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2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course @ Manufacturer & Business Conference Center

Mar 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Continental breakfast and lunch included.
Instructor: Mark V. Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

This required 7-hour continuing education course, copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation, focuses on USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. The first part of the course addresses the changes to USPAP, which are effective January 1, 2024, and the second focuses on cases studies that challenge you how to apply USPAP to situations you encounter in your daily practice. The course will help you gain competency in USPAP, and it will help those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers gain competency as well.

In the past, the Advisory Opinions and Frequently Asked Questions, which were required materials for the course, were bundled with the USPAP publication. Now they are contained in a separate publication, USPAP Guidance and Reference Manual. This manual provides examples showing the applicability of standards in specific situations and offers advice from the ASB for resolving appraisal issues and problems. It also contains the Reference Index which is a highly useful tool that helps appraisers quickly find answers to USPAP-related questions. This new Guidance and Reference Manual is included with your course handbook. Please note, however, that USPAP 2024, which includes Standards 1-10 and is required for the course, must be purchased separately.

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Pennsylvania State Appraisal Laws and Regulations @ Manufacturer & Business Conference Center

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Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Class time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Materials will be provided in class.
Instructor: Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

The 2 Hour PA Appraisal Law Seminar includes coverage of the history of the regulation of appraisers in theCommonwealth of Pennsylvania and the enabling legislation. Including the Real Estate License andRegistration Act, the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act, The Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, the Assessors Certification Law, and the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act, along with amendments.

Information on the makeup and the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real EstateAppraisers is discussed. The program includes an explanation of the types of certifications, and licenses available in the Commonwealth and the requirements for certification and licensure. The program alsoincludes coverage the requirements and responsibilities for trainees and supervisors, recertificationrequirements, disciplinary actions the Board may take, requirements for proper use of certification number and title, and the most common errors found by board reviewers.

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Basic Appraisal Principles @ Holiday Inn Express / Suites – Greentree

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Jul 8 @ 8:30 am – Jul 11 @ 4:30 pm

If you’re considering a career in professional valuation services, your journey should begin with Basic Appraisal Principles. This four-day course will introduce you to real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, highest and best use, and ethical considerations. The course should provide a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles no matter what appraisal specialty you pursue.

Co-developed by the Appraisal Institute, ASA, and ASFMRA

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Supervisory Appraiser / Trainee Appraiser @ Holiday Inn Express / Suites – Greentree

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Jul 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Check in: 8:00am – 8:30am
Class begins: 8:30am
Class Time: 4 hours
Exam Time: 1 Hour
Instructor: Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

All individuals who become Supervisory Appraisers and Trainee Appraisers will be required to take a Supervisory/Trainee Course per the 2015 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. This four-hour course will address the national minimum requirements, responsibilities, and expectations for Trainee Appraisers and Supervisory Appraisers that are included in the AQB’s required course outline

Important Note:

Several states require a Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course that contains state-specific material not covered in this course. Those states include, but may not be limited to, AR, IA, KY, ME, MN, MT, NC, NE, OH, OR, SD, TN, TX, UT, and WV. Florida licensee are required to take the Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course in the state of Florida via classroom format to receive credit. It is imperative that participants confirm approval by contacting their state regulatory agency. Please see the Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/education-resources/faq-supervisory-trainee-appraiser for more information.

(For classroom offerings, in most cases, the local chapters have added the necessary materials to comply with their state’s requirements, but offerings taken out-of-state may not satisfy another state’s requirements. Attending this course in-state is highly recommended.)

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Basic Appraisal Principles @ Holiday Inn Express / Suites – Greentree

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Jul 15 @ 8:30 am – Jul 18 @ 4:30 pm

Co-developed by the Appraisal Institute, ASA, and ASFMRA

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15 Hour National USPAP @ Holiday Inn Express / Suites – Greentree

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Jul 19 @ 8:30 am – Jul 20 @ 4:30 pm

Check in: 8-8:30am (first day only)
Class begins: 8:30am
Class Time: 15 Hours
Exam Time: 1 Hour
Instructor: Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

Using the National USPAP Course material copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation (TAF), this course covers basic rules for ethical behavior and competent performance. Designed to comply with USPAP requirements for state certified appraisers, it highlights the role of the appraiser and the implied impartiality often associated with this role. You’ll learn how the requirements of USPAP affect your appraisal business.

Note. State licensed and certified course participants who wish to complete the 15-Hour National USPAP Course may do so, but it will only count for state CE (elective) credit and will not meet the National USPAP requirement for state licensing retention. Course participants who are required to complete the 15-hour National USPAP Course due to current trainee licensing rules and regulations, will receive the QE credit for their successful completion of this pre-qualification course.

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