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The MARIME Chapter cordially invites you to attend our annual holiday meeting at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Boston. Join us for an evening of networking, cocktails, and an outstanding selection of hearty hors d’oeuvres, featuring salad, pasta, risotto, and sliders. The evening is our chance to express our gratitude to the 2023 leadership team for their outstanding contributions and to extend our warm wishes for success to the incoming 2024 leadership team.
Schedule
- 5:30 pm – Cocktail Reception / Passed hor’s oeuvres
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Reception Stations
- The Installation of 2024 Officers Directors and Regional Reps will start at 7:30 pm
Parking Options
Self Parking – Parking in the Underground Garage at 21 Liberty Drive is available after 5:00 pm nightly for $22 per car.
Valet Parking – Valet parking is available for $27 per car starting at 5:00 p.m.
Public Parking – Additional public parking is available in the area. View additional parking options.
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.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown, Freeport, ME
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.
| Thursday, January 25, 2024
Place: Connelly Center @ the Federal Reserve Boston, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA Schedule of Events:
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Location: Courtyard By Marriott, 700 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA
Tuition: $559 AI Price; $609 Full Price (after 2/7, add $50)
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
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
Attend this program to stay on top of current events impacting commercial real estate and network with a broad cross section of CRE professionals.
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Location: Hilton Boston Dedham, 25 Allied Drive, Dedham, MA
Schedule of Events:
- 7:45 am – 8:15 am Check-in / Continental Breakfast
- 8:15 am – noon – CE Program / Economic, Government and Real Estate Trends overview
- 12:00 pm – Lunch: 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm – CE Program – Real Estate Tax Trends and Valuation, Real Estate Tax Agreements and Surcharges
- 5:00 pm – Networking/Cocktail Reception
Registration Fee: $220
See attached speakers and topics
About the Program:
This program is intended to make attendees aware of current economic and real estate trends, expand their knowledge of real estate tax issues, and provide the opportunity to network with colleagues.
The program starts with Massachusetts economic and budget projections followed by Greater Boston life science, office, and retail market overviews. The morning will also include the discussion of real estate trends involving the growing single-family rental housing industry and the status of construction material and labor costs. Following the afternoon luncheon, the program will focus on the adverse impact of rising mortgage interest rates on property values, real estate tax assessments, and municipal budgets. The afternoon program will also explain TIF agreements, CPA charges, and BID districts. The event will finally conclude with a networking cocktail reception.
Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available. Learn more here.
Thank you to Program Sponsors:
as of 4-8-24
Location: Courtyard By Marriott, 700 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA
Tuition: $559 AI Price; $609 Full Price (after 5/1, add $50)
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Location: Radisson Hotel Providence Airport, 2081 Post Road, Warwick, RI
Registration: 8:30 am
Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Mark R. Linne, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS
Cost: $195 AI Price; $220 Regular Price (After 4/23, add $25) – includes an electronic version of materials and AM break.
About the Program:
This NEW seminar introduces both residential and commercial appraisers to artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in the appraisal industry. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the history of AI, its building blocks, and the reasons why AI is becoming increasingly essential in data analysis. It also dives into the concept of generative AI and its potential benefits for appraisers. Through examples and case studies, you’ll develop a working knowledge of tools such as ChatGPT, a cutting-edge generative AI model.
Course Attendance: 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/Breaks: A downloaded copy of materials and AM breaks are included in tuition. Printed materials are available at additional cost and shipping.
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.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown, 5 Park Street, Freeport, ME
Registration: 8:30 am
Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Mark R. Linne, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS
Cost: $195 AI Price; $220 Regular Price (After 4/25, add $25) – includes an electronic version of materials and AM break.
About the Program:
This NEW seminar introduces both residential and commercial appraisers to artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in the appraisal industry. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the history of AI, its building blocks, and the reasons why AI is becoming increasingly essential in data analysis. It also dives into the concept of generative AI and its potential benefits for appraisers. Through examples and case studies, you’ll develop a working knowledge of tools such as ChatGPT, a cutting-edge generative AI model.
Course Attendance: 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/Breaks: A downloaded copy of materials and AM breaks are included in tuition. Printed materials are available at additional cost and shipping.
Directions can be found here.
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.
Location: Greater Boston Association of Realtors Training Center, 68 Main Street, Reading, MA
Tuition: $475 AI Price; $525 Regular Price (after 5/15, add $50)
Instructor: Vince Dowling, MAI, SRA
The course delves more deeply into inverse condemnation, an exciting niche market with increasing demand for appraisers. One of three courses in the Litigation Professional Development Program, this course offers hands-on applications giving you the opportunity to solve problems and put theory into practice. Specialized topics covered include environmental contamination, ad valorem tax assessments, construction defects, bankruptcies, fraud and misrepresentation, income and estate tax disputes, inverse condemnation, contract disputes and equitable distribution in divorces cases. Through problem-solving activities, you’ll apply new concepts and address how to best handle valuation and reporting issues in a professional legal setting. You’ll gain an understanding of the terminology and concepts involved in litigation valuation services in specialty areas and will learn about the many opportunities available for expanding their practices in litigation valuation.
This course is in the Litigation Professional Development Program. View this list of FAQs, which includes information regarding the courses you’ll need to complete the program successfully.
Instructor: Steven G. Elliott, SRA
Login/Program Access: 8:00 am – 8:30 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.
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.
The Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is proud to announce the launch of its version of the Appraisal Institute’s Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) – The purpose and objective of this newly formed network is to promote the advancement of women within the appraisal profession, particularly in our chapter.
For more information, please contact:
Tina O’Connell, MAI, AI-GRS, Chair
Susan Kelly, SRA
Melanie Kosich, MAI
Please share this invitation with your colleagues.
Instructor: Amanda Aaron, MAI
Login/Program Access: 8:30 am – 9:00 am EST
Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST
Lunch: 30 minutes
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the virtual class.
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.
Important Download: Some files are large and take time to download. Right-click on each download component and select “save target as” from the drop-down menu. Then select a location on your computer. DO NOT attempt to access the file while it is downloading. Some files are large and take time to download properly.
Attendance Requirements:
- Attendance will be monitored throughout the day and two Zoom polls will be taken.
- Students are required to provide a copy of their driver’s license which must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering. Only those students who provide the photo identification and “attend” the program in its entirety will receive a certificate of completion.
- Students are required to be visible on the Zoom platform during the entire class – 100% attendance policy applies
- Instructors will direct questions to students.
Location: Greater Boston Association of Realtors Training Center, 68 Main Street, Reading, MA
Tuition: $410 AI Price; $460 Regular Price (after 5/29, add $50)
Instructor: Vince Dowling, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 14 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
The current multifamily CRE market continues to be an attractive investment option as supply side housing problems and increased borrowing cost for home buyers are placing upward pressure on demand. The enactment of the MBTA Communities Act in January 2021 which requires 177 Cities and Towns to establish “at least 1 district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted as of right.” Where possible, the district must be within a half mile from public transportation (commuter rail, bus station, ferry terminal or subway) seeks bring more dense housing options to these communities. Topics will focus on economic and real property implications of the MBTA Communities Act, as well as current status of the multifamily market in the region. Participants will learn about the challenges facing the communities, developers, and investors which all impact appraisal analysis and conclusions. The four speakers will give presentations and participate in a moderated panel discussion.
Four speakers will give presentations and participate in a moderated panel discussion.
- Jamie Helen, MPA; Town Administrator at Town of Franklin, MA
- Kendin Carr, Vice President Colliers
- Ellen Marya, Research Manager at Massachusetts Housing Partnership
- Geoff Lewis, The Michaels Organization
Schedule of Events
- 12:00 pm – Check-in, lunch & Q2 2024 Chapter Business Meeting*
- 12:30 pm – Two Hour CE program,Multifamily Market and the Impact of the MBTA Communities Act
*The Election of 2025 Officers, Directors, and Regional Representatives will take place at this meeting.
Save the Date! The Chapter has reserved tickets for Saturday, August 10th at Hadlock Field in Portland ME for a Portland Sea Dogs game in the the Park Avenue Plaza, which is conveniently located on the first base side of the ballpark. Ticket price will include exclusive access to the area where you’ll enjoy a ballpark picnic and move to box seats (section 202) in the stadium for the game.
Look for details in the coming weeks
Location: Courtyard By Marriott, 700 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA
Tuition: $1050 AI Price; $1,400 Full Price
Instructor: Rick L. Carlile, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 38 hours – including 3 hour exam (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Location: Courtyard By Marriott, 700 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA
Tuition: $610 AI Price; $660 Full Price (after 9/4, add $50)
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Location: Courtyard By Marriott, 700 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA
Registration: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Via Livestream Classroom
Instructor: Attorney Peter Christensen
Login / Program Access: 8:30 am
Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – noon
Registered students will be sent a link to access the class
Attorney Peter Christensen will offer 15 takeaways and lessons from legal situations and cases involving appraisers. What can appraisers learn from their colleagues’ legal misfortunes?
Here are some of the takeaways offered:
- How does USPAP relate to a professional negligence claim?
- What’s the most important language in an appraisal report – in relation to an appraiser’s potential liability?
- What legal problems have copying and pasting information from Wikipedia into appraisal reports caused appraisers?
- How does the Gramm Leach Bliley Act really apply to appraisers?
Peter Christensen is an attorney whose practice is focused on legal and regulatory issues concerning real estate valuation. He is the author of Risk Management for Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Firms, published by the Appraisal Institute in 2019.
CE Credit – Credit Hours: 3 hours (XX AI Points) . This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute . Applications have been submitted to MA, ME, and RI for three hours of appraiser CE credit.. There will be no credit provided in other states.
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.
Location: Courtyard By Marriott, 700 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA
Tuition: Tuition: $610 AI Price; $660 Full Price (after 10/2, add $50)
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Location: Courtyard By Marriott, 700 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA
Registration: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Fee: $610 AI Price; $660 Full Price (after 10/30, add $50)
Course Attendance: 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/Breaks: A downloaded copy of materials and AM breaks are included in tuition. Printed materials are available at additional cost and shipping.
Overnight Accommodations: We now have a discounted rate for students attending AI programs who wish to book overnight accommodations. Visit the hotel website at www.marriott.com/boscw . Under the tab for special rates, click corporate code. Rate code is Y8I for an 11% discount off the retail room rate. You can also call the hotel’s front desk and mention the code.