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AI Announces New Association Management System

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The Appraisal Institute is excited to launch its new and improved association management system, known as an AMS, for AI professionals, staff and students. That’s the topic of the On Point column in Valuation magazine’s second quarter 2019 issue.

The column from AI President Stephen S. Wagner, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, addresses what new enhancements will be made towards the Find An Appraiser search, “My Account” self service functions and education search.  The “My Account” area of AI’s website will be completely new with improvements to the registration section, online store, membership and FAA profile.

AI professionals, students, customers and staff will be able to enjoy benefits such as:

  • Increased user accessibility to data.
  • Improved business processes and efficiencies.
  • Integrated web experience.
  • Self-service capabilities that will make interactions with AI simpler and more convenient.

This software is expected to go live Oct. 1. Read On Point to learn more about AMS, and check out the other timely content in Valuation magazine’s second quarter 2019 issue.

Diminution Valuation Assignments Enhance Importance of Highest and Best Use

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By Benjamin R. Sellers, MAI, & Scott Robinson, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

UntitledrobinsonHighest and best use analysis serves as the foundation on which market value opinions are built. If any deficiencies arise from the analysis, they expand into the valuation approaches, weakening the entire appraisal and its credibility.

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LDAC Participants Lobby on Capitol Hill

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Don’t forget: the registration deadline is quickly approaching for AI’s 2019 Annual Conference, July 22-24, in Denver. I hope to see you there!

Sign Up Today for AI’s Annual Conference 

If you’re considering attending the Appraisal Institute’s 2019 Annual Conference, you have just over a month – until July 1 – to register at the lowest available rate.

The 2019 AI Annual Conference will take place July 22-24 at the downtown Hyatt Regency Denver near the Colorado Convention Center, steps from all the Mile High City has to offer.

Allison Massari – an entrepreneur, celebrated artist and executive coach named on the “Best Keynote Speakers List” by Meetings & Conventions magazine – will be this year’s keynote speaker.

 The AI Annual Conference also will feature another terrific general session – “Cannabis & Real Estate” – which will illuminate the impacts legalization and regulation are having on real estate markets.

 I hope you’ll join hundreds of your colleagues for informative speakers, a networking event at Coors Field, continuing education (with the chance to earn Appraisal Institute and state continuing education credit), an awards ceremony, a gala dinner (with a band of AI professionals), exhibits of cutting-edge products and services, and abundant opportunities to explore Denver.

Don’t miss out! Learn more about the 2019 AI Annual Conference.

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Allison Massari to Deliver Keynote Address at Appraisal Institute Annual Conference

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Keynote StillEntrepreneur, artist and accident survivor Allison Massari will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2019 Appraisal Institute Annual Conference, July 22-24, in Denver. Massari, named on the “Best Keynote Speakers List” by Meetings & Conventions magazine, has survived two life-threatening car crashes, severe burns and traumatic head injury. [Read more…] about Allison Massari to Deliver Keynote Address at Appraisal Institute Annual Conference

4 Points to Consider When Appraising Condos, Co-ops and PUDs

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Owning a condo can offer many perks, as can choosing a co-op or planned unit development, and all of these property types present opportunities for valuation professionals.

In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, there were 601,000 condo and co-op sales in the U.S. in 2018.

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Last Chance for Discounted Registration at AI Annual Conference

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There’s still time to take advantage of discounted “early bird” registration for the AI 2019 Annual Conference! Here’s more about that, and other news, from the past month.

Last Chance for Discounted Registration at AI Annual Conference

“Early bird” registration for this year’s Appraisal Institute Annual Conference ends May 3 – just one week from today! This special rate is $150 less than the onsite price, so I encourage you to register now.

The 2019 AI Annual Conference will take place July 22-24 at the downtown Hyatt Regency Denver near the Colorado Convention Center, steps from all the Mile High City has to offer.

Allison Massari – an entrepreneur, celebrated artist and executive coach named on the “Best Keynote Speakers List” by Meetings & Conventions magazine – will be this year’s keynote speaker.

The AI Annual Conference also will feature another terrific general session — “Cannabis & Real Estate – The Ripple Effects of Legalization & Regulation” – which will illuminate the impacts legalization and regulation are having on real estate markets.

I hope you’ll join hundreds of your colleagues for informative speakers, networking, continuing education (with the chance to earn Appraisal Institute and state continuing education credit), an awards ceremony, a gala dinner (with a band of AI professionals), exhibits of cutting-edge products and services, and abundant opportunities to explore Denver.

Don’t miss out! Learn more about the 2019 AI Annual Conference.

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