Cost: $385 AI Price; $435 Regular Price* (Attendees are eligible for a $300 stipend (see below)
Cost includes AM AND PM breaks and a downloadable version of the required course 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 for shipping. This course is being offered through a collaboration between the MARIME Chapter and the Land Trust Alliance
The Land Trust Alliance is a national land conservation organization that represents nearly 1,000 land conservation organizations across the country and is the go-to resource for these organizations to learn the skills and acquire the knowledge to effectively conserve and steward land in perpetuity. Accurate and timely appraisals by qualified professionals are a key component of virtually all land conservation transactions—especially those utilizing federal funds and requiring Yellow Book appraisals. Across the country, the rate of conservation is limited by an acute shortage of qualified appraisers. The problem will only get worse with imminent retirements and there aren’t enough new appraisers becoming licensed to replace them. As a result, conservation projects are being delayed or set aside with some landowners unwilling to wait for land trusts to complete their valuations.
The Alliance is proud to partner with the Appraisal Institute to deliver this subsidized training on Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions. Appraisers who are interested in conducting appraisals for conservation projects are eligible for a $300 stipend that can be applied toward their registration fee. If you are interested, please email Jen Plowden (jplowden@lta.org) with a brief description of your interest in using the skills acquired during this training to further the work of land conservation.
Course Details: Click HERE for course description, state certification hours, etc.
Dates: Wednesday, November 8 – Thursday, November 9, 2023
Course Schedule:
- Registration: 8:00 am on 11/8
- Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Courtyard by Marriott,
Instructor: Vince Dowling, MAI, SRA
Continuing Education Credit:
This course is approved for 14 hours of appraiser CE credit in Massachusetts (Approval #120070), 15 hours (with exam) in Rhode Island (Approval #REA.0001812-CE) and 14 hours in ME ( Approval # 5C058). It is approved for 150 Appraisal Institute CE points; 200 with the exam.
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 700 Unicorn Park Dr, Woburn, MA,
Registration: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition: $195 AI Price / $220 Regular Price
Instructor: Jonathan H. Avery, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 7 hours (Be sure to check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Students will be required to bring their own copy of the current USPAP and the Reference/Guidance manual to class.
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.
Required materials:
- 2024-2025 Student Handbook – included in the registration fee
- Reference and Guidance Manual – included in the registration fee
- 2024 USPAP (Standards 1 – 10) – This book MUST be purchased from the Appraisal Foundation ($35 + shipping). Here is the link to the Appraisal Foundation website book store here: https://appraisalfoundation.org/imis/itemDetail?iProductCode=440&Category=PUB
Reminder: . All students will be required to display a paper or electronic copy of all required materials (3) at registration – No Exceptions.
NOTE. Appraisers must successfully complete the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course every 2 years to meet the USPAP continuing education requirement.
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1 Thurber Street, Warwick, RI
Registration: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition: $195 AI Price / $220 Regular Price
Instructor: Steven G. Elliott, SRA
Credit Hours: 7 hours (Be sure to check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Required materials:
- 2024-2025 Student Handbook – included in the registration fee
- Reference and Guidance Manual – included in the registration fee
- 2024 USPAP (Standards 1 – 10) – This book MUST be purchased from the Appraisal Foundation ($35 + shipping). Here is the link to the Appraisal Foundation website book store here: https://appraisalfoundation.org/imis/itemDetail?iProductCode=440&Category=PUB
Reminder: . All students will be required to display a paper or electronic copy of all required materials (3) at registration – No Exceptions.
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.
NOTE. Appraisers must successfully complete the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course every 2 years to meet the USPAP continuing education requirement.
This course is being offered by the IAAO who is solely responsible for its content.
There is NO APPRAISER CE CREDIT to attend this course.
Questions should be directed to the IAAO. Questions & Reservations: masschapteriaao@gmail.com OR phone 978-658-3675