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 300 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.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW DESIGNATED MEMBERS
2026
Adam Fish, MAI
Christina Caviston, MAI
2025
Norman Anderson, SRA
Kevin Thomas Quinn, Jr. MAI
Craig R. Segien, MAI
Jerome Franklin, MAI
UPCOMING EDUCATION
Sep
23
Wed
2026
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $460 AI Price; $510 Regular Price
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Check-in: : 8:00 am on September 23, 2025
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sep
30
Wed
2026
Sep 30 all-day
Instructor: Jonathan H. Avery, MAI, SRA
Login/Program Access: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the LIVESTREAM class.
Credit Hours: 7 hours
CE Credit: One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. Credit and a course completion certificate can only be issued by attending 100% of the course. Please plan accordingly and be on time as late arrival or leaving early could jeopardize your receiving a certificate of attendance.
Course materials: This course has three required materials that MUST be purchased from the Appraisal Foundation. No materials will be provided by the Appraisal Institute.
1).2026-27 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course Student Manual – Print or Digital $35.00.
2).2026 Guidance and Reference Manual (GRM) – Print or Digital $75.00
3) 2024 USPAP Publication: This book contains the updated standard. Print or Digital $35.00.
The 2024 USPAP publication is the most recent available. If you already have access to it, you do not need to purchase it for this cycle. The instructor is mandated to make sure all students have a copy of the current version of USPAP in order to receive credit for the class.
Oct
9
Fri
2026
Oct 9 @ 8:15 am – 4:30 pm
YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR IN-PERSON DELIVERY OF THIS PROGRAM
Greater Boston Association of Realtors, 68 Main St, Reading, MA
Check-in starts 8:15 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm EST
Instructor: Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
Cost: $175 AI Price; $200 Regular Price (includes electronic materials and AM coffee)
Enrolled students will receive a link to join the class prior to the start date.
This course, developed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, offers an in-depth exploration of the new dynamic Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) applicable to all residential property types. Students will learn the requirements of the new URAR, which is designed to support more thorough appraisal analysis and reporting, ensuring they are well-equipped to adopt and implement these advancements in their professional practice. By the end of this course, students will gain a deep understanding of the dynamic URAR and expectations for completing the report.
CE Credit: One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. Credit and a course completion certificate can only be issued by attending 100% of the course. Please plan accordingly and be on time as late arrival or leaving early could jeopardize your receiving a certificate of attendance.
Oct 9 @ 8:15 am – 4:30 pm
YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR LIVESTREAM DELIVERY OF THIS PROGRAM
Log-in/Classroom Access: 8:10 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm EST
Instructor: Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
Cost: $175 AI Price; $200 Regular Price (includes electronic materials and AM coffee)
Enrolled students will receive a link to join the class prior to the start date.
This course, developed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, offers an in-depth exploration of the new dynamic Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) applicable to all residential property types. Students will learn the requirements of the new URAR, which is designed to support more thorough appraisal analysis and reporting, ensuring they are well-equipped to adopt and implement these advancements in their professional practice. By the end of this course, students will gain a deep understanding of the dynamic URAR and expectations for completing the report.
CE Credit: One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. Credit and a course completion certificate can only be issued by attending 100% of the course. Please plan accordingly and be on time as late arrival or leaving early could jeopardize your receiving a certificate of attendance.
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.
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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Oct
19
Mon
2026
Register today for the 2026 New England Appraisers Expo
A Live-Streaming EventClick the buttons below to see the agendas for the 7-hour Expos
or
Click here to see the complete three-day agenda and register for the 10-hour bundle* with one-click!
A Live-Streaming EventClick the buttons below to see the agendas for the 7-hour Expos
or
Click here to see the complete three-day agenda and register for the 10-hour bundle* with one-click!
General & Commercial (Live-Streaming) Expo Sessions — October 19 and 26, 2026
General & Residential (Live-Streaming) Expo Sessions — October 19 and 21, 2026
Early Bird Prices for the 7-hour General plus the Commercial or Residential Programs
$195 — MBREA and MA/RI/ME Chapter AI members*
$225 — Non-members
Early Bird Prices for 10-Hour Bundle*
$260 — MBREA and MA/RI/ME Chapter AI members*
$290 — Non-members
*The 10-Hour bundle includes the General, Commercial, and Residential Sessions
Early bird pricing ends October 5, 2026 and prices increase by $30
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Refund Policy: A full refund, less a $25 administrative fee, will be given if your cancellation notice is received on or before October 12, 2026. No refunds for cancellations received after October 13, 2026.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the New England Appraisers Expo constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities by the New England Appraisers Expo, the MBREA and the MA-RI-ME Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
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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