- Sign in begins at 8:15 am
- Class runs from 8:30 am – 3 pm
- Instructor: Susanne Curran, MAI, AI-GRS
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
This seminar is on Zoom! Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive CE credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor. A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering prior to the offering start date. You will receive a separate email from the Chapter Office with log-in/access information. You do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate. If you are using your Ipad/Iphone/smartphone download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar & allow Virtual education in place of classroom education.
Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com
Cancellation Policy
Any & all cancellations are subject to an admin fee. No credit/refunds for cancellations made on or after 7 days prior to class. No credit/refunds for no-shows. Our cancellation policy is stated on registration portal. These seminars have been approved by the NJ State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
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2 CE Credits
- Sign in begins at 2:45
- Seminar runs from 3-5pm
- Chapter meeting immediately follows the seminar.
- Developed and instructed by Sandy Adomatis, SRA
We will cover the differences between an expert witness and a consultant, useful tips on the engagement letter, and developing reports. Understanding some basics, like estimating fees and how to bill for court testimony and prep time will be covered. The opportunities are huge in this field for both commercial and residential appraisers.
When are lawyers our clients? (REMEMBER: they are our clients and not “our lawyers!”)
- When we are testifying experts – 20 minutes (Litigation; Arbitration; Administrative hearings)
- When we are consulting experts – 30 minutes (In litigation; When lawyers are drafting agreements that involve real estate value issues)
The engagement letter is the first opportunity to limit the downs – 20 minutes
- How to charge
- How to ensure payment
- Sample litigation engagement letter on AI website
Control the push-pull in developing and reporting opinions – 30 minutes
- Inherent conflict: appraisers are required to be independent, lawyers required to be advocates for their clients’ positions
- Stand your ground – lawyers put their pants on one leg at a time (OK, we can clean that up)
Expand your practice by having lawyers as your clients – 20 minutes
- What is your experience?
This seminar is on ZOOM! Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive CE credit. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor. FOR USPAP, a copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter prior to the offering start date. You will receive a separate email from the Chapter with log-in information. If you are using your iPad/iPhone/smartphone download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar & allow Virtual education in place of classroom education.
Contact the chapter with questions: LisaMay.weiss@appraisalinstitute.org
- 14 CE Hours + 1 Hour Exam
- Check in at 8:15 am. Class begins at 8:30 am.
- There is a one-hour optional exam at the end. It is included in your registration fee.
- There is coffee in the lobby. No food is provided.
- Instructor: Vince Dowling, MAI, SRA
This course introduces the topics of statistics, real estate finance, and modeling with applications to residential and commercial real estate appraisal. During the first half of the course, you will develop an understanding of basic statistics & statistical analysis and learn how those skills can be used in valuation and evaluation practice. In the second half, you will gain an understanding of real estate finance markets, learn about credit conditions and their impact on values and appraisal, and calculate and interpret fundamental numbers on loan payments and balances. You’ll gain insights into financial history, how mortgages impact value, and learn about measuring volatility and standard deviations. Course objectives:
- Review and apply basic statistical principles and statistical analysis techniques, and recognize how they can be used in valuation.
- Describe the essential functions of real estate finance markets; recognize the impact of credit conditions on values and appraisal; and calculate and interpret fundamental numbers, such as loan payments & balances.
Class Materials:
Tuition fee includes the pdf downloadable copy of class materials. Students may purchase a print copy of class materials for an additional fee at time of registration. No class materials will be available at class.
Tips on Downloading the class materials:
- Log in to My Account (https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/)
- Select Education & Events (right sidebar)
Cancellation Policy
- Any & all cancellations are subject to an admin fee.
- No credit/refunds for cancellations made on or after 7 days prior to class.
- No credit/refunds for no-shows.
- Our cancellation policy is stated on registration portal.
Questions?
Email LisaMay.Weiss@appraisalinstitute.org or call 856.415.0281
- Course is 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day
- 14 CE hrs + 1 hour exam
- Instructor: Vince Dowling, MAI, SRA
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. (Note: Our Region will be offering all 3 courses in this series in 2025!)
Cancellation Policy
Any & all cancellations are subject to an admin fee. No credit/refunds for cancellations made on or after 7 days prior to class. No credit/refunds for no-shows. Our cancellation policy is stated on registration portal. These seminars have been approved by the NJ State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
- Sign in at 8:15 am
- Class starts at 8:30 am
- Instructor: Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS
This required 7-hour continuing education course, copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation, focuses on USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. New case studies and tools are provided to help you learn how to better navigate USPAP in order to solve problems in your daily appraisal practice, and a USPAP Reference Manual is included with the course handbook. The topic of bias and appraisal practice will be covered using Advisory Opinion 16 showing how an appraiser can comply with USPAP as it relates to fair housing laws. 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. NOTE. Appraisers must successfully complete the 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course every 2 years to meet the USPAP continuing education requirement.
Registration includes course materials (not the USPAP Manual from the Appraisal Foundation). When you register for the course the default is to download the course material. If you want hardcopy you have to select that option; there will be an extra fee. This material is required for the course, but it is not the USPAP Manual, it is the student handbook for the class. You are required to have this material in class, hardcopy or downloaded on a computer.
This seminar is on Zoom! Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive CE credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor. A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering prior to the offering start date. You will receive a separate email from the Chapter Office with log-in/access information. You do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate. If you are using your Ipad/Iphone/smartphone download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar & allow Virtual education in place of classroom education.
Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com
Cancellation Policy
Any & all cancellations are subject to an admin fee. No credit/refunds for cancellations made on or after 7 days prior to class. No credit/refunds for no-shows. Our cancellation policy is stated on registration portal. These seminars have been approved by the NJ State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
- 2025 SNJAI Registration flyer updated 12-18-2024Approved in PA
- 2 CE Hours
- Sign in at 8:15 am.
- Seminar is 8:30 am – 10:30 am
- Instructor: Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS
This program is intended to review, inform and assist Real Estate Appraisers who practice in the state of Pennsylvania about the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, Chapter 36 of the Rules & Regulations, Act 48 Penalties Imposed Against Appraisers and Recently Completed State Disciplinary Actions.
This Seminar is on ZOOM
Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive CE credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor. You will receive a separate email from the Chapter Office with log-in/access information. You do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate. If you are using your Ipad/Iphone/smartphone download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar & allow Virtual education in place of classroom education. Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamay.weiss@appraisalinstitute.org
- 2 CE Hours
- Approved in NJ
- Sign in at 10:45
- Seminar is 11:00am – 1:00pm
- Instructed by Susanne Curran, MAI, AI-GRS
NJ Appraiser Law, Regulations N.J.S.A. 45:14F-1, et seq. Real Estate Appraisers Act
Purpose: This course is required by NJ regulations every two years. Students will learn about the law itself, the regulations that pertain to the law including specific areas noted in the regulation.
13:40A-5.4 (b): All licensed and certified real estate appraisers shall be required to complete a two hour course on New Jersey law and rules governing the practice of real estate appraising.
This seminar is on Zoom! Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive CE credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor. A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering prior to the offering start date. You will receive a separate email from the Chapter Office with log-in/access information. You do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate. If you are using your Ipad/Iphone/smartphone download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar & allow Virtual education in place of classroom education.
Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com
Cancellation Policy
Any & all cancellations are subject to an admin fee. No credit/refunds for cancellations made on or after 7 days prior to class. No credit/refunds for no-shows. Our cancellation policy is stated on registration portal. These seminars have been approved by the NJ State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.