Sep
29
Tue
2020
24th Annual September Symposium @ Via Zoom
Sep 29 @ 1:00 pm – Sep 30 @ 5:00 pm

This year’s September Symposium is being presented virtually via Zoom over two days.  Sign up for either segment or for both topics at a discount!

Virtual Classroom-Live/Interactive Participation Guidelines: Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive continuing education 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 please download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Please check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. If you have a Lenovo laptop, you must have the Lenovo Vantage App installed on your computer for webcam to work.  Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar and allow Virtual education in place of classroom education during the pandemic.

Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com

 


Smart Risk Management for Appraisers

Tuesday, September 29   1 pm – 5 pm  (4 CE hrs)

PRESENTER: Peter Christensen of Christensen Law Firm

This seminar covers current liability trends affecting appraisers and dispels common myths and misunderstandings. The seminar concentrates on basic liability issues concerning lending assignments, and the best ways for appraisers to prevent claims and avoid liability. Real-world lawsuits and claims form the foundation of the course. Lessons are drawn from each case and specific suggestions for how to implement the lessons in daily appraisal work are discussed.  The primary learning objectives of the course are to provide practicing real estate appraisers with an ability to do the following:

  • Understand the key legal elements of a professional negligence claim and, based on that knowledge, identify the main liability risks in appraisal work.
  • Recognize the most common parties who file lawsuits against appraisers in relation to appraisals for lending.
  • Understand why and how the USPAP concepts of client/intended user and intended use relate to legal claims against appraisers.
  • Critically evaluate intended use and user language and develop intended use and user language that reduces liability risk.
  • Critically evaluate appraisal report forms for liability risks they may create.
  • Understand the most common problems in appraisals raised in claims.
  • How to make effective disclosures in appraisal reports.
  • Handle common liability threats and actual claims properly.
  • Understand the importance of the appraiser’s work file to liability prevention.
  • Know how the statute of limitations works for common claims against appraisers.
  • Spot and address key liability issues in new forms of appraisal work (“hybrid appraisals”).
  • Understand supervisor and trainee risk.
  • Understand how limited liability entities relate to individual professional liability.

An emphasis is placed on teaching students how to apply the lessons in their daily work.

 

Legal Issues for Non-Lending and Litigation Appraisal Assignments

Wednesday, September 30      2 pm – 5 pm  (3 CE hrs)

PRESENTER: Peter Christensen of Christensen Law Firm

Most discussion of appraiser liability focuses on lawsuits and claims relating to appraisals performed for mortgage lending. However, appraisal assignments for litigation and other non-lending purposes actually present a greater liability risk to the appraiser on a per assignment basis. This seminar addresses the specific liability risks and additional key legal issues associated with appraisals for litigation, divorce, estate, tax, conservation easements and other non-lending purposes. It also addresses liability considerations for review appraisers. Actual lawsuits against appraisers form the foundation of the seminar.

These are the kinds of questions that appraisers get answered in this seminar: Who sues appraisers serving as expert witnesses? Who sues appraisers performing appraisals for tax purposes? What’s the surest way for an appraiser to be sued for non-lending work? What’s the likelihood of being sued about a retrospective review appraisal? How does potential liability for a retrospective review compare with potential liability for a contemporaneous review? What are the statutes of limitation for claims? What special provisions should I consider putting in an engagement letter for different types of non-lending assignments?

The objectives of the seminar are to educate appraisers about:

  • The most common sources and causes of professional negligence lawsuits against appraisers in connection with non-lending appraisal assignments.
  • The unique liability risks imposed by certain non-lending work.
  • What appraisers can do to minimize liability risk for non-lending work (the emphasis is on better and clearer disclosure and using appropriate provisions in reports and engagement letters).
  • How to deal with common liability threat situations.
  • The role of professional liability insurance.

 

About Peter Christensen (Christensen Law Firm)

Mr. Christensen is the author of Risk Management for Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Firms published by the Appraisal Institute.   With respect to real estate valuation, his law practice experiences include:

  • Handling of liability threats, claims and litigation against appraisers, appraisal firms & AMCs.
  • Defense of state disciplinary complaints against appraisers and AMCs.
  • Providing legal counsel and risk management to appraisers, appraisal firms and AMCs in connection with professional liability, engagement agreements, vendor management, indemnification and employment matters.

He was previously General Counsel and Shareholder for LIA Administrators & Insurance Services. Mr. Christensen is a member of the California State Bar and Washington State Bar.

 


 

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 the registration portal. CE credits pending with NJ, PA, NY, DE & MD. (NJ Tax board credit reciprocity for appraisal credits.) For information on any additional state’s CE credit possibilities, please contact lisamayweiss@hotmail,com in advance.

Registration Fee: BOTH DAYS           $100 member/$110 non-member

CLICK HERE for a printable Symposium Flyer

CLICK HERE to register for TUESDAY ONLY

CLICK HERE to register for WEDNESDAY ONLY

September Symposium (TUESDAY ONLY) @ Via Zoom
Sep 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Virtual Classroom-Live/Interactive Participation Guidelines: Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive continuing education 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 please download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Please check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. If you have a Lenovo laptop, you must have the Lenovo Vantage App installed on your computer for webcam to work.  Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar and allow Virtual education in place of classroom education during the pandemic.

Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com

 


 

Smart Risk Management for Appraisers

Tuesday, September 29   1 pm – 5 pm  (4 CE hrs)

PRESENTER: Peter Christensen of Christensen Law Firm

This seminar covers current liability trends affecting appraisers and dispels common myths and misunderstandings. The seminar concentrates on basic liability issues concerning lending assignments, and the best ways for appraisers to prevent claims and avoid liability. Real-world lawsuits and claims form the foundation of the course. Lessons are drawn from each case and specific suggestions for how to implement the lessons in daily appraisal work are discussed.  The primary learning objectives of the course are to provide practicing real estate appraisers with an ability to do the following:

  • Understand the key legal elements of a professional negligence claim and, based on that knowledge, identify the main liability risks in appraisal work.
  • Recognize the most common parties who file lawsuits against appraisers in relation to appraisals for lending.
  • Understand why and how the USPAP concepts of client/intended user and intended use relate to legal claims against appraisers.
  • Critically evaluate intended use and user language and develop intended use and user language that reduces liability risk.
  • Critically evaluate appraisal report forms for liability risks they may create.
  • Understand the most common problems in appraisals raised in claims.
  • How to make effective disclosures in appraisal reports.
  • Handle common liability threats and actual claims properly.
  • Understand the importance of the appraiser’s work file to liability prevention.
  • Know how the statute of limitations works for common claims against appraisers.
  • Spot and address key liability issues in new forms of appraisal work (“hybrid appraisals”).
  • Understand supervisor and trainee risk.
  • Understand how limited liability entities relate to individual professional liability.

An emphasis is placed on teaching students how to apply the lessons in their daily work.

About Peter Christensen (Christensen Law Firm)

Mr. Christensen is the author of Risk Management for Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Firmspublished by the Appraisal Institute.   With respect to real estate valuation, his law practice experiences include:

  • Handling of liability threats, claims and litigation against appraisers, appraisal firms & AMCs.
  • Defense of state disciplinary complaints against appraisers and AMCs.
  • Providing legal counsel and risk management to appraisers, appraisal firms and AMCs in connection with professional liability, engagement agreements, vendor management, indemnification and employment matters.

He was previously General Counsel and Shareholder for LIA Administrators & Insurance Services. Mr. Christensen is a member of the California State Bar and Washington State Bar.

 


 

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 the registration portal. CE credits pending with NJ, PA, NY, DE & MD. (NJ Tax board credit reciprocity for appraisal credits.) For information on any additional state’s CE credit possibilities, please contact lisamayweiss@hotmail.com in advance.

Registration Fee: Tuesday only         $80 member/$90 non-member

CLICK HERE for printable Symposium Flyer

CLICK HERE to register for both Symposium dates at discounted rate

Sep
30
Wed
2020
September Symposium (WEDNESDAY ONLY) @ Via ZOOM
Sep 30 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Virtual Classroom-Live/Interactive Participation Guidelines: Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive continuing education 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 please download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Please check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. If you have a Lenovo laptop, you must have the Lenovo Vantage App installed on your computer for webcam to work.  Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar and allow Virtual education in place of classroom education during the pandemic.

Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com


Legal Issues for Non-Lending and Litigation Appraisal Assignments

Wednesday, September 30      2 pm – 5 pm  (3 CE hrs)

PRESENTER: Peter Christensen of Christensen Law Firm

Most discussion of appraiser liability focuses on lawsuits and claims relating to appraisals performed for mortgage lending. However, appraisal assignments for litigation and other non-lending purposes actually present a greater liability risk to the appraiser on a per assignment basis. This seminar addresses the specific liability risks and additional key legal issues associated with appraisals for litigation, divorce, estate, tax, conservation easements and other non-lending purposes. It also addresses liability considerations for review appraisers. Actual lawsuits against appraisers form the foundation of the seminar.

These are the kinds of questions that appraisers get answered in this seminar: Who sues appraisers serving as expert witnesses? Who sues appraisers performing appraisals for tax purposes? What’s the surest way for an appraiser to be sued for non-lending work? What’s the likelihood of being sued about a retrospective review appraisal? How does potential liability for a retrospective review compare with potential liability for a contemporaneous review? What are the statutes of limitation for claims? What special provisions should I consider putting in an engagement letter for different types of non-lending assignments?

The objectives of the seminar are to educate appraisers about:

  • The most common sources and causes of professional negligence lawsuits against appraisers in connection with non-lending appraisal assignments.
  • The unique liability risks imposed by certain non-lending work.
  • What appraisers can do to minimize liability risk for non-lending work (the emphasis is on better and clearer disclosure and using appropriate provisions in reports and engagement letters).
  • How to deal with common liability threat situations.
  • The role of professional liability insurance.

 

About Peter Christensen (Christensen Law Firm)

Mr. Christensen is the author of Risk Management for Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Firms published by the Appraisal Institute.   With respect to real estate valuation, his law practice experiences include:

  • Handling of liability threats, claims and litigation against appraisers, appraisal firms & AMCs.
  • Defense of state disciplinary complaints against appraisers and AMCs.
  • Providing legal counsel and risk management to appraisers, appraisal firms and AMCs in connection with professional liability, engagement agreements, vendor management, indemnification and employment matters.

He was previously General Counsel and Shareholder for LIA Administrators & Insurance Services. Mr. Christensen is a member of the California State Bar and Washington State Bar.

 


 

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 the registration portal. CE credits pending with NJ, PA, NY, DE & MD. (NJ Tax board credit reciprocity for appraisal credits.) For information on any additional state’s CE credit possibilities, please contact lisamayweiss@hotmail,com in advance.

Registration Fee:         $65 member/$75 non-member

CLICK HERE for printable Symposium Flyer

CLICK HERE to register for both Symposium dates at discounted rate

Oct
30
Fri
2020
Rapid Response: Market Analysis in Volatile Markets @ Via Zoom
Oct 30 @ 8:15 am – 4:30 pm

7 CE hrs

Instructor: Edward T. Molinari, SRA, AI-RRS

  • 8:15 am – 8:30 am: LOGIN & ROLL CALL
  • 8:30 am: CLASS INSTRUCTION BEGINS
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: LUNCH

This year, COVID-19 has had significant impacts on the economy. Businesses have either cut back or temporarily closed, employees have been laid off, businesses are filing for bankruptcy, employees are working remotely, commercial activities, real estate and other non-residential activities are making plans for a recession. While the housing market is still strong, that could change overnight. The market is too dynamic now to rely on monthly, quarterly, or annual sales reports to support opinions on market health. This seminar will show you how to locate contemporary data for your clients and will show you how to rapidly and accurately read and report on market changes.

SEMINAR OBJECTIVES:

  • Discover why market value appraisals should include a market analysis.
  • Learn how to quickly extract, compile, analyze, and present data so that the intended user can understand it.
  • Learn how to be consistent with all parts of the report.
  • Recognize the terms appraisers commonly use in market analysis reports.
  • Understand why market in the term “market value” is required.
  • Recognize the concepts that will help differentiate between a neighborhood and a market.
  • Identify the pros and cons of various tools used by residential appraisers for market analysis.
  • Become familiar with statistical tools to support opinions of market supply & demand; highest & best use.
  • Become familiar with local, statewide, regional & national databases that will help you analyze supply &demand.

This seminar is being presented virtually via Zoom.  Virtual Classroom-Live/Interactive Participation Guidelines: Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive continuing education 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 please download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Please check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. If you have a Lenovo laptop, you must have the Lenovo Vantage App installed on your computer for webcam to work.  Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar and allow Virtual education in place of classroom education during the pandemic.

Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com

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IMPORTANT NOTE:  When you register, either choose to download the materials or have them shipped directly to you.

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 the registration portal.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF REGISTRATION FORM

Nov
19
Thu
2020
Virtual Chapter Dinner Meeting/Seminar — Land Valuation: Tips & Trends @ via ZOOM
Nov 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

It’s not a traditional dinner meeting, but it’s the best we can do right now! So join us for some good home-grown continuing education, followed by a chapter meeting & discussion with old friends. BYOB: Bring your own buffet.


Land Valuation: Tips & Trends
Presented by Susanne M. Curran, MAI, AI-GRS, MCRP, PP

  • 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm: LOGIN & ROLL CALL
  • 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: SEMINAR (3 CE credits)
  • 5:00 pm: Chapter Meeting

Live/Interactive Participation Guidelines: Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive continuing education 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 please download the ZOOM app prior to offering.

This presentation will provide quick tips on relevant methods and data useful in supporting land analysis, assumptions and value conclusions on demand for various land uses. It will cover issues including the NJ development approval process, easement issues and public utilities. Furthermore, we will discuss prospective future values, appropriate deductions and how market and demand analyses are critical to support value conclusions.

Hour 1:

  • Part 1 Land Concepts
  • Part 2 HBU and Demand
  • 10 min. break

Hour 2:

  • Part 3 Easement Issues, utilities in NJ
  • Part 4 NJ MLUL, Zoning and TDR
  • 10 min. break

Hour 3:

  • Part 5 Valuation Methods: “As Is” vs. “Prospective Future Values”
  • Questions

All Attendees: $30

Any & all cancellations are subject to a $10 admin fee. No credit/refunds for cancellations made on or after 7 days prior to class. No credit/refunds for no-shows. CE credits pending with NJ. (NJ Tax board credit reciprocity for appraisal credits. PA reciprocity with NJ approval.)

Questions? Need help enrolling? Email: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com Call: 856.415.0281

All educational offerings with the SNJ Chapter can be found on the chapter website: www.ai-snj.org

 

Click here to download a PDF Flyer

Dec
3
Thu
2020
The Cost Approach: Unnecessary or Vital to a Healthy Practice? @ via ZOOM
Dec 3 @ 8:15 am – 4:30 pm

7 CE hrs 

Instructor: Craig Steinley, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

  • 8:15 am – 8:30 am: LOGIN & ROLL CALL
  • 8:30 am: CLASS INSTRUCTION BEGINS
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: LUNCH

How often have you have heard residential appraisers don’t need the cost approach to obtain credible assignment results? Participants in the secondary market often suggest this, and it’s even highlighted in the Fannie Mae Selling Guide that the cost approach is only required for the valuing manufactured homes. Unfortunately, not understanding the cost approach limits your ability to properly support adjustments in the sales comparison approach, understand trends in market conditions that are often driven by building costs, and recognize and quantify the forms of depreciation that can affect residential improvements. By better understanding the 8 important steps in the cost approach, you can rely on its indications whether you have little data, confusing data, or lots of data. Presentations and case studies will help you better understand the key connection between proficiency with the cost approach and your ability to support your adjustments in the sales comparison approach. This much needed seminar will show you that the cost approach truly is relevant!

SEMINAR OBJECTIVES:

  • Estimate site value.
  • Estimate cost of improvements.
  • Estimate entrepreneurial incentive.
  • Estimate total cost of improvements.
  • Estimate depreciation in the structure.
  • Estimate depreciated cost.
  • Estimate contribution of site improvements.
  • Derive indicated value of the property.

This seminar is being presented virtually via Zoom.  Virtual Classroom-Live/Interactive Participation Guidelines: Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive continuing education 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 please download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Please check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. If you have a Lenovo laptop, you must have the Lenovo Vantage App installed on your computer for webcam to work.  Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar and allow Virtual education in place of classroom education during the pandemic.

Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com

 

When you register, either choose to download the materials or have them shipped directly to you.  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 the registration portal.

Registration Fee: December 3 (7 CE hrs)   $159 member/$175 non-member

Download a Registration PDF Flyer

Jan
22
Fri
2021
7 Hr. Nat’l USPAP Update (7 CE hrs) @ via Zoom
Jan 22 @ 8:15 am – 4:15 pm

Instructor: Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

  • Check in begins at 8:15am

  • Class starts at 8:30am            

NOTE: An appraiser must successfully complete the 7-hour USPAP Update Course every two years to meet the USPAP CE requirement.

Course price does not include a copy of the current USPAP edition, which is required for course credit (2020-2021 edition).    Attendees must have their own copy of the current USPAP edition in class.  To purchase a copy, visit The Appraisal Foundation:  www.appraisalfoundation.org.


This seminar is being presented virtually via Zoom.  Virtual Classroom-Live/Interactive Participation Guidelines: Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive continuing education 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 please download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Please check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. If you have a Lenovo laptop, you must have the Lenovo Vantage App installed on your computer for webcam to work.

Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar and allow Virtual education in place of classroom education during the pandemic.  Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com

 

When you register, either choose to download the materials or have them shipped directly to you.  (There are no materials for NJ Regs.)  Make sure you have downloaded class materials PRIOR to class.  If you order (and ship) printed materials to you, make sure they arrive 1 week prior to class. Contact the national office if there are any issues at least one week before class.

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 the registration portal. 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.


Remember, these fees do not include printed materials, nor does the USPAP class include the 2020-21 edition of USPAP from the Appraisal Foundation.

Questions? Need help enrolling?  Email:  lisamayweiss@hotmail.com   Call: 856.415.0281

Click here for a PDF of our complete Winter Education Calendar.

Feb
26
Fri
2021
Appraisal of Manufactured Homes: Featuring Next-Generation Manufactured Homes @ via ZOOM
Feb 26 @ 8:15 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Edward T. Molinari, SRA, AI-RRS

7.5 CE hrs (no text/exam will be offered)     

Schedule

    • 8:15 am – 8:30 am: LOGIN & ROLL CALL
    • 8:30 am: CLASS INSTRUCTION BEGINS
    • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: LUNCH

HAVE YOU EVER APPRAISED A MANUFACTURED HOME? 

The Appraisal Institute and Freddie Mac have designed a 7.5-hour course that shows you how to appraise traditional manufactured homes as well as CHOICEHomeSM – a new type of manufactured home that has site-built features. In addition, learn how to use a new, ground-breaking tool, the Manufactured Home Quality Rating Worksheet. 

  • Identify factory-built housing including manufactured homes, Next Generation manufactured homes, modular homes, and panelized homes. 
  • Recognize the distinctive construction qualities of manufactured homes and how they differ from site-built homes. 
  • Learn how to meet the specific appraisal requirements of Freddie Mac, FHA, USDA, VA, and Fannie Mae. 
  • Understand proper data collection techniques for manufactured housing. 
  • Report accurate results of a manufactured housing appraisal on a Freddie Mac Form 70B (FNMA form 1004C). 
  • Develop the cost approach for a manufactured home and a Next Generation manufactured home using the Marshall & Swift®—CoreLogic Residential Cost Hand book. 
  • Use the sales comparison approach and apply new techniques when appraising a Next Generation manufactured home. 

EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS BY REGISTERING TODAY TO GET THE TRAINING YOU NEED TO ACCURATELY APPRAISE MANUFACTURED HOMES! 

 

Experiences

Course Materials Include:

  • Course Handbook (315 pp.)
  • Pre-Class Downloads (1.4 KB)
  • Pre-Class Assignment (1 p.)
  • Opt Out Form (2 pp.)

Important! You may want to consider ordering print materials for this seminar, or simply print all materials on your own and bring them to class. Having print copies of the materials will enhance the learning experience for this seminar.

This program is made possible through collaboration with Freddie Mac.

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.


THE OPTIONAL TEST WILL NOT BE ADMINISTERED!!!!

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM VIA ZOOM… Virtual Classroom-Live/Interactive Participation Guidelines: Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive continuing education 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 please download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Please check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. If you have a Lenovo laptop, you must have the Lenovo Vantage App installed on your computer for webcam to work. Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar and allow Virtual education in place of classroom education during the pandemic.

Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com

Click here for a PDF flyer of the complete Winter 2021 Education Calendar


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 the registration portal.

Additional Information

Make sure you have downloaded class materials PRIOR to class. If you order (and ship) printed materials to you, make sure they arrive 1 week prior to class. Contact the national office if there is any issues at least one week prior to class.

Disclaimer Information

VERIFY YOUR INDIVIDUAL STATE’S CE APPROVAL!

National Disclaimer

Virtual Education Exception

Please note that not all states have approved Virtual education, therefore, registrants MUST CHECK their individual states for approval BEFORE registering for the Program. Before registering for the Program, registrants understand and agree that continuing education credit for this program MAY NOT be available in their state on the date of the Program. The Appraisal Institute is not responsible if credit is not available for the Program in individual states. Please note: State exceptions for virtual education may expire PRIOR to the offering date.

State Credit

Please note that 100% attendance is required in order to receive any approved state credit or to be awarded AI CE points. It is imperative that you check with your state board for state approval information before completing registration.

Other Information

If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify the sponsor at least two weeks in advance for reasonable accommodations to be arranged. The Appraisal Institute reserves the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule the program and to change instructor assignments and facility locations at any time.

Mar
5
Fri
2021
NJ Appraiser Law & Regs (Mandatory Class Once A Cycle) @ via ZOOM
Mar 5 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Presented by Mary Fox, MAI

  • 8:15 AM  Sign In
  • Class runs 8:30-10:30 AM

MANDATORY CLASS FOR NJ APPRAISERS ONCE A RENEWAL CYCLE

Virtual Classroom-Live/Interactive Participation Guidelines: Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive continuing education 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 please download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Please check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. If you have a Lenovo laptop, you must have the Lenovo Vantage App installed on your computer for webcam to work.

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.

  • Provide general information about the law and regulations –
  • Provide some information about national licensing
  • Understand how NJ State Appraisal Board works
  • Explore misunderstood areas of Laws and Regulations
  • Discuss commonly found errors and issues (appraisals)
  • Provide references sources and information for licensees

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.

  • the origin and history of the Real Estate Appraisers Act
  • the Board composition
  • scope of practice
  • mixed practice conflicts of interest
  • continuing education requirements and criteria duty to cooperate
  • temporary visiting certificates, trainee and supervisor requirements
  • appraisal reporting and common deficiencies and the complaint process
  • National Licensing stats, NJ testing and complaint stats, information including germane ASB and AQB issues.

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.

Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com


Remember, these fees do not include printed materials, nor does the USPAP class include the 2020-21 edition of USPAP from the Appraisal Foundation.

Questions? Need help enrolling?  Email:  lisamayweiss@hotmail.com   Call: 856.415.0281

Click here for a PDF of our complete Winter Education Calendar.

Mar
12
Fri
2021
Business Practices & Ethics (6 CE Hours) @ via Zoom
Mar 12 @ 8:15 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Mary Fox, MAI

  • 8:15 am – 8:30 am: LOGIN & ROLL CALL
  • 8:30 am: CLASS INSTRUCTION BEGINS
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: LUNCH

 

Business Practices and Ethics is an important course that 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, the class compares behavior and actions that illustrate violations of the Code of Professional Ethics, and participants learn how referrals can be made. Participants are also introduced to the Appraisal Institute Guide Notes to the Standards of Professional Practice and use these Guide Notes to resolve everyday appraisal practice problems. At the end of the course, they 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. These are common business practice issues that appraisers encounter in various assignments, including mortgage lending, litigation, and property tax appeal. Other real-life scenarios in the course illustrate less common business practice issues such as an appraiser’s obligation when illegal or criminal behavior is observed.


 

This seminar is being presented virtually via Zoom.  Virtual Classroom-Live/Interactive Participation Guidelines: Students must have computer, webcam & microphone capability to participate & receive continuing education 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 please download the ZOOM app prior to offering. Please check your webcam privacy settings on your computer. If you have a Lenovo laptop, you must have the Lenovo Vantage App installed on your computer for webcam to work.

Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar and allow Virtual education in place of classroom education during the pandemic.  Contact the chapter with questions regarding participation guidelines: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com

 

When you register, either choose to download the materials or have them shipped directly to you. (There are no materials for NJ Regs.)  Make sure you have downloaded class materials PRIOR to class.  If you order (and ship) printed materials to you, make sure they arrive 1 week prior to class. Contact the national office if there are any issues at least one week before class.

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 the registration portal. 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.


Remember, these fees do not include printed materials, nor does the USPAP class include the 2020-21 edition of USPAP from the Appraisal Foundation.

Questions? Need help enrolling?  Email:  lisamayweiss@hotmail.com   Call: 856.415.0281

 

Click here for a PDF of our complete Winter Education Calendar.