to use recognized methods and techniques understood by all appraisers for STRs. However, by applying the basic principles and procedures, particularly with Highest and Best Use, the results should be credible and able to be replicated by market participants.
  Learning Objectives
  
  At the conclusion of the seminar, participants should be able to:
  
  - Recognize properties that are the subject of valuation that have the potential to be short term rental properties;
  - Discuss appraisal projects with clients in order to properly develop a Scope of Work;
  - Derive a highest and best use analysis to properly set up the valuation methodology and
  - Valuation techniques to be employed in the appraisal;
  - Identify data sources used by one’s appraisal peers for short-term rentals and how to apply
  
  Instructor: Jason Ferris, MAI, SRA
  CE Approvals: Approved for 7 hours in AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, PA, PR, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV.
  
  Approved for 6 hours in IA.

  Price $200.00

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  Mastering Market-Based Adjustments (4 Hours CE) Hosted by Aloft

  8 am -12 pm Monday
  
  This Free immersive 4-hour training session is designed to elevate your appraisal analysis skills and master market-based adjustments. In this comprehensive course, participants will delve into the intricacies of market analysis, debunking common myths and misconceptions while advancing their understanding of various analytical techniques. Through hands-on exercises and expert guidance, attendees will gain the competence to perform complex calculations and critically evaluate the reliability of data and their adjustment results.
  Learning Objectives:
  1. Debunk Common Myths and Misconceptions: Identify and challenge prevalent misconceptions surrounding market-based adjustments, ensuring a solid foundation for accurate appraisal analysis.
  2. Advance Understanding of Various Methods and Techniques: Explore a range of analytical methods used in appraisal, including extraction, allocation, depreciated cost, sensitivity, and paired sales. Gain a thorough understanding of each method's application and evaluate its significance and effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
  3. Gain Competence in Performing Calculations: Acquire practical skills and techniques for performing market-based adjustments confidently and accurately, utilizing mathematical principles to inform valuation decisions.
  4. Question the Reliability of Data and Results: Cultivate critical thinking skills to assess the reliability of data sources and evaluate the accuracy of appraisal results. This competency ensures the generation of robust and defensible conclusions in the appraisal process.
  5. Articulate Techniques, Actions, and Conclusions: Refine communication skills to effectively convey appraisal results in a manner that resonates with the intended user of the appraisal report, ensuring clarity and relevance in the presentation of results.
  
  Instructor: Heather Sullivan
  CE Approvals are being submitted to all 50 states: Already approved in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, and Wyoming.

  Price $0.00

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  Lenders & Vendors Live

  9 am Monday
  
  This popular session gives you a chance to hear quick company introductions and product demos from some of our biggest vendors on the trade show floor. Lenders will also step in to give their input on what they are looking for in their appraisal and tell you how you can join their panels. You can come and go as you please throughout the morning. These quick 7-8 minute informational pitches are perfect for appraisers who want to know what some of the vendors do in a no pressure setting. Check out for yourself why this was one of our most popular pre-conference sessions. This offering is complimentary to anyone registered for the conference.
  
  There is no CE offered with this program.

  Price $0.00

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  Opening the doors: How the Appraiser Diversity Initiative® and industry leaders are fostering diversity in the appraiser profession Sponsored by Solidifi

  12:30 pm - 4:15 pm Monday
  
  This special session sponsored by Solidifi is free and includes 3 hours of CE complimentary. The Appraisal Institute, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the National Urban League and many industry lenders and partners are working together to help promote appraisal careers through the Appraiser Diversity Initiative (ADI).
  
  Join the Appraisal Institute, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the industry’s top mortgage lenders to hear first-hand how we can as an industry attract diverse new entrants into the residential appraisal field.
  
  Also discover how trainees can overcome barriers to entry (such as education, training, and experience requirements), and why mentorship through a supervisor role can help grow your career and business.
  
  Followed by 45 min exclusive networking reception for class attendees only.
  
  Course acceptance being sought in all 50 states.
  Approved: *AL, *AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, ID, IL, *IA, *KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MS, *MO, *MT, *NE, NC, *ND, NV, NH, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD,, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV. The states with an asterisk indicate they will accept the course since it is approved in the state in which it is being taught. *AL, *AZ, *IA, *KS, *WY. This course is not approved in Ak.

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  Eliminating Bias & Developing Cultural Competency - with Real World Relevance Hosted by Appraiser eLearning

  1 pm - 4 pm Monday
  
  The topics in this class are important and timely – and also interesting. You will get up-to-date information about what is happening in the courts and in administrative bodies relating to alleged discrimination in appraising from an attorney who is presently handling cases and investigations. You’ll learn key ways to work on eliminating bias and reducing your legal risk. You’ll also learn why “cultural competency” knowledge and skills are truly important for appraisers – you’ll see how a lack of cultural competency had led appraisers into legal quagmires.
  
  We’ll explore these topics using real-world cases and investigations. All California appraisers will need to take this class before they renew their licenses, but there is no reason to delay!
  
  Instructor: Peter Christensen, Christensen Law Firm
  CE Approvals: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY
  
  Accepted through Reciprocity: IA, ID and ND

  Price $79.00

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  Collateral Risk Network - CRN (Members Only)

  9 am -4 pm Monday
  
  The CRN is a membership group consisting of appraisers, AMCs, Lenders, Regulators and other companies who support the valuation industry. We are at an important inflection point within the valuation and risk profession. The CRN leadership feels obligated to remain front and center in this discussion and work towards a holistic solution that is best for the broader health of the housing finance ecosystem.
  
  9:00 Q&A Session with Mark Calabria on Current Events - Let’s blast off the event with a deep dive into what is happening in the housing markets. Come prepared with your questions ranging from economic conditions, to the most pressing collateral risk, to what should a modern appraisal process look like. Nothing is off llimits.
  10:15 ROV Discussion wtih Scott Reuter, Freddie Mac
  11:15 Policy Questions? Bank Regulations? Nonbanks? with Richard Koss, Recursion
  1:00 USDA Update with Michael Schnetzler, USDA
  1:25 VA Update with James Heaslet, VA
  2:00 Ethics of Artificial Intelligence with Amy Cutt, FairPlay
  3:00 New UAD - Are You Ready? with Liz Green, Candescent Captial Ventures, Katherine Owen of Umpqua Bank, Michael Simmons of AXIS and George Dell of Valuemetrics.info
  
  There is no CE offered with this program.

  Price $499.00

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