Office to Multi-Family Conversion speakers at January 2026 Chapter Business meeting
Welcome!
Welcome to the Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Since its founding in 1935, the Chapter has been home to some of the profession’s leading practitioners and educators. The Chapter has over 400 valuation professionals who are committed to a higher level of competence and a rigorous code of ethics. Our mission is to be a leader in appraiser education and to foster an atmosphere of professional pride and camaraderie.
- Office to Multi-Family Conversion speakers at January 2026 Chapter Business meeting
Welcome!
Welcome to the Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Since its founding in 1935, the Chapter has been home to some of the profession’s leading practitioners and educators. The Chapter has over 400 valuation professionals who are committed to a higher level of competence and a rigorous code of ethics. Our mission is to be a leader in appraiser education and to foster an atmosphere of professional pride and camaraderie.
Looking for information about the new ANSI Standards? The Appraisal Institute has a NEW online, self-paced 4 hour program Measure It Right! – Using the ANSI-Z765-2021 Standard for Residential Properties. APPROVED IN MA, ME, NH and RI.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW DESIGNATED MEMBERS
2026
Christina Caviston, MAI
2025
Norman Anderson, SRA
Kevin Thomas Quinn, Jr. MAI
Craig R. Segien, MAI
Jerome Franklin, MAI
2024
Bryan J. Plourde, MAI
Christopher Moore, MAI
Mathew J. Santos, MAI
Andrew Van Hazinga, MA
Christopher Shuka, MAI, AI-GRS
2023
Richard W. Bernklow, MAI, SRA
Stephanie Hitchings, AI-RRS
Christopher Shuka, MAI
Bryan S. Martin, SRA
LEARN ABOUT PAREA
UPCOMING EDUCATION
May
13
Wed
2026
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $460 AI Price: $510 Full Price
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Instructor: Jonathan H. Avery, MAI, SRA
Login/Program Access: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the virtual class.
Participation Guidelines: Students must have webcam/iphone/ipad/smartphone capability to participate and 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. Participants do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate.
A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering no later than noon on September 6th via email.
Only those students who provide the photo identification and “attend” the program in its entirety will receive a certificate of completion. Once registered, students will be emailed log-in/access information.
Continuing Education: Credit Hours: 6 hours.
This course is approved for 30 AI CE points as well as six hours of CE credit by MA (Approval #120077), RI (Approval #REA-0001330-CE) and ME.
Course Materials: Price includes a downloaded version of the program material. Students that wish to have a printed copy of materials may opt to do so at an additional cost and will be responsible for paying shipping.
May
20
Wed
2026
May 20 all-day
This program is being hosted jointly between the Connecticut and the Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapters of the Appraisal Institute. Feel free to reach out to either Jackie Beachaine or Lianne Andreucci with any questions.
Location: Via Livestream Classroom
Tuition: $195 AI Price; $220 Full Price
Instructor: Joseph V. Comperchio, MAI SRA
Credit Hours: 7 hours
Enrolled students will be sent a Zoom link to join the classroom
Classroom Access: 8:00 am am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (30 minute lunch)
Many markets are reporting a housing shortage particularly in the affordable housing sector. As a result, municipalities are updating their zoning laws to allow one or more accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be added to single-unit housing. If you are an appraiser involved in residential valuation where ADUs are part of this growing trend, this seminar is for you. It provides an overview on ADUs focusing on the description, legal concerns, valuation methods, and techniques needed to value them. You’ll learn about the valuation challenges and discover how the recent changes in the secondary mortgage market selling guidelines now provide more guidance and flexibility in valuing and financing ADUs. This seminar will help you complete appraisal assignments with ADUs competently.
Jun
10
Wed
2026
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Agenda
- 9:30 am – Login/Classroom Access
- 10:00AM to Noon – Educational Offering
Registered students will receive a Zoom link to join the program.
Presentations by:
- Amy Dain, Senior Fellow – Boston Indicators
- Stephen Payson – Senior Direct of Home Ownership Lending MassHousing
- Backyard ADUs -Tim O’Reilly – Director of Preconstruction or Christopher Lee – Owner
- Claire Morehouse, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Coordinator, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC)
- Moderator – Joseph Comperchio, MAI, SRA
Description of Program: The panelist will provide updates on which communities have enacted changes to facilitate housing under both laws. Further, on the topic of ADU’s, panelist will provide an update on financing vehicles, and how builders are providing construction solutions that comply with the regulations. The speakers will give presentations and participate in a moderated panel discussion.
Continuing Education Credit: This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute and the states of MA and ME. Applications have been sent to the states of RI and NH for 2 hours of CE credit. Reach out to the Chapter office about receiving CT CE credit. No credit will be provided in other states.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Jun
10
Wed
2026
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Agenda
- 9:30 am – Login/Classroom Access
- 10:00AM to Noon – Educational Offering
Registered students will receive a Zoom link to join the program.
Presentations by:
- Amy Dain, Senior Fellow – Boston Indicators
- Stephen Payson – Senior Direct of Home Ownership Lending MassHousing
- Backyard ADUs -Tim O’Reilly – Director of Preconstruction or Christopher Lee – Owner
- Claire Morehouse, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Coordinator, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC)
- Moderator – Joseph Comperchio, MAI, SRA
Description of Program: The panelist will provide updates on which communities have enacted changes to facilitate housing under both laws. Further, on the topic of ADU’s, panelist will provide an update on financing vehicles, and how builders are providing construction solutions that comply with the regulations. The speakers will give presentations and participate in a moderated panel discussion.
Continuing Education Credit: This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute and the states of MA and ME. Applications have been sent to the states of RI and NH for 2 hours of CE credit. Reach out to the Chapter office about receiving CT CE credit. No credit will be provided in other states.
Sep
15
Tue
2026
Look for details later this year
ONLINE and SYNCHRONOUS COURSES
Jan
1
Thu
2026
Jan 1 – Dec 31 all-day
This AQB CAP approved course meets the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline from the Real Property Qualification Criteria.
This online course trains appraisers in topics related to valuation bias and fair housing laws and regulations and fulfills specifications provided by the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB). It will enable all appraisers, both residential and non-residential, to learn more about civil rights protections and best practices for report writing so they can maintain compliance with federal agency rules. The course also provides in-depth information about the civil rights complaint process. Filled with Supreme Court cases and discussion prompts, this program provides ample opportunities for participants to consider both historic and contemporary fair housing topics.
Ultimately, Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations is a comprehensive guide covering recent discourse about valuation bias and best practices related to federal fair housing laws.
Requirements
According to requirements set forth by the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB), appraisers must successfully complete a course that meets the content requirements of the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline every two calendar years.
Appraisers must complete a 7-hour course the first time they meet the AQB continuing education requirement for Valuation Bias and Fair Housing. Every two calendar years thereafter, the course length must be at least four (4) hours.
Individuals must complete an 8-hour course to meet AQB qualifying education core curriculum requirements. This course, which is required to obtain or upgrade an appraiser credential, is identical to the 7-hour version but also includes a one-hour mandatory exam. Information about the exam is included within the course.
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Learn through hands-on demos of today’s most relevant valuation tools and technology, network with hundreds of appraisers from across the country, gain insights from industry leaders shaping the future of appraisal, participate in interactive sessions, quizzes, and competitions, explore business strategies to strengthen your practice, and earn continuing education credit while advancing your expertise.
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