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Tuition:  $190 AI Price; $215 Full Price*

*The Appraisal Institute provides the following materials in the course tuition.

• 2022-2023 7-Hour National USPAP Update Student Manual
• 2022 USPAP Reference Manual

Students are required to bring a copy of the current version of USPAP (2020 – 2021) which can be bought from the Appraisal Foundation.

Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the virtual class.

Credit Hours: 7 hours.

The Chapter has verified that MA, RI & ME have approved virtual education.  For other states, students are strongly encouraged to contact the state licensing agencies directly.

*Tuition DOES NOT include a copy of 2020 – 2021 UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE which is required for credit.  Order a copy here: http://www.appraisalfoundation.org/TAF/Store/TAF/Products.aspx

The instructor will verify you have a copy of USPAP at the beginning of the class.

Login/Program Access: 8:30 am – 9:00 am EST
Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00  pm EST

Instructor:  Randall Bell, PhD, MAI or Michael Tachovsky, PhD

Enrolled students will receive a unique link to join the virtual class

Complex Valuation is a new course developed to give appraisers the skills to value both detrimental and beneficial conditions. The field of “complex valuation” involves the real estate characteristics that are “atypical.” (Federal Regulations Part 34.42.).

Many, if not most, valuation assignments involve a straightforward application of the cost, income and sales comparison approaches to value. However, frequently complex issues arise that involve either beneficial or detrimental conditions that can influence the value of real estate. For example, beneficial conditions might result in an increase in value, such as discovering minerals or oil on grazing land. Detrimental conditions could result in a diminution in value, such as natural disasters or environmental contamination.

As real estate appraisers, understanding these complexities helps in developing a credible opinion of value in these types of assignments. Although many complex issues are addressed throughout appraisal literature and coursework, they are not presented as a single framework. The purpose of the Complex Valuation course is to provide real estate appraisers with a comprehensive understanding of the topic and focus on these various property conditions and the valuation methodologies to address them. Instructors present with a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation.

CE Credit:

Credit Hours: 7 hours (35 AI Points) .  This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute, MA, ME and RI. Applications have been submitted to MA and ME.  There will be no credit for 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.

Livestream Classroom Guidelines:

• Students must have a computer, webcam and microphone capabilities to participate and receive continuing education credit.
• The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able to interact with the instructor.
•  A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter Office as verification after you have registered and prior to the start date.
•  You will receive a separate email from the chapter office with log-in access information.
• You do not need to have a paid Zoom account. We do recommend that if you have not previously Zoomed, you go to https://zoom.us/ to download their app, and test your camera and audio connections.

 This class is full.  If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, please email the Chapter office

at office@ma-ri-me-appraisalinstitute.org

This course is being offered a a discounted price through a collaboration with the 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.

Cost:  $100.00.  (Cost includes AM & PM breaks and a downloadable version of the required course materials).  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)

Location:  Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick, One Thurber Street, Warwick, RI
Tuition:  $195 AI Price; $220 Full Price (after 6/13 add $25)
Instructor:  Joseph V.  Comperchio, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 7 hours and 35 AI Points

Registration:  8:30 am

Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the virtual class.

Credit Hours: 7 hours.

The Chapter has verified that MA, RI & ME have approved virtual education.  For other states, students are strongly encouraged to contact the state licensing agencies directly.

*Tuition DOES NOT include a copy of 2020 – 2021 UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE which is required for credit.  Order a copy here: http://www.appraisalfoundation.org/TAF/Store/TAF/Products.aspx

The instructor will verify you have a copy of USPAP at the beginning of the class.

Location:
This course will be held via live interactive classroom technology. See below for important participation requirements.

State Credit:
A course may NOT be approved in every state for every delivery format. For example, some states do NOT allow any virtual education. When registering for any Appraisal Institute course, all participants will be required to check state approvals based on delivery format. For more information, see our state approvals page.

Class Schedule:
Class begins each day at 10:00AM Central time (8:00AM Pacific, 9:00AM Mountain, 11:00AM Eastern). Each class runs for three hours and forty-five minutes (3.75) each day with at least two breaks during that time. The course runs for eight (8) half-days.

Times shown are U.S. Central (Chicago) time.

Day 1: Tuesday, September 5, 10:00 am – 1:45 pm
Day 2: Wednesday, September 6, 10:00 am – 1:45 pm
Day 3: Thursday, September 7, 10:00 am – 1:45 pm
Day 4: Friday, September 8, 10:00 am – 1:45 pm
(No class on Saturday, Sunday or Monday)
Day 5: Tuesday, September 12, 10:00 am – 1:45 pm
Day 6: Wednesday, September 13, 10:00 am – 1:45 pm
Day 7: Thursday, September 14, 10:00 am – 1:45 pm
Day 8: Friday, September 15, 10:00 am – 1:45 pm

AI National Synchronous Participation Requirements:
• You must have a computer, webcam, and microphone capability to participate and receive continuing or qualifying education credit where approved. It is your responsibility to have the required equipment to participate and receive credit. Visit the System Requirements for Attendees and Share Webcam pages for help.
• The instructor must be able to interact with all students. Instructors and administrators will direct questions to each student in the morning and afternoon to which students must respond. Students must be in a location that allows for their full attention and interaction at all times.
• Attendance will be monitored throughout the day through webcams and polling. You must turn on your webcam during roll call at the beginning of class so that the instructor can verify your photo identification. Students with licenses in Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina, South Dakota or New York must keep their webcams on at all times.

Location:  Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown, Freeport, ME
Tuition:  $195 AI Price; $220 Full Price (after 8/29, add $25)
Instructor:  Joseph V.  Comperchio, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 7 hours and 35 AI Points

Registration:  8:30 am

Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

• This program is being held through a collaboration with the Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter and the New Hampshire / Vermont Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Price includes all program materials and lunch.  
• Attendees will be eligible for a discount on a future CoreLogic product.

About the Program – This course will teach what the cost approach is and how to best utilize it to determine the replacement cost of residential buildings and other improvements in the USA and Canada. Students will learn how to arrive at an accurate and reliable cost approach provides a complete, authoritative appraisal guide for developing replacement costs along with depreciated values of a wide variety of residential buildings and other improvements. It contains indexes of building costs as well as a great deal of useful miscellaneous information for anyone interested in cost and value.

This course provides a thorough understanding of the Square Foot Method, including identifying comparable building types, refining and adjusting the base cost, applying depreciation principles and modifying the final cost for localization. The first half of the class will demonstrate how to effectively use the physical Residential Cost Handbook, while the latter half will focus on using the online SwiftEstimator.

CE Credit: Credit Hours: 7 hours (35 AI Points) .  This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute for 35 AI points and for 7 hours of CE credit by NH and VT. Applications have been submitted to MA, ME, and RI.   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.

• This program is being held through a collaboration with the Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter and the New Hampshire / Vermont Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
• Price includes all program materials and lunch.  
• Attendees will be eligible for a discount on a future CoreLogic product.

Date: Friday, November 3rd

Location: Sheraton Nashua | 11 Tara Boulevard | Nashua, NH

Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Registration starts at 8:00 am

About the Program – This course will teach what the cost approach is and how to best utilize it to determine the replacement cost of commercial buildings and other improvements in the USA and Canada. Students will learn how to arrive at an accurate and reliable cost approach.

The Commercial Cost Handbook provides a complete, authoritative appraisal guide for developing replacement costs along with depreciated values of a wide variety of commercial buildings and other improvements. It contains indexes of building costs as well as a great deal of useful miscellaneous information for anyone interested in cost and value.

The first half of the class will demonstrate how to effectively use the physical Commercial Cost Handbook, while the latter half will focus on using the online SwiftEstimator.

CE Credit – Credit Hours: 7 hours (35 AI Points) .  This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute for 35 AI points and for 7 hours of CE credit by NH and VT. Applications have been submitted to MA, ME, and RI.   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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

Directions can be found here

Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available.  Learn more here.

Thank you to Program Sponsors:

as of 4-8-24

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.

Directions can be found here.

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.

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:  Amanda Aaron, MAI

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.

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.

Purchase a single game ticket here

Purchase Group/Family 4 pack here

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:  Greater Boston Association of Realtors, 68 Main Street, Reading, MA
Tuition:  $195 AI Price; $220 Full Price (after 10/22 add $25)
Instructor:  Joseph Comperchio, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 7 hours and 35 AI Points

Registration:  8:30 am

Classroom Hours: 8:45 am – 4:30 pm

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 November 12th  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.

Location:   Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition:     $509 AI Price; $559 Full Price (after 1/29, add $50)
Instructor:  Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)

Location: Via Livestream

Registration: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 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)

Location:   Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road Braintree, MA   
Tuition:     $450 AI Price; $449 Full Price  
Instructor:Steven Elliott, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval) 

Classroom Dates are March 7, 8, 14, 15, 2025

Location:   Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition:     $509 AI Price; $559 Full Price (after 3/5, add $50)
Instructor:  Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)

Location:  Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition:     $299 AI Price; $349 Full Price 

Instructor: Steven Elliott, SRA

Credit Hours: 15 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)

Price does NOT include the most recent version of USPAP which is required and MUST be purchased from the Appraisal Foundation. To purchase a print or electronic copy of the publication, please visit The Appraisal Foundation.

Location:   Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition:     $450 AI Price; $499 Full Price  
Instructor:  Joseph Comperchio, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)

Classroom Dates are May April 18, 19, 25, 26, 2025

Location:   Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition:     $559 AI Price; $609 Full Price (after 4/23, add $50)
Instructor:  Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)

Location:   Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA

Tuition:     $410 AI Price; $460 Regular Price (after 5/28, add $50)

Instructor:  Vince Dowling, MAI, SRA

Credit Hours: 14 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)

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:

1. 2024-2025 Student Handbook – included in the registration fee
2. Reference and Guidance Manual – included in the registration fee
3. 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.

Location:   Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition:     $559 AI Price; $609 Full Price (after 9/3, add $50)
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 17, 2025

Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Location:   Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition:     Tuition:     $559 AI Price; $609 Full Price (after 10/1, add $50)
Instructor:  Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)

Location:   Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA

Registration: 8:00 am on November 12, 2025

Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Registration Fee: $559 AI Price; $609 Full Price (after 10/29, add $50)