Oct
28
Mon
2024
Impact of Short-term Rentals (on Real Property Valuation) @ Greater Boston Association of Realtors Training Center
Oct 28 all-day

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! 

Short-term residential rentals (STRs) play an increasing role in the global sharing economy. It’s important that appraisers, lenders, and underwriters become familiar with the nuances of valuing these properties.

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. 

 
The seminar provides an overview and brief history of the short-term rental industry, information on aspects of value, FF&E, capitalization rates, going-concern value, motivations of property owners, and proper methods of research. Case study examples demonstrate how to value single-unit, multi-unit, and mixed-use properties that include an STR component.
Nov
14
Thu
2024
Impact of Short-term Rentals (on Real Property Valuation) @ Via Livestream Classroom
Nov 14 all-day

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! 

Short-term residential rentals (STRs) play an increasing role in the global sharing economy. It’s important that appraisers, lenders, and underwriters become familiar with the nuances of valuing these properties.

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. 

 
The seminar provides an overview and brief history of the short-term rental industry, information on aspects of value, FF&E, capitalization rates, going-concern value, motivations of property owners, and proper methods of research. Case study examples demonstrate how to value single-unit, multi-unit, and mixed-use properties that include an STR component.
 
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.
Dec
4
Wed
2024
Holiday Meeting /Dinner and Installation of 2025 Officers Directors and Regional Reps @ Harborview Dining Room @ the Federal Reserve Boston
Dec 4 @ 5:30 pm

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.

Dec
16
Mon
2024
Rhode Island Holiday Luncheon @ Old Canteen Italian Restaurant
Dec 16 @ 12:00 pm

The Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is holding a Holiday Luncheon in Providence, RI. Join fellow appraisers for networking and holiday cheer!

When: Monday, December 16th, 2024 @ 12:30 pm

Where: Old Canteen Italian Restaurant
120 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI

RSVP no later than Friday, December 13th

All Are Welcome to Attend!

Dec
18
Wed
2024
NEW DATE – Maine Holiday Networking Event @ Maine Beer Company
Dec 18 @ 4:30 pm
Jan
9
Thu
2025
Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) Meeting @ Via Zoom
Jan 9 @ 4:30 pm

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.

For more information, please contact:
Tina O’Connell, MAI, AI-GRS, Chair (Maine)
Susan Kelly, SRA (Rhode Island)
Melanie Kosich, MAI – (Massachusetts)
Jennifer O’Neill, SRA (Connecticut)
Leitha Reilly (New Hampshire)

You do not have to be a member of the Appraisal Institute to participate.

Please share this invitation with your colleagues.

Jan
29
Wed
2025
Q1 2025 Chapter Business Meeting and Economic Outlook and Real Estate Trends 2025 @ Connelly Center @ the Federal Reserve Boston
Jan 29 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

When: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Where: Connelly Center @ the Federal Reserve Boston, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA

  • Schedule of Events:
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm / Luncheon Served  / Q1 2025 Chapter Business Meeting
  • 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm / Two Hour CE Program

Change is a constant and, at this moment, change is occurring quickly in our real estate markets.  Join us for our annual economic forum where we have teamed with an all-star panel to discuss the Greater Boston and New England real estate market.  The program will include presentations regarding trends in the downtown office market, the suburban office, industrial, and warehouse markets, and an overview of current economic trends affecting these markets.    In addition to these valuable presentations, this is a great networking event.   Meet new people, see old friends.  See you there.

Panelists:

  • David Stubblebine, President – The Stubblebine Company
  • Jay Driscoll, Principal – Avison Young
  • Elizabeth Berthelette, CRE, Head of Northeast Research & National Life Science Research – Newmark

Continuing Education Credit: This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute for 2 hours (10 AI points) and applications have been submitted to the  states of MA, ME, NH, RI and VT.for two hours of state of CE credit.

 

Feb
12
Wed
2025
General Appraiser Income Approach Part 1 @ Hyatt Place
Feb 12 – Feb 15 all-day

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)

Feb
19
Wed
2025
Top 15 Takeaways from Your Colleagues’ Legal Misfortunes @ Via Livestream Classroom
Feb 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Price: $99 AI Price; $135 Full Price

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 (15 AI Points) .  This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute and the states of MA, ME, and RI for three  .  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.

 

Feb
21
Fri
2025
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course @ Via Livestream Classroom
Feb 21 all-day

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:

  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.

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.

 

Mar
7
Fri
2025
Basic Appraisal Principles @ Hyatt Place
Mar 7 – Mar 15 all-day

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

Mar
19
Wed
2025
General Appraiser Income Approach Part 2 @ Hyatt Place
Mar 19 – Mar 22 all-day

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)

Apr
4
Fri
2025
15 Hour National USPAP Course @ Hyatt Place
Apr 4 – Apr 5 all-day

 

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.

Apr
18
Fri
2025
Basic Appraisal Procedures @ Hyatt Place Braintree
Apr 18 – Apr 26 all-day

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

May
7
Wed
2025
General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies @ Hyatt Place
May 7 – May 10 all-day

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)

May
14
Wed
2025
Business Practices and Ethics @ via Livestream Classroom
May 14 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

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.

Jun
11
Wed
2025
Real Estate Finance Statistics and Valuation Modeling @ Hyatt Place
Jun 11 – Jun 12 all-day

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)

Jun
18
Wed
2025
2024 / 2025 7 Hour National USPAP Update Course @ Via Live / Synchonous Classroom
Jun 18 all-day

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:

  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.

Sep
17
Wed
2025
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach @ Hyatt Place
Sep 17 – Sep 20 all-day

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

Oct
15
Wed
2025
General Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach @ Hyatt Place
Oct 15 – Oct 18 all-day

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)

Nov
12
Wed
2025
General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use @ Hyatt Place
Nov 12 – Nov 15 all-day

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)