Mar
21
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course @ Ventura, CA
Mar 21 all-day
This required 7-hour continuing education course, copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation, focuses on USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. The first part of the course addresses the changes to USPAP, which are effective January 1, 2024, and the second focuses on cases studies that challenge you how to apply USPAP to situations you encounter in your daily practice. The course will help you gain competency in USPAP, and it will help those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers gain competency as well.
In the past, the Advisory Opinions and Frequently Asked Questions, which were required materials for the course, were bundled with the USPAP publication. Now they are contained in a separate publication, USPAP Guidance and Reference Manual. This manual provides examples showing the applicability of standards in specific situations and offers advice from the ASB for resolving appraisal issues and problems. It also contains the Reference Index which is a highly useful tool that helps appraisers quickly find answers to USPAP-related questions. This new Guidance and Reference Manual is included with your course handbook. Please note, however, that USPAP 2024, which includes Standards 1-10 and is required for the course, must be purchased separately.

Program Overview:
Table of Contents and Overview
Course Schedule

Assignments:
No

Equipment:
A laptop computer or tablet device is required for participants who choose an electronic copy of USPAP.

Additional Information:
Course Materials Include:

  • Course Handbook (74 pages)
  • Reference Manual (360 pages)
Unless otherwise noted, the course price does not include a copy of the current USPAP edition, which is required for course credit. When the chapter does not include, participants must bring their own copy of the USPAP edition to class.

To purchase a print or electronic copy of the publication, please visit The Appraisal Foundation.

 

Requirements:

None specified
Apr
4
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
Apr 4 all-day

CHECK IN AT 8:00 AM

CLASS STARTS AT 8:30 AM

NO BREAKFAST OR REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

LUNCH: ON YOUR OWN

PARKING: FREE

TEMPERATURES IN CLASS ROOMS VARY. PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY.

Course Description
This required 7-hour continuing education course, copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation, focuses on USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. The first part of the course addresses the changes to USPAP, which are effective January 1, 2024, and the second focuses on cases studies that challenge you how to apply USPAP to situations you encounter in your daily practice. The course will help you gain competency in USPAP, and it will help those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers gain competency as well.
In the past, the Advisory Opinions and Frequently Asked Questions, which were required materials for the course, were bundled with the USPAP publication. Now they are contained in a separate publication, USPAP Guidance and Reference Manual. This manual provides examples showing the applicability of standards in specific situations and offers advice from the ASB for resolving appraisal issues and problems. It also contains the Reference Index which is a highly useful tool that helps appraisers quickly find answers to USPAP-related questions. This new Guidance and Reference Manual is included with your course handbook. Please note, however, that USPAP 2024, which includes Standards 1-10 and is required for the course, must be purchased separately.
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Apr
5
Fri
Women’s Initiative Committee WIN @ Virtual Classroom
Apr 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Additional Information

GUEST SPEAKER: Cindy Chance – Appraisal Institute CEO

THERE IS NO CE FOR THIS MEETING

______________________________________

The Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is proud to announce the launch of its Women’s Initiative Committee (WIN).

The purpose and objective of this newly formed committee is to promote the advancement of women within the appraisal profession. In monthly Zoom meetings, we will host discussions of relevant topics, invite special guest speakers, network, and assess the unique challenges and opportunities we face.  All are welcome to attend. Appraisal Institute membership is not required and the Zoom meetings are free of charge.

Meetings will be held the first Friday of the month, from 12-1pm via Zoom. Our next meeting is scheduled for April 5th, 2024.

For more information, please contact:

Ariana Arredondo, MAI at [email protected]

Linda Whittlesey, SRA at  [email protected]

Jennifer Hsu, MAI at [email protected]

May
2
Thu
Federal and California Statutory and Regulatory Law
May 2 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Event Information

ENROLLMENT

Enrollment is on a first-come, first served basis. If the event is filled, a waiting list will be retained. The Southern California Chapter reserves the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule this event if the minimum enrollment level is not reached, and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations. There are NO transfers; you must cancel out of the offering.

ATTENDANCE

The Appraisal Institute enforces attendance requirements mandated by state licensing and certification regulatory agencies. The Appraisal Institute issues certificates for state certification/licensing or state continuing education credit that verify successful completion and attendance of 100%, with your grade notification letter for courses, or at the conclusion of seminars. One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. This follows Appraiser Qualification Board minimum criteria requirements.

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE:

With the recent transition to the Appraisal Institute’s NetForum registration system, attendance certificates will be available for download directly through the AI’s national website. The procedure to obtain your certificate is:

Go to www.appraisalinstitute.org

Log into Your AI Account

Select Education/Events on the right sidebar

See List of All Offerings

Scroll to the specific offering which shows Registered and click

At the very bottom of the screen, click Retrieve Certificate

NOTE: Allow a minimum of ten business days for certificates to be available. The Chapter office cannot view, nor can we retrieve copies of your attendance certificate. Anyone having difficulty accessing their certificate should contact the Education Delivery Services Dept. directly at [email protected].

Program materials can be downloaded by the student.

Mandatory Requirement for Initial State Licensing / Certification (QE) and Renewal (CE)

Includes the required open-book exam

Instructor:  Jacinto A. Munoz, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

Appraisers recognize that they have regulatory obligations but understanding which ones apply when doing federally related and real estate related lender work is challenging. A review of sanctions and disciplinary actions taken against appraisers by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers makes it clear that many details and nuances of the appraiser laws and regulations are being misunderstood. Common, unintentional errors impact both the reputations of individual appraisers as well as confidence in the competency and ethics of the appraisal profession. This seminar is designed to help you recognize and understand the laws and regulations most important to appraisers practicing in California.

– Learn about the revised & reduced AQB RP Appraiser Qualification Criteria effective May 2018
– Understand the context of and recent amendments to the California “Laws” & “Regs”
– Find out about your new “mini-resume” on the BREA website
– Understand BREA’s new & revised definitions that affect your daily appraisal practice
– Become familiar with the new Federal & California Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Laws & Regs
– Look out for these BREA laws that result in immediate license suspension

 

 

Mandatory Requirement for Initial State Licensing / Certification (QE) and Renewal (CE)

Includes the required open-book exam

Instructor: Jacinto A. Munoz, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

Appraisers recognize that they have regulatory obligations but understanding which ones apply when doing federally related and real estate related lender work is challenging. A review of sanctions and disciplinary actions taken against appraisers by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers makes it clear that many details and nuances of the appraiser laws and regulations are being misunderstood. Common, unintentional errors impact both the reputations of individual appraisers as well as confidence in the competency and ethics of the appraisal profession. This seminar is designed to help you recognize and understand the laws and regulations most important to appraisers practicing in California.

– Learn about the revised & reduced AQB RP Appraiser Qualification Criteria effective May 2018
– Understand the context of and recent amendments to the California “Laws” & “Regs”
– Find out about your new “mini-resume” on the BREA website
– Understand BREA’s new & revised definitions that affect your daily appraisal practice
– Become familiar with the new Federal & California Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Laws & Regs
– Look out for these BREA laws that result in immediate license suspension

ENROLLMENT

Enrollment is on a first-come, first served basis. If the event is filled, a waiting list will be retained. The Southern California Chapter reserves the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule this event if the minimum enrollment level is not reached, and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations. There are NO transfers; you must cancel out of the offering.

ATTENDANCE

The Appraisal Institute enforces attendance requirements mandated by state licensing and certification regulatory agencies. The Appraisal Institute issues certificates for state certification/licensing or state continuing education credit that verify successful completion and attendance of 100%, with your grade notification letter for courses, or at the conclusion of seminars. One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. This follows Appraiser Qualification Board minimum criteria requirements.

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE:

With the recent transition to the Appraisal Institute’s NetForum registration system, attendance certificates will be available for download directly through the AI’s national website. The procedure to obtain your certificate is:

Go to www.appraisalinstitute.org

Log into Your AI Account

Select Education/Events on the right sidebar

See List of All Offerings

Scroll to the specific offering which shows Registered and click

At the very bottom of the screen, click Retrieve Certificate

NOTE: Allow a minimum of ten business days for certificates to be available. The Chapter office cannot view, nor can we retrieve copies of your attendance certificate. Anyone having difficulty accessing their certificate should contact the Education Delivery Services Dept. directly at [email protected].

Program materials can be downloaded by the student.

May
9
Thu
Women’s Initiative Committee (WIN) @ Mijares Restaurant
May 9 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Additional Information

WIN So Cal is looking forward to hosting our members for an in-person meeting on Thursday, May 9th from 4-6pm.

This meeting is in lieu of our normal monthly zoom meetings. Please see details below.

Mijares Restaurant

145 Palmetto Drive

Pasadena, CA

Thursday, May 9th @ 4pm

Disclaimer Information

THERE IS NO CE FOR THIS EVENT

May
21
Tue
EASTERN BRANCH MEETING – Pasadena Architectural Home Tour – Timeless Classics @ Rose Bowl Aquatic Center Parking Lot
May 21 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Course Description

TOPIC: Pasadena Architectural Home Tour – Timeless Classics

Charles Baker, SRA, AI-RRS will present an architectural home tour in the San Gabriel Valley, including the areas of Pasadena, South Pasadena and San Marino. Riding aboard a first-class tour bus, we will visit 25-30 architecturally significant and historic residences. The tour will include architectural bios and interesting facts on the original owners. Mr. Baker will touch on architectural terminology, design elements, valuation issues, historic preservation and current trends. The bus will also drive by the historic Huntington Hotel and the Vista del Arroyo Hotel; as well as the house portrayed in the “Father of the Bride” movies and Dynasty television series.  A list of architects includes Marston & Van Pelt, Wallace Neff, Greene & Greene, Frank Lloyd Wright, Elmer Grey, Myron Hunt, Gregory Ain and others. Mr. Baker appraised most properties on the tour.

SPEAKER:

Charles Baker, SRA, AI-RRS is a residential appraiser based in Pasadena, CA, and the owner of AppraisalPros.com, Inc. He began his career in 1988 and has developed a specialty in high-end and historical residences in Southern California. He is Past-President of the Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, past LDAC attendee and DL, current Chair of the California Government Relations Subcommittee, and seminar developer and instructor. As an investor he has also bought, rehabbed, managed, and sold residential real estate and vacant land in three states.

 

Event Information

 

Pick Up Location:

Rose Bowl Aquatic Center parking lot;

360 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103-3201

Check In: 12:30 PM

Tour: 1:00 PM -4:00 PM

 

TOPIC: Pasadena Architectural Home Tour – Timeless Classics

Charles Baker, SRA, AI-RRS will present an architectural home tour in the San Gabriel Valley, including the areas of Pasadena, South Pasadena and San Marino. Riding aboard a first-class tour bus, we will visit 25-30 architecturally significant and historic residences. The tour will include architectural bios and interesting facts on the original owners. Mr. Baker will touch on architectural terminology, design elements, valuation issues, historic preservation and current trends. The bus will also drive by the historic Huntington Hotel and the Vista del Arroyo Hotel; as well as the house portrayed in the “Father of the Bride” movies and Dynasty television series.  A list of architects includes Marston & Van Pelt, Wallace Neff, Greene & Greene, Frank Lloyd Wright, Elmer Grey, Myron Hunt, Gregory Ain and others. Mr. Baker appraised most properties on the tour.

SPEAKER:

Charles Baker, SRA, AI-RRS is a residential appraiser based in Pasadena, CA, and the owner of AppraisalPros.com, Inc. He began his career in 1988 and has developed a specialty in high-end and historical residences in Southern California. He is Past-President of the Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, past LDAC attendee and DL, current Chair of the California Government Relations Subcommittee, and seminar developer and instructor. As an investor he has also bought, rehabbed, managed, and sold residential real estate and vacant land in three states.

Jun
6
Thu
26th Annual Inland Empire Market Trends Seminar @ DoubleTree Hotel
Jun 6 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

8:00 am – Welcome & Introductions

William E. Jones, MAI, AI-GRS – IEMTS Chair

SCCAI General Membership Mtg. & Election

Adam Bogorad, MAI – 2024 SCCAI President

Economic Update

Christine Cooper, Ph.D. – Costar Group

Retail Market Overview

Brad Umansky  – Progressive REP

Break

New Home Sales Trends

Evan Forrest – Zonda Home

Apartment Market Overview

Eric Chen – CBRE

Industrial Market Overview

Justin Smith – Lee & Associates

12:20 PM – Lunch

Southern California Real Estate Market Update  

Charles Baker, SRA, AI-RRS – AppraisalPros

Office Market Overview

David Mudge – Lee & Assoc

Break

Hotel/Motel Market Overview

Justin Myers – Atlas Hospitality

Break

Desert & Temecula Valley Roundtable

Susan Harvey – Desert Pacific Properties

Michael Strode-  Lee & Associates

5:00 PM – Roundup & Conclusion & Adjourn

Alex Liu – IEMTS Chair

Jun
7
Fri
Women’s Initiative Committee (WIN) @ ZOOM – VIRTUAL
Jun 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Additional Information

SPEAKER: Melissa J. Bach, MAI

The Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is proud to announce the launch of its Women’s Initiative Committee (WIN).

The purpose and objective of this newly formed committee is to promote the advancement of women within the appraisal profession. In monthly Zoom meetings, we will host discussions of relevant topics, invite special guest speakers, network, and assess the unique challenges and opportunities we face.  All are welcome to attend. Appraisal Institute membership is not required and the Zoom meetings are free of charge.

Meetings will be held the first Friday of the month, from 12-1pm via Zoom. Our next meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2024.

For more information, please contact:

Ariana Arredondo, MAI at [email protected] or

Linda Whittlesey, SRA at  [email protected]

Jennifer Hsu, MAI at [email protected]

Disclaimer Information

THERE IS NO CE FOR THIS EVENT

Jun
13
Thu
Critical Thinking and Junk Science @ Costa Mesa, CA
Jun 13 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Event Information

7-Hours of BREA CE Pending Approval

7-Hours of AI CE

35 AI Points

CHECK IN AT 8:00 AM

CLASS STARTS AT 8:30 AM

NO BREAKFAST OR REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

LUNCH: ON YOUR OWN

PARKING: FREE

TEMPERATURES IN CLASS ROOMS VARY. PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY.

Jun
18
Tue
Northwestern Branch Meeting @ Long Beach Yacht Blub
Jun 18 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Course Description
TITLE: Navigating the Shift: Investor Strategies Amid Long Beach’s Multifamily Sales Decline**

In this speech, we will explore the dynamics of Long Beach’s multifamily real estate market, focusing on the diverging trends between the 4-unit market and the 5+ unit market. We will delve into the rising multifamily inventory and examine the impact of increasing interest rates on market conditions. Key topics will include the decline in sales, stringent loan requirements, and substantial down payment needs to meet Debt Coverage Ratios (DCR). Additionally, we will address the implications of maturing loans, the rise in cap rates, and the consequent decrease in real estate values. A thorough analysis of rent projections and the influence of rent control policies in Long Beach will be provided. Furthermore, we will discuss the growing popularity of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and other significant trends shaping the market. This speech aims to equip investors with strategic insights to navigate the current challenges and opportunities in Long Beach’s multifamily sector.

SPEAKER: Juan Huizar

From the rugged terrain of La Victorina in Zacatecas, Mexico, to the thriving business landscape of Long Beach, California, Juan Huizar’s journey epitomizes the resilience and determination that define the American Dream. Raised amidst the challenges of a remote village without modern amenities, Juan’s family embarked on a courageous quest for better opportunities in the United States. Enduring the perils of desert crossings, they settled in the fertile Central Valley, where all 10 members toiled in the fields, picking garlic to make ends meet. Today, Juan Huizar, a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), stands as a testament to the power of ambition and hard work. With an ingenious video strategy, Juan has elevated himself from relative obscurity to a nationally recognized figure in the real estate industry. His YouTube channel serves as a beacon of knowledge, attracting a remarkable 48% of his leads and drawing attention from esteemed platforms such as CNN, JP Morgan, and Western Real Estate. The CCIM designation underscores Juan’s mastery in financial analysis, market insights, negotiation tactics, and investment strategies. As the founder and principal of Sage Real Estate, a premier commercial brokerage headquartered in Long Beach, Juan Huizar is at the forefront of innovation and excellence. His firm boasts the highest ratings in the city and ranks among the top 1.5% of boutique brokerages nationwide. Over the past eight years, Juan has personally brokered transactions totaling over $300 million, a testament to his unwavering commitment to client success and satisfaction.

TITLE: State of the Industrial Market “Not What You Think”

 

Join us while we learn from a skilled industrial broker. During this presentation, Gary will share his “boots-on-the-ground” experiences and provide his insight on the industrial real estate market, which includes sentiment, opportunities, and challenges coming ahead. The presentation will conclude with strategic recommendations for investors, developers, and appraisers.

SPEAKER: Gary Martinez

Gary is a hardworking commercial real estate broker with 23 years of experience. He has successfully completed over 2,500 transactions, and has represented various investors from Fortune 100 companies to family owned operations. Gary is proficient at providing investment analyses, maximizing cash flow, maximizing commercial property values, and finding the right property at the right time. Majority of his business is in Southern California, and he has completed numerous transactions throughout the country.

Gary holds two of the most prestigious designations in the commercial real estate industry, CCIM and SIOR.

Gary is very active in our commercial real estate community: he is an CCIM CI102 Instructor, past President of SoCal CCIM, and income 2024 – 2025 President for our Inland Empire & Orange County SIOR Chapter. He is also a board member for Cal State Fullerton’s real estate association.