This important course provides information about standards and ethics requirements for valuers in general and, more specifically, for valuers who belong to the Appraisal Institute. Through discussion questions and examples, you’ll identify behavior and actions that illustrate violations of the Code of Professional Ethics, and you’ll learn how referrals can be made. You’ll get an introduction to the Appraisal Institute Guide Notes to the Standards of Professional Practice and see how the Guide Notes can be used to resolve everyday appraisal practice problems. Finally, you’ll learn about common errors in appraisal reports and review reports, and they respond to questions about challenges that arise in appraisal practice such as requests for updates and requests to change or add intended users.
The content emphasizes:
- Business practices issues, such as how to respond to seemingly unreasonable requests, how to address client pressure, and how to approach a complex assignment
- Which standards apply to Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates for Designation, Practicing Affiliates, and Affiliates, and when they apply
- The key principles of the Standards of Valuation Practice
- How to identify and avoid behavior that violates the Standards of Valuation Practice
- The correct way to use the Appraisal Institute designations, emblems, and logo
- Understanding of the Appraisal Institute enforcement process
Course Objectives
- Identify the purpose of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute and recognize how those documents apply to Appraisal Institute Affiliates, Practicing Affiliates, Candidates for Designation, and Designated members.
- Recognize how to apply better appraisal business practices, especially regarding client relationships.
- Identify the major steps in the enforcement of the Appraisal Institute peer review system.
- Recognize the guidance offered by the Guide Notes to the Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute.
- Identify opportunities for improving professionalism.
- Recognize common ethical dilemmas and identify strategies for resolving them.
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.
PREREQUISITES
Some classes have prerequisites. Be sure to read the course description to find out if there are any prerequisites for this course.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Some classes have required textbooks. Be sure to read the class description to find out if there are any required textbooks for this course. There will not be any textbooks for purchase at the class. You must buy them ahead of time. If you arrive for a class without the required textbook credit for the class cannot be given and there will be no refund.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Some classes require you bring a laptop and or other equipment. Be sure to read the class description to determine if any equipment is required. You are responsible for bringing your own extension cord(s). None will be provided. Please safeguard your equipment and personal belongings at all times. The Appraisal Institute, the Southern California Chapter, the Instructor or the facility will not be responsible for any loss of your personal belongings.
CLASS MATERIALS TO DOWNLOAD
Some classes are now available with downloadable materials. If you opted to download class materials instead of having them shipped to you, you will be required to bring the materials with you on a laptop or as a hard copy. If you do not have the materials with you credit for the class cannot be given and there will be no refund. Copies will not be available to you in the class. You are responsible for bringing your own extension cord(s). None will be provided.
ADA COMPLIANCE
It is the policy of the Appraisal Institute to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are participating in Appraisal Institute educational programs. If you need accommodations to participate because of a disability, please notify us in writing at least two weeks in advance of the program and we will arrange for reasonable accommodation. Without two weeks’ notice, accommodation may not be available.
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.
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.
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Course Description
November 7, 2024
Sheraton Cerritos
8:45am – 9:00 am Opening Remarks
Adam Bogorad, MAI – 2024 SCCAI President
Jan Kelly – Seminar Chair
9:05 Fair Market Value, According to Whom?
Melissa Bach, MAI, CRE – Executive Managing Director – Cushman & Wakefield
BREAK
Negotiation, Litigation, and Indian Nations
Jim Kelly – Retired Senior VP, SCE
Tom Tureen, Esq. – Vice Chairman of Morongo Transmission, LLC
BREAK
TOPIC TBD
Kevin Donahue, MAI – President, Donahue & Company, Inc.
Rick Freiss, Esq. – Partner- Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
12:05 pm – 12:35 pm – LUNCH
People Vs. Sanchez: Where Are We Now?
Eric Schneider, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, R/W-AV – Schneider Valuation Consultants, Inc.
Emily Madueno, Esq. -Partner – Murphy & Evertz LLP
TOPIC TBD
Bernadette Duran-Brown – Partner – Nossaman LLP
Event Information
CHECK IN AT 8:00 AM
SEMINAR STARTS AT 8:45 AM
FEE INCLUDES CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
PARKING: FREE
November 7, 2024
Sheraton Cerritos
8:45am – 9:00 am Opening Remarks
Adam Bogorad, MAI – 2024 SCCAI President
Jan Kelly – Seminar Chair
9:05 Fair Market Value, According to Whom?
Melissa Bach, MAI, CRE – Executive Managing Director – Cushman & Wakefield
BREAK
Negotiation, Litigation, and Indian Nations
Jim Kelly – Retired Senior VP, SCE
Tom Tureen, Esq. – Vice Chairman of Morongo Transmission, LLC
BREAK
TOPIC TBD
Kevin Donahue, MAI – President, Donahue & Company, Inc.
Rick Freiss, Esq. – Partner at Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
12:05 pm – 12:35 pm – LUNCH
People Vs. Sanchez: Where Are We Now?
Eric Schneider, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, R/W-AV – Schneider Valuation Consultants, Inc.
Emily Madueno, Esq. – Partner at Murphy & Evertz LLP
TOPIC TBD
Bernadette Duran-Brown – Partner – Nossaman LLP
Course Description
This course is in the Litigation Professional Development Program. View this list of FAQs, which includes information regarding the courses you’ll need to complete the program successfully.
Course Objectives
- Describe the general process of a lawsuit involving real property valuation.
- Identify the mechanics and strategies of a deposition and direct testimony.
- Identify the requirements to communicate and defend an opinion of value in a courtroom setting.
Course Details
Program Overview:
Table of Contents and Overview
Course Schedule
Assignments:
No
Equipment:
- A financial calculator is required. The accepted model used in the program is the HP-12C. AI education programs that require a financial calculator are developed with HP-12C keystrokes; using this model is highly recommended.
- You must be familiar with calculator operation when the program begins. Do not enroll expecting to be taught how to use a financial calculator.
- Free Review: Using a Financial Calculator: Formulas, Symbols, Math Review, and Sample Problems; and Financial Calculator Practice Exercises.
- For additional help with the HP-12C calculator, take our online seminar Using Your HP-12C Financial Calculator.
- HP-12C calculator User’s Manual.
Additional Information:
Course Materials Include:
- Course Handbook (259 pp.)
- Reference List (10 pp.)
You will be asked to clear the calculator’s memory before and after the examination. Only one calculator is permitted in the testing room. Examinees taking most AI exams may bring their own calculator to use during the exam. Laptops, cellular phones, tablets, iPads, wearable technology (smart watch, Apple Watch, Google Glass, etc.), and other devices that can store data or connect to the Internet are NOT permitted during the exam. In addition, all watches, wallets, bags, and purses must be removed and stored out of reach prior to taking the exam.
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.
PREREQUISITES
Some classes have prerequisites. Be sure to read the course description to find out if there are any prerequisites for this course.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Some classes have required textbooks. Be sure to read the class description to find out if there are any required textbooks for this course. There will not be any textbooks for purchase at the class. You must buy them ahead of time. If you arrive for a class without the required textbook credit for the class cannot be given and there will be no refund.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Some classes require you bring a laptop and or other equipment. Be sure to read the class description to determine if any equipment is required. You are responsible for bringing your own extension cord(s). None will be provided. Please safeguard your equipment and personal belongings at all times. The Appraisal Institute, the Southern California Chapter, the Instructor or the facility will not be responsible for any loss of your personal belongings.
CLASS MATERIALS TO DOWNLOAD
Some classes are now available with downloadable materials. If you opted to download class materials instead of having them shipped to you, you will be required to bring the materials with you on a laptop or as a hard copy. If you do not have the materials with you credit for the class cannot be given and there will be no refund. Copies will not be available to you in the class. You are responsible for bringing your own extension cord(s). None will be provided.
ADA COMPLIANCE
It is the policy of the Appraisal Institute to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are participating in Appraisal Institute educational programs. If you need accommodations to participate because of a disability, please notify us in writing at least two weeks in advance of the program and we will arrange for reasonable accommodation. Without two weeks’ notice, accommodation may not be available.
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.
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
Fulfills BREA’s new appraiser CE requirement for elimination of bias and cultural competency.
3 CE Hours
November 21, 2024
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Virtually – Via Zoom
• The class will be presented live in a Zoom meeting.
• All students must participate by having working video and audio on a computer (this is a requirement for virtual CE presentations). Watching on a phone is not sufficient.
• There is no exam for this class.
• Plan on joining a class 15 minutes before the actual teaching start time to ensure that you can login to the Zoom meeting.
Course description:
In my class, you’ll get up-to-date information from attorney Peter Christensen about what is really 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 keyways to work on eliminating bias and reduce 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 has led appraisers into legal quagmires.
Instructor: Peter Christensen
I serve as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to BBG Inc., a nationwide commercial real estate appraisal and property assessment firm. I also teach classes and speak about valuation-related legal topics to appraisers, lenders and regulators.
I am a member of the California, Montana and Washington state bars, as well as a licensed insurance broker. After earning my BS and JD degrees at U.C. Berkeley, I began my legal career at Latham & Watkins LLP. I later served as general counsel to the largest provider of professional liability insurance to appraisers and valuation businesses.
I enjoy traveling the country to meet with and teach my classes to valuation professionals, lenders and regulators – so far, I’ve taught classes in 48 states. I’m based in Bozeman, Montana and serve as a public representative on the Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers. I also serve as a board member of Eval.com, a company that provides real estate evaluation services to financial institutions nationwide.
Course Description
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.
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Notes
Cancellation Policy
There is a $35.00 cancellation fee
Additional Information
The Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute invites its members and their guests to the 93rd Installation.
Come and enjoy a special evening with friends and colleagues while we honor our
2025 Chapter Officers and Directors.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Tamayo Restaurant and Art Gallery
5300 East Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Reception 5:00pm
Dinner 6:00pm
Followed by Installation Program
The program will include the installation
of the Chapter’s 2025 Officers:
President Ernesto Lopez, MAI, AI-GRS
Vice President Ryan T. Hargrove, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS
Treasurer William Jones, MAI, AI-GRS
Secretary Jeffrey Hogan, SRA, AI-RRS
2025 Branch Directors
2025 Region VII Representatives
Casino Night to follow the Program
Seating is limited.
Reservation deadline is December 27, 2024
$85.00 per person
Includes Valet Parking – No Host Bar
Disclaimer Information
HOSTED VALET PARKING
THERE IS NO CE FOR THIS EVENT – THIS IS A SOCIAL EVENT
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM – Opening Remarks
SCCAI General Member Meeting
Ernesto Lopez, MAI – 2025 SCCAI President
Economics – Global to Local
Ed Coulson – Director, Center for Real Estate at UCI
Break
Capital Markets
Break
Office Market
Break
Multifamily Market
Michael Tidwell, SRA – Cushman & Wakefield
Break
Hotel Market
Justin Myers – Atlas Hospitality
Break
Retail Market
Patrick Toomey – IPA
Industrial Market
Justin Smith – Lee & Associate
Break
Southern California Housing
5:00 pm Closing Remarks
Orell Anderson, MAI
Event Information
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM – Opening Remarks
SCCAI Member Meeting
Ernesto Lopez, MAI – 2025 SCCAI President
Economics – Global to Local
Break
Capital Markets
Break
Office Market
Break
Multifamily Market
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – LUNCH
The California Hotel Market
Break
Retail Market
Break
Industrial Market
Break
Southern California Housing
5:00 PM – Closing Remarks
Orell Anderson, MAI – Event Chair
Course Description
Course Objectives
- Ensure that participants understand the principles and requirements of USPAP.
- Ensure participants understand USPAP in the context of current and common issues.
- Ensure participants know how to use the USPAP publication to solve day-to-day appraisal practice problems.
Course Details
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)
Requirements: