Sep
4
Wed
EASTERN BRANCH LUNCH MEETING – PLANNED RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS – ROADS, RAIL AND AIR @ Canyon Crest Country Club
Sep 4 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Course Description

TITLE: PLANNED RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS – ROADS, RAIL AND AIR

Join us and our colleagues with the IRWA for a luncheon and informative presentation about planned transportation improvements in Riverside County.  The topics will include Riverside County population forecasts and anticipated growth areas, current transportation challenges and needs for expanded capacity, descriptions of planned road, rail and air transportation projects, including estimated project costs and schedules, and anticipated right-of-way acquisition requirements.  Our speaker will be Ariel Alcon Tapia, public Affairs Manager, Riverside County Transportation Commission.

SPEAKER: ARIEL ALCON TAPIA – PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER

As the Public Affairs Manager for the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), Ariel Alcon Tapia is responsible for administering communications programs for the agency’s capital projects, marketing campaigns, and community outreach efforts. He assumed this pivotal role in 2023, bringing his wealth of experience and expertise to the position.

Ariel’s career in transportation communications began in Washington, D.C. in 2012, when he interned for the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NSTB) Public Affairs Department, followed by a return to southern California to intern for the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) in their Legislative Affairs Department. After his internships, Ariel became a public outreach consultant working with the High-Speed Rail Authority, RCTC, OCTA, LA Metro, and various cities on transportation planning and capital programs.

In 2019, Ariel began working at RCTC in the Multimodal Department focusing on passenger rail and transit planning programs. Ariel was then promoted to Senior Management Analyst in the External Affairs Department and began working on agency-wide projects, including the RCTC/Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) merger, 15 Express Lanes and Express Lanes Connector projects, and the Traffic Relief Plan.

Ariel earned his bachelor’s degree in political science/international affairs from the University of California, Riverside, and a master’s degree in public science with an emphasis on American institutions from California State University, Fullerton. Ariel grew up in Riverside and now lives in Claremont with his wife and their cat.

Sep
6
Fri
Women’s Initiative Committee (WIN) @ Virtual Classroom
Sep 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Additional Information

SPEAKER: 2024 LDAC Chair, Kelly Yeatts, 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 September 6, 2024

For more information, please contact:

Ariana Arredondo, MAI at ariana@angelvaluation.com or

Linda Whittlesey, SRA at linda@allianceappraisalsonline.com

Jennifer Hsu, MAI at jennifer.hsu@cbre.com

Disclaimer Information

THERE IS NO CE FOR THIS EVENT

Disclaimer Information

THERE IS NO AI OR BREA CE FOR THIS EVENT

Disclaimer Information

THERE IS NO AI OR BREA APPROVAL FOR THIS EVENT. THIS IS A SOCIAL EVENT.
Sep
10
Tue
SCCAI and IRWA Joint Luncheon and Program @ Holiday Inn Santa Ana / OC Airport
Sep 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

TOPIC:  The Project Influence Rule: What, Where, When, and Why?

A case study on the proper application of the Project Influence Rule in estimating the value of the larger parcel and the remainder. The case study will present a public project and specific impacts on a retail property. The presentation will include a discussion of appropriate market data and analysis for the valuation of the property in the “before” and “after” conditions.

SPEAKER BIO: Alison Arms, MAI, SRA

Alison Arms, MAI, SRA has over 15 years of experience in real estate appraisal and consulting and has been a co-owner of Jones, Roach, & Caringella, Inc., since 2023. She has experience in a diverse set of appraisal assignments, including trust, title claims, mitigation, special use properties, complex partial acquisitions, and litigation support. Ms. Arms has appraised a wide variety of property types from individual homes to large mixed-use projects and a wide array of commercial property types, including unique assets.

Oct
4
Fri
Women’s Initiative Committee (WIN) @ Virtual Classroom
Oct 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: ZOOM LOG IN INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED OCTOBER 4TH AT 10 AM. 

SPEAKER:

Michele Kauffman, MAI

Executive Managing Director

Chief Growth Officer

Valuation & Advisory

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 October 4, 2024

For more information, please contact:

Ariana Arredondo, MAI at ariana@angelvaluation.com or

Linda Whittlesey, SRA at linda@allianceappraisalsonline.com

Jennifer Hsu, MAI at jennifer.hsu@cbre.com

Disclaimer Information

THERE IS NO CE FOR THIS EVENT

Oct
10
Thu
2024 Heritage Night Dinner and Program @ Rio Hondo Country Club
Oct 10 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Notes

Cancellation Policy

There is a $30.00 cancellation fee

Additional Information

THIS IS A SOCIAL EVENT, THERE IS NO AI OR BREA CE 

The Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute warmly invites you our 2024 Heritage Night. This year we are pleased to celebrate our distinguished honoree, Scott D Delahooke, MAI, SRA:

Scott brings over four decades of experience in the appraisal profession, with a specialization in litigation and expert witness work.  His profession began after studying finance, business administration, and real estate valuation at the University of Southern California (USC). After several initial years in the field of appraisal, he established his professional firm in 1990, the Delahooke Appraisal Company. Scott received the SRPA designation in 1985 (later converted to SRA designation), and his MAI designation in 1993.

Service to the profession had been both consistent and wide in range.  Scott served as president and on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers (SREA), a predecessor organization of the Appraisal Institute. Within that organization, he taught classes, created mock-trial seminars, served as the Seminar Committee chair and Chapter Education Committee Chair.

Volunteer service on behalf of the Appraisal Institute started with Young Advisory Council in 1986 and 1989, Admission Committee service (General and Residential chair) in 1996, and as the Candidate Guidance Committee chair in 2000. He was an educator for several AI courses, participated and chaired Ethics Committees, contributed to past Litigation Seminars, and served as a Regional Experience Review Person for MAI and SRA applicants. Most recently, he was highlighted in conjunction with Steve Roach, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS in the Spring 2024 Valuation Magazine, for co-creating the successful litigation “boot camp.  Outside of SREA and AI, Scott has presented to the IRWA, for continuing legal education conferences, and education creation at USC Law School and UCLA Business school.

Scott and his wife, Dr. Mona Delahooke, have three adult daughters. His non-professional volunteer experience includes coaching girls’ soccer, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Los Angeles, serving as a mentor at the Hillsides Home for Children, trustee service at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church and serving on the San Marino Citizens Oversight Committee overseeing construction of a new school.

We look forward to honoring this exemplary chapter member with you; in a celebration of those who pay it forward and bring out the best of others. Cheers!

Disclaimer Information

MENU SELECTION

Please RSVP your dinner selection to Lianna@sccai.org

From the following for your dinner entrée.

_____  (V) Harvest Grain Stuffed Bell Pepper

______  (C) Rosemary Garlic Herb Chicken

______  (F) Oven-Roasted Salmon with Tarragon Butter Sauce

______  (M) Center Cut Sirloin with Savory Demi-Glace

Make sure to include your guest’s selection as well

Kindly respond no later than October 1st, 2024

Free Parking

Cocktail Attire Preferred

Oct
24
Thu
Business Practices and Ethics @ Ayres Hotel and Suites
Oct 24 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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 education@appraisalinstitute.org.

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.

Nov
1
Fri
Women’s Initiative Committee (WIN) @ Virtual Classroom
Nov 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE: ZOOM LOG IN INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED NOVEMBER 1ST AT 10 AM. 

SPEAKER: 

Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang

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 November 1, 2024

For more information, please contact:

Ariana Arredondo, MAI at ariana@angelvaluation.com or

Linda Whittlesey, SRA at linda@allianceappraisalsonline.com

Jennifer Hsu, MAI at jennifer.hsu@cbre.com

Disclaimer Information

THERE IS NO CE FOR THIS EVENT

Disclaimer Information

There is NO CE for this meeting
Nov
7
Thu
57th Annual Litigation Seminar @ Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
Nov 7 @ 8:45 am – 4:15 pm
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

Nov
13
Wed
The Appraiser as an Expert Witness: Preparation and Testimony @ Ayres Hotel and Suites
Nov 13 @ 8:30 am – Nov 14 @ 5:00 pm

Course Description

This course introduces the basic concepts and strategies needed to engage in litigation valuation. It explores the scope of activities you can expect in a legal action, including assessing the status of a case, developing a USPAP-compliant appraisal without preparing a written report, and understanding legal terminology and jargon. The course addresses how litigation assignments differ from lender assignments and how to market appraisal services to litigation clients. You’ll work in small groups to practice effective deposition and direct testimony techniques and a mock trial with a residential case study gives them the opportunity to experience a realistic courtroom environment in which to polish their skills.
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:

 

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 education@appraisalinstitute.org.

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.

Nov
21
Thu
Elimination of Bias and Developing Cultural Competency – with Real World Relevance @ Virtual Classroom
Nov 21 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
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.