Chapter Education

The Appraisal Institute offers world-class education that will help you advance your career. The Appraisal Institute offers programs that can meet both state and Appraisal Institute primary and continuing education (CE) requirements. Programs are offered in a variety of formats such as:

Classroom education programs – view the list of programs offered locally below.

Online Education – Learn at your own pace anytime, anywhere. Top-notch Appraisal Institute courses and seminars come straight to your desktop with online education! Learn from any computer anywhere, whenever you have time. It’s easy, convenient and a great way to get the education you want.

Webinars – The Appraisal Institute conducts webinars on a regular basis to provide convenient, valuable training on today’s “hot” appraisal issues.

Educational Partners – Learn about courses and seminars offered by local real estate organizations that are of interest to appraisers.

All virtual education is held in Eastern Standard Time.

Sep

Wed

2026

General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach @ Hyatt Place

Sep 23 – Sep 26 all-day

Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $460 AI Price; $510 Regular Price
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 23, 2025

Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Categories: Education

Sep

Wed

2026

2026-27 7-Hour National USPAP® Continuing Education Course @ Via Livestream Classroom

Sep 30 all-day

Instructor: Jonathan H. Avery, MAI, SRA

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.

Course materials: This course has three required materials that MUST be purchased from the Appraisal Foundation. No materials will be provided by the Appraisal Institute.

1).2026-27 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course Student Manual – Print or Digital $35.00.

2).2026 Guidance and Reference Manual (GRM) – Print or Digital $75.00

3) 2024 USPAP Publication: This book contains the updated standard. Print or Digital $35.00.

The 2024 USPAP publication is the most recent available. If you already have access to it, you do not need to purchase it for this cycle. The instructor is mandated to make sure all students have a copy of the current version of USPAP in order to receive credit for the class.

Categories: Education

Oct

Fri

2026

Appraiser’s Guide to the New URAR – IN-PERSON CLASSROOM @ Greater Boston Association of Realtors

Oct 9 @ 8:15 am – 4:30 pm

YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR IN-PERSON DELIVERY OF THIS PROGRAM

Greater Boston Association of Realtors, 68 Main St, Reading, MA

Check-in starts 8:15 am

Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm EST

Instructor: Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

Cost: $175 AI Price; $200 Regular Price (includes electronic materials and AM coffee)

Enrolled students will receive a link to join the class prior to the start date.

This course, developed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, offers an in-depth exploration of the new dynamic Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) applicable to all residential property types. Students will learn the requirements of the new URAR, which is designed to support more thorough appraisal analysis and reporting, ensuring they are well-equipped to adopt and implement these advancements in their professional practice. By the end of this course, students will gain a deep understanding of the dynamic URAR and expectations for completing the report.

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Appraiser’s Guide to the New URAR – LIVESTREAM CLASSROOM @ Via Livestream Classroom

Oct 9 @ 8:15 am – 4:30 pm

YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR LIVESTREAM DELIVERY OF THIS PROGRAM

Log-in/Classroom Access: 8:10 am

Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm EST

Instructor: Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

Cost: $175 AI Price; $200 Regular Price (includes electronic materials and AM coffee)

Enrolled students will receive a link to join the class prior to the start date.

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.

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.

Categories: Education

Oct

Wed

2026

General Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach @ Hyatt Place

Oct 14 – Oct 17 all-day

Categories: Education

Oct

Mon

2026

2026 New England Appraisers Expo @ Via Livestream Classroom

Oct 19 – Oct 26 all-day

Register today for the 2026 New England Appraisers Expo
A Live-Streaming EventClick the buttons below to see the agendas for the 7-hour Expos
or
Click here to see the complete three-day agenda and register for the 10-hour bundle* with one-click!

General & Commercial (Live-Streaming) Expo Sessions — October 19 and 26, 2026
General & Residential (Live-Streaming) Expo Sessions — October 19 and 21, 2026

Early Bird Prices for the 7-hour General plus the Commercial or Residential Programs
$195 — MBREA and MA/RI/ME Chapter AI members*
$225 — Non-members

Early Bird Prices for 10-Hour Bundle*
$260 — MBREA and MA/RI/ME Chapter AI members*
$290 — Non-members
*The 10-Hour bundle includes the General, Commercial, and Residential Sessions

Early bird pricing ends October 5, 2026 and prices increase by $30

Refund Policy: A full refund, less a $25 administrative fee, will be given if your cancellation notice is received on or before October 12, 2026. No refunds for cancellations received after October 13, 2026.

Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the New England Appraisers Expo constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities by the New England Appraisers Expo, the MBREA and the MA-RI-ME Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.

Categories: Education Upcoming Meetings and Events

Nov

Wed

2026

General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use @ Hyatt Place

Nov 18 – Nov 21 all-day

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

Registration: 8:00 am on November 18, 2026

Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Registration Fee: $460 AI Price; $510 Regular Price

Categories: Education

September – November 2026 Sep – Nov 2026

Synchronous Education by State

Commonwealth of Massachusetts – Massachusetts now accepts online and synchronous qualifying education for all levels of licensing. View the new policy here.

State of Maine – The State of Maine completed its rule-making process regarding synchronous education on effective September 18, 2022. View the new policy here

Severe Weather Cancellation Policy

To find out if a class has been postponed during severe weather conditions or other emergency related situations, please call the Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute’s offices at 781-397-8922 for a recorded message which will be posted by 6:00 am the day of an offering. Weather-related class cancellations will also be posted on the website. In most cases, an email will also be sent to students. However, students who have a question about the status of a class should check the website. Be advised that cancellations will only occur for the most severe conditions

Appraiser Trainee Courses Are Being Offered via Synchronous / Livestream Education

To become a real property appraiser, you must first become an Appraiser Trainee. The three required courses that need to be completed are 15 Hour National USPAP Course, Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures.

Save 15% on Appraisal Institute education courses!

The Appraisal Institute’s discounted online packages include courses grouped for your career stage at significant savings. Take these online courses wherever and whenever it fits your schedule. Learn more here.

Learn about starting your appraisal career here

Appraiser Diversity Initiative: Helping Aspiring Appraisers Find a Path to Success

Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, Rosemary Garcia, a Practicing Affiliate with AI who successfully completed the ADI program, Mark Verrett, SRA, who is an Appraisal Institute Board member and has an ADI program participant working at his company, and Bill Garber, director of government and external relations for AI, helps lead the ADI program, and coordinates with our partners Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the National Urban League, for a discussion about the Appraiser Diversity Initiative (ADI) program, their personal experiences with the program, how to get involved and much more.

Watch it now