I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season and that 2016 was a successful year for you! This year has been both exciting and challenging for the valuation profession, and the Appraisal Institute has been busy on your behalf.

If you’ve thought about pursuing an Appraisal Institute review designation, or have been waiting for the latest education offering, I’m pleased to share with you some exciting news.

AI Premieres Latest Review Designation Course

Review Case Studies – Residential, which is the newest offering in AI’s review designation education line-up, premiered December 12-13 in Chicago.

Attendees who take the Review Case Studies – Residential course will apply the review process learned in Review Theory – Residential by walking through a case study that focuses on a two-stage review assignment.

Learn more about the course and check the schedule for future offerings.

AI to Offer ‘Yellow Book’ Webinar

The Appraisal Institute will host a webinar, “2016 Yellow Book Changes – Overview for Appraisers,” in early 2017.

This program will provide an overview of the major changes to the 2016 version of the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions, commonly known as the Yellow Book. The program will provide an initial analysis of major issues and considerations that appraisers performing Yellow Book assignments should pay particular attention to, such as issues relating to “Larger Parcel,” market analysis and highest and best use.

The program will include a Q&A session for appraisers to understand the full context of the changes. Registration will open soon.

Other News Around AI

And here’s some additional important news from the Appraisal Institute:

• AI posted a video featuring my description of the organization’s international outreach efforts.
• If you haven’t already done so, check out the latest quarterly edition of The Appraisal Journal, which contains timely and informative articles about relevant topics.
• The Appraisal Institute continues to grow its social media presence. Be sure to follow AI on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Finally, I want to thank you, again, for the opportunity to serve as your 2016 president. I have had the opportunity to personally meet or speak directly with many of you, and have enjoyed the feedback, constructive ideas and thoughts for our organization’s direction. I believe that the Appraisal Institute’s future is very bright as we move into our 85^th year of service to membership, the profession and the public. We have so many opportunities in front of us, and I look forward to assisting in their pursuit.

I wish each of you a happy holiday season and look forward to continued service as your immediate past president next year under the leadership of 2017 President Jim Amorin MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, and the rest of the Board of Directors.

Sincerest wishes for a Happy New Year!

I hope you and yours enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! I’d like to extend my best wishes for a successful end to the year and a happy holiday season.

You might have heard about Freddie Mac’s plans to change its Loan Advisor Suite. Rest assured that the Appraisal Institute has passed along its reservations.

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It’s hard to believe that we’re in the fourth quarter of 2016!  This year has really flown by, and I hope that this message finds your business doing well.

Do you have strong expertise in a specific valuation practice area? Have you ever considered sharing that knowledge with your fellow appraisers and others? If so, I’d like to encourage you to consider submitting a presentation proposal for the 2017 International Valuation Conference.

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Your association is in the midst of a busy few months, with AI’s other elected officers and I traveling throughout the country and around the world to enhance relationships, make new connections and help expand AI’s national and international opportunities.

AI Seeks Proposals for 2017 International Conference Educational Sessions

The Appraisal Institute is seeking proposals by October 28 for presentations for the joint AI-Appraisal Institute of Canada 2017 International Valuation Conference, June 8-11, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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As we near the end of summer, I hope your business has been good, but that you have had some time for some fun. I also want to express my concerns on behalf of AI for those who have been affected by weather, wildfire or other issues.

I’m proud to report that the Appraisal Institute has further expanded its role as the real estate valuation profession’s thought leader through the release of a new Guide Note.

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It was great to see so many of you this week in my home state of North Carolina, and the beautiful city of Charlotte, for the 2016 Appraisal Institute Annual Conference. I am extremely gratified that our organization continues to host the valuation profession’s best event!
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I hope you’re all having a great summer, and that you’re taking some time off to relax!

I’d like to remind you that the registration deadline is fast approaching for AI’s 2016 Annual Conference in my home state of North Carolina, July 25-27, in Charlotte. I hope to see you there!

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Happy Memorial Day weekend!

As we move into the summer season, I hope your business is heating up as well.  Speaking of warmth, there’s no better place to be than in my home state of North Carolina, July 25-27, for the Appraisal Institute’s Annual Conference in Charlotte. This will be an outstanding event that you won’t want to miss!

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