Calendar

• Check in at 12:45pm
• Seminar from 1-5pm   
• (CE pending w/VA State Bd; approved by the Appraisal Inst.)
• Seminar created and presented by Lamar Ellis, MAI, SRA  

This seminar covers the essentials needed to be able to perform an aerial inspection of a property. The goal isto go over Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and share best practices. We will use the Hosting party’slocal area to go over the challenges of contracting an assignment and discussing the need for havingcontingency plans. Topics for the seminar include: Becoming compliant to fly; Marketing and the Demonstration Reel; Contracting an operation; Make sure you’re ready to fly; Assessing operational risk on site; Make sure you have the data; Different delivery systems for your client.

Lamar Ellis, MAI, SRA, has been appraising real estate for over 30 years, having begun his career as a staff appraiser & construction loan inspector for a local Atlanta Savings and Loan Bank. In 1992, he began working as an independent fee appraiser for local Atlanta Banks. From 1999 – 2000, Lamar led a construction lending department in Georgia for Main Street Bank. He is a member of the Atlanta Chapter of the Appraisal Inst. and has served as the Educational Chair, Regional Representative, and on the Board of Directors. In 2014, he began to develop courses focusing on Drone Technology and Its Impact on the Appraisal Profession. He has presented in 41 States and internationally on the benefits of aerial inspections for real estate. In 2023, he earned the “Outstanding Service” Award from the Appraisal Institute for introducing Drone Technology into Real Estate Valuation.

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Separate registration is required for the dinner meeting that will follow, but please make plans to attend! Click here to learn more.

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• 5pm: Networking Hour Includes appetizers. Cash bar.
• 6pm: Dinner buffet includes delicious salad, pizza and dessert.
• Chapter meeting held during dinner
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If you have any dietary restrictions, please email lisamayweiss@hotmail.com so we can accommodate you as best we can!

Cancellation Policy
$10 cancellation fee applies; no refund after April 3.

Additional Information
There is a seminar from 1-5. Separate registration is required. Click here to learn more.

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• Check-in will start at 8am.
• One hour lunch is included.
• Seminar from 8:30am-4:30pm
• CE pending w/VA State Bd

This event is catered towards providing a local, continuing education (seven hours) opportunity for real estate apprisers, both state and AI CE.  All real estate professionals are welcome to attend. Our intention for this event is to provide networking opportunities, as well as an informative day discussing the current trends, costs, etc. of residential and commercial real estate within the Roanoke Valley.

Presenters and Topics

• Clay Taylor, CCIM, Cushman & Wakefield/Thalhimer – Multifamily
• Alexander Boone, Aboone Homes — Subdivision Costs/Development
• Jacob Quesenberry, Poe & Pronk — Industrial
• Ron Willard, The Willard Companies — Smith Mountain Lake, Residential/Commercial
• Frank Martin, Hall Associates — Office
• Ben Crew, Balzer — Site Development Costs
• Walt Derey, Pitman Construction — Residential Construction Costs
• Dan Wickham, Divaris Real Estate — Retail

Cancellation Policy

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• Check in begins at 8:15am
• Class starts at 8:30am
• Instructor: Stacy Letton, MAI, SRA

This seminar will provide you with a basic understanding of appraising affordable housing. You’ll learn about the differences between an affordable multifamily property and a conventional market rent property and discover how regulatory forces rather than the market determines income and even expenses. You’ll gain a basic understanding of how Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs work and recognize how other affordable housing programs interact with LIHTC units. By working problems, you’ll see how traditional appraisal techniques and approaches must be modified. Course objectives:

• Gain an understanding of the principal difference between affordable and market rent properties.
• Understand the basic constructs of affordable housing programs and how regulatory rather than market forces drive income levels.
• Learn how to complete meaningful rental analysis.
• Understand what expenses may be affected by the operation of an affordable housing property.
• Learn to adjust the Income, Sales Comparison, and Cost Approaches to better address the income characteristics of affordable housing.

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

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• 6 CE Hours
• Check in begins at 8:15 am
• CLASS RUNS FROM 8:30am – 3pm      
• Instructor:  Rob Duke, 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

PLEASE NOTE:

• This class is being offered both in-person and on Zoom. Once you register for live either in person or the virtual option, you cannot switch!
• For those attending in person, BYOL: Bring your own lunch.
• This location is on the lower level, so note that you will need to use the stairs.

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.

Questions? 

Email: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com   Call: 856.415.0281

• 6 CE Hours
• Check in begins at 8:15 am
• CLASS RUNS FROM 8:30am – 3pm      
• Instructor:  Rob Duke, 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

PLEASE NOTE:

• This class is being offered both in-person and on Zoom. Once you register for live either in person or the virtual option, you cannot switch!

• 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.

Questions? 

Email: lisamayweiss@hotmail.com   Call: 856.415.0281

•  Strike Up the FUN!  ApPINitizer Event at the Lanes!
• Enjoy 2 hours of bowling (including shoes), bottomless soft drinks, and a variety of appetizers! Cash Bar
• Check in starts at 3 pm in the Uptown Alley banquet room.  
• The Q3 chapter meeting will be held at 3:30 pm
• Appetizers & bowling start at 4 pm.

There is no CE for this event – it’s just a great time with new and old friend!

Complimentary registrations are available for potential members. Email LisaMay.Weiss@appraisalinstitute.org for more on this opportunity! Members can add up to 2 guests for free when they register.

Questions?

Email: LisaMay.Weiss@appraisalinstitute.org 

Call: 856.415.0281

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The Virginia Commonwealth Chapter Of The 
Appraisal Institute Invites You To Attend The 
Most Festive & Informative Gathering Of The Year!

Register Here

• 6 — 7 pm: Cocktail Hour (includes 1 drink ticket per person; cash bar thereafter)
• 7 – 8 pm: Dinner
• 8 – 8:45 pm: Presentation of chapter awards
• Keynote Speakers & Installation of Officers and Directors President:
  • Greg Mackey, MAI, AI-GRS
  • Vice President: Michael Knight, MAI
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Nicole Allen, MAI, AI-GRS
  • Past President: Lynn Kelsey, MAI, AI-GRS
  • Directors: Matthew Ball, MAI; Luke Higginbotham; Oluchukwu Elvis Odika, MAI; Todd Ohlerich, MAI; Harry Peery; Eric West, MAI

State of the Appraisal Institute

Presented by Sandy Adomatis, SRA, 2024 President of the Appraisal Institute

Dinner reservations need to be submitted by December 8th

As a member benefit, dinner is FREE for our members & one guest. Additional guests are $80. If you have more than one guest, contact Lisa to arrange payment.

Hotel Reservations

Our room block is open until November 15. A dedicated website is available for you to book a hotel room online for Thursday night (after the event.) Reservations can be made at this web address: https://book.passkey.com/e/50864805

Questions or Need help enrolling?

Email: LisaMay.Weiss@appraisalinstitute.org Call: 856.415.0281

Register for Annual Installation Dinner

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Continuing Education Topic:

A Panel Discussion:  Professional Views of the Current Real Estate Environment

Our moderator and panelist will be discussing various topics dealing with local residential and commercial markets as well as the developer’s role today and in the future.

• Social time starts at 5 pm.
• Dinner seating is at 6 pm.
• Moderator:  Mark C. Boykin, MAI, SRA, President, Boykin Realty Services, LLC
• Panelists:
  • Dave McCormack, Founder, Waukeshaw Real Estate Development Company
  • Scott Schelor, Loan Officer, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
  • Matt Hamilton, Senior Vice President, CBRE
  • Ron Evans & Stephanie Evans, Realtors, Long & Foster Real Estate

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• Check in begins at 8:15am
• Class starts at 8:30am
• Instructor: Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS 

REGISTER HERE

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 & guidebook for the class. You are required to have this material in class, hardcopy or downloaded on a computer. 

FOR ZOOM OFFERINGS: 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. Contact LisaMay.Weiss@appraisalinstitute.org with questions. 

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. Printed materials for the USPAP offering are not included and must be purchased when registering at an additional fee; the download is included in your registration. 

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