Wednesday, September 25th | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Come Catch Up with Colleagues
at the
Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute’s 2024 End of Summer Social
@ Warehouse Bar & Grille, 40 Broad Street, Boston, MA
Join fellow real estate valuation professionals at this year’s Summer Social where you can make invaluable business connections and enrich your professional development.
FREE APPETIZERS * NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
The Warehouse Bar & Grille is located at the intersection of the Financial District & Faneuil Hall and is just steps from The Rose Kennedy Greenway & Boston Aquarium. It is easily reached by public transportation and there is ample on & off street parking nearby.
We encourage those new to the profession as well as our long time Chapter Professionals to join the Chapter for this FREE event.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
We are excited to be welcoming Kevin Sears, a REALTOR® from Springfield, MA, and the 2024 president of the National Association of REALTORS® as the keynote speaker at the Expo.
Kevin has served NAR in numerous capacities, including as a President’s Liaison in 2019 and as NAR Vice President of Government Affairs in 2017.
As the chief elected officer of NAR, Kevin is responsible for providing leadership to the association and to represent NAR at industry events and before Congress.
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
NEW SEMINAR!
In this seminar, you will gain a basic understanding of the global short-term rental market plus increased awareness about the impact of STRs and the emerging methods, or best practices, required to develop credible valuations of this property type.
Login/Program Access: 8:00 am – 8:30 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 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 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.
NEW SEMINAR!
In this seminar, you will gain a basic understanding of the global short-term rental market plus increased awareness about the impact of STRs and the emerging methods, or best practices, required to develop credible valuations of this property type.
About the Women’s Initiative Network of New England
The Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter along with the Connecticut Chapter and the New Hampshire / Vermont Chapter launched the Women’s Initiative of New England.in March 2024. The purpose and objective of this network is to promote the advancement of women within the appraisal profession, particularly in New England.
If you’re interested in joining us for live meetups please contact one of the committee members for more information.
You do not have to be a member of the Appraisal Institute to participate. Please share this page with your colleagues.
For more information, please contact our WIN group committee members using the form below.
Tina O’Connell, MAI, AI-GRS, Chair (Maine)
Susan Kelly, SRA (Rhode Island)
Melanie Kosich, MAI (Massachusetts)
Jennifer O’Neill, SRA, MNAA (Connecticut)
Leitha Reilly (New Hampshire and Vermont)
The Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute cordially invites you to attend our annual holiday meeting. This year we are back in the beautiful Harborside Dining Room on the 31st floor of the Federal Reserve. With some of the best views in Boston, the Harborview Dining Room with its floor to ceiling windows, offers spectacular views of the Atlantic.
Join us for an evening of networking, cocktails, and an outstanding selection of hearty hors d’oeuvres, featuring salad, pasta, and sliders. The evening is our chance to express our gratitude to the 2024 leadership team for their outstanding contributions and to extend our warm wishes for success to the incoming 2025 leadership team.
Want to bring a guest? The add guest option can be found under Event Fees.
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)
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: 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)
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.
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)
Instructor: Jonathan H. Avery, MAI, 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.
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)