Welcome to Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute!

Welcome to the Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Since its founding in 1935, the Chapter has been home to some of the profession’s leading practitioners and educators. The Chapter has over 400 valuation professionals who are committed to a higher level of competence and a rigorous code of ethics. Our mission is to be a leader in appraiser education and to foster an atmosphere of professional pride and camaraderie.

Looking for information about the new ANSI Standards? The Appraisal Institute has a NEW online, self-paced 4 hour program Measure It Right! – Using the ANSI-Z765-2021 Standard for Residential Properties. APPROVED IN MA, ME, NH and RI.

Jun

Tue

2026

Women’s Initiative Network of New England @ Riverhouse Restaurant

Jun 23 @ 4:00 pm

Join us at River House Restaurant for an evening of networking, conversation, and waterfront views in downtown Portsmouth, NH. Connect with other local valuation professionals in a casual setting over drinks and appetizers. Whether you’re looking to grow your network or build new relationships, this is a great opportunity to connect with women in the appraisal profession.

For planning purposes, please RSVP here by June 19th. For directions and information about the Riverhouse Restaurant, click the link below.

Riverhouse Restaurant

53 Bow Street

Portsmouth, NH

Please share this event with colleagues.

Categories: Upcoming Meetings and Events

Jun

Wed

2026

Bankers, Builders, and Investors in Construction @ Via Livestream Classroom

Jun 24 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wednesday, June 24th via Livestream Classroom

Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – Noon

$99 AI Price; $124 Regular Price

Instructor: Lamar Ellis, III, MAI, SRA

Bankers, Builders, and Investors in Construction is a dynamic, case study that examines the residential construction process through the distinct yet interconnected perspectives of financing, execution, and investment.

Built around a comprehensive 11-month residential construction project, this course utilizes actual construction draw sheets, detailed cost breakdowns, and both aerial and ground-level documentation to provide a step-by-step analysis of the construction lifecycle. The Case Study begins from initial budgeting and loan structuring to final completion and disbursement.

Participants will gain practical insight into how construction funds are allocated and controlled, how progress is verified through inspections and draw requests, and how each stage of construction influences overall cost, risk, and value. The course further delivers a detailed, real-time analysis of the construction process, equipping participants with the ability to identify construction components, recognize finished products, and evaluate completion at each stage of development.

Bridging the gap between theory and real-world application, this course equips attendees with the tools to interpret construction budgets and draw schedules, identify potential red flags, and better understand the financial and operational dynamics that shape residential development

CE Credit – Credit Hours: 3 hours (15 AI Points) . This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute and the states of MA, ME, NJ and NY. Applications have been sent to RI and NH. 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.

Categories: Education

Sep

Tue

2026

Two Hour CE event – Rhode Island @ Hilton Garden Inn

Sep 15 all-day

Look for details later this year

Categories: Upcoming Meetings and Events

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: $609 AI Price; $669 Full Price (after 9/9, 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 23, 2025

Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Categories: Education

Analyzing Defects, Damages, and Deficiencies in the New URAR @ Via Livestream Classroom

Sep 23 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am

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

Credit Hours: 3 hours

Analyzing Defects, Damages, and Deficiencies in the New URAR is fast-paced, and class time will not be spent waiting for students who did not download materials prior to class. The electronic files may be obtained by logging on to the Appraisal Institute website at https://ai.appraisalinstitute.org/eweb (click on the three horizontal lines to the left of the AI logo and selecting “My AI Account” from the drop-down menu).

Requirements:

Important Preclass Download Assignment: For the best learning experience, it is imperative that you download the materials prior to class and come prepared to take notes. You can either print the handbook or bring a laptop with materials saved where they are ready to be accessed.

Categories: Education

Analyzing Defects, Damages, and Deficiencies in the New URAR – In Person @ Sheraton Nashua

Sep 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Check-in: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Driving Directions: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mhtsi-sheraton-nashua

Credit Hours: 3 hours

Requirements:

Categories: Education

Analyzing and Reporting the Income Approach in the New URAR @ Via Livestream Classroom

Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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

Instructor I Sean A. Sargeant, MAI, SRA

Credit Hours: 4 hours

The new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) includes an income approach section that may present specific “problem” areas in the reporting of 2-to-4-unit properties. Specifically, the practitioner may be confused given the different manner in which property characteristics and market area characteristics are defined, described, and analyzed.

Analyzing and Reporting the Income Approach in the New URAR is a four-hour program. Using practical case studies, this program will allow residential appraisers to enhance their proficiency with the income approach as reported in the new URAR, whether they have plentiful market data, very little market data, or confusing market data. Appraisers who are not well versed in completing a thorough and credible income approach will find this program to be most helpful. The program will also be a good refresher for the experienced appraiser and the reviewer of residential reports.

Categories: Education

Analyzing and Reporting the Income Approach in the New URAR – In Person @ Sheraton Nashua

Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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

Check-In: 12:00 – 12:30 pm

Classroom Hours: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Instructor I Sean A. Sargeant, MAI, SRA

Credit Hours: 4 hours

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

Tue

2026

General Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach @ Hyatt Place

Oct 13 – Oct 16 all-day

Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: Tuition: $609 AI Price; $669 Full Price (after 9/30, add $50)
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)

Categories: Education

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: $559 AI Price; $609 Full Price (after 11/4, add $50)

Categories: Education

June – November 2026 Jun – Nov 2026

Congratulations to our new designated members on achieving a prestigious designation that differentiates them in a highly competitive marketplace! Best wishes for continued success.

2023
Bryan S. Martin, SRA

2022
Francis Army, MAI
Chelsea Caprio Roy, SRA
Jesse J. Prato, MAI
Darwin B. Werthessen, Jr., MAI
Thomas J. Jensen, MAI, AI-GRS
Stacie Chandler, SRA, AI-RRS

LDAC Summary by Robert Maloney, MAI, 2021 Chapter Vice President

The Appraisal Institute Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) was held in Washington DC on May 18 – 20, 2022. I represented the MA/RI/ME Chapter along with Christina O’Connell, MAI of Maine and Susan Kelly, SRA of Rhode Island. The conference entailed three days of discussion regarding several issues facing the appraisal industry with participation from all AI Chapters around the country. A summary of the discussions will be published in an upcoming edition of Valuation Magazine but the four topics centered around Technology, AI Member Services, Diversity, and Recruitment.

We also connected with senators and state representatives in an effort to advance real estate appraisal licensing modernization that will create a licensing portal administered at the federal level that would create a much more efficient and streamlined process to maintain state licenses. A legislative bill (HR 5756) has been introduced in Congress and gained co-sponsorship. That’s the good news. The other news is that much of the Congressional attention on the appraisal industry is now focused on “appraisal bias”. The appraisal process has recently come under study and review by the Biden Administration’s Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity Task Force (“PAVE”). HR 5756 is now likely to serve as a foundation for reforms to address perceived appraisal bias in our industry.

The links below provide additional information.

For more events, click Education or Meetings and Events

We will continue to follow all State & Federal CDC COVID guidelines and suggested protocols, and will respond accordingly. Contact the chapter office with any questions.

Platinum Partners

BBG

Boston Appraisal and Consulting

CB Richard Ellis/ New England

Compstak

Cushman and Wakefield of Massachusetts, Inc.

Landvest, Inc.

Newmark

VALCRE

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