Meetings & Events

Join us for our upcoming chapter meetings and events, where you can make invaluable business connections and enrich your professional development. Mark your calendar today – we look forward to seeing you at our next chapter event!

Candidate Attendance Approved Events
Chapter Sponsored Approved Events
Chapter meeting
Branch meeting
Chapter Socials
Chapter Conferences
Candidate meetings/events
Chapter installation dinners
Economic summits/Market Trends Seminars
Chapter sponsored educational offerings (including Chapter, Region and National Developed Education)

National Meetings and Events
To view the Appraisal Institute’s upcoming national events, click here.

Oct
11
Wed
Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies (Part 1) @ Holiday Inn Express/Suites - Greentree
Oct 11 @ 8:30 am – Oct 12 @ 4:30 pm

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

Qualifying Education

  • Class Time: 14 hours
  • Exam Hours: 1.00
  • Check in: 8:00-8:30am (First day only)
  • Class begins: 8:30am

Course Materials Include:

  • Course Handbook (239 pp.)
  • Case Study Booklet (61 pp.)
  • Reference Guide (56 pp.)
  • Downloads (1.7 KB)
Please CLICK HERE to download the REQUIRED files BEFORE the course begins for important tips and tools.
To ensure success in this course, it is important that you watch a short preclass video, which details the unique expectations not only for this course/package, but also the preclass assignment as well.
You will be asked to clear the calculator’s memory before and after the examination. Only one calculator is permitted in the testing room. Examinees taking most AI exams may bring their own calculator to use during the exam. Laptops, cellular phones, tablets, iPads, wearable technology (smart watch, Apple Watch, Google Glass, etc.), and other devices that can store data or connect to the Internet are NOT permitted during the exam. In addition, all watches, wallets, bags, and purses must be removed and stored out of reach prior to taking the exam.
Tuition includes download version of class materials only, there are additional charges for shipping of the printed copy of materials.
Certificates of Completion will be e-mailed from the National office in Chicago upon submission of the on-line Instructor Evaluation.
Coffee, tea and water throughout the day…no other food included. Students are on their own for lunch.

Cancellation Policy

  • Up To 15 days prior to program start date, refund in full.
  • 7 – 14 days prior to program start date, $25.00 cancellation fee.
  • Less than 7 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.
We reserve the right to cancel, limit, or reschedule the course and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations.

Hotel Accommodations

For room accommodations contact the Holiday Inn Express/Suites [formerly the Best Western), 875 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh PA 15220 (412-922-7070). Discounted room rate per night, advise that you are with Appraisal Institute when making your reservation. The Holiday Inn offers a continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, fitness room and pool.
Any questions contact Kari Ballenger at 412-563-1900 or karib@realtorspgh.com.

National Disclaimer

State Credit
Please note that 100% attendance is required in order to receive any approved state credit or to be awarded AI CE points. It is imperative that you check with your state board for state approval information before completing registration.

Other Information
If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify the sponsor at least two weeks in advance for reasonable accommodations to be arranged.

The Appraisal Institute reserves the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule the program and to change instructor assignments and facility locations at any time.

Oct
13
Fri
Advanced Residential Report Writing (Part 2) @ Holiday Inn Express / Suites - Greentree
Oct 13 @ 8:30 am – Oct 17 @ 4:30 pm

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

  • Qualifying Education
  • Class Time: 28 hours
  • Exam Hours: 2.00
  • Check in: 8:00-8:30am (First day only)
  • Class begins: 8:30am

Course Materials Include:

  • Course Handbook (254 pp.)
  • Pre-Class Downloads (53 KB)

Please CLICK HERE to download the REQUIRED files BEFORE the course begins for important tips and tools.

You will be asked to clear the calculator’s memory before and after the examination. Only one calculator is permitted in the testing room. Examinees taking most AI exams may bring their own calculator to use during the exam. Laptops, cellular phones, tablets, iPads, wearable technology (smart watch, Apple Watch, Google Glass, etc.), and other devices that can store data or connect to the Internet are NOT permitted during the exam. In addition, all watches, wallets, bags, and purses must be removed and stored out of reach prior to taking the exam.

Tuition includes download version of class materials only, there are additional charges for shipping of the printed copy of materials.

Certificates of Completion will be e-mailed from the National office in Chicago upon submission of the on-line Instructor Evaluation.

Coffee, tea and water throughout the day…no other food included. Students are on their own for lunch.

Cancellation Policy

  • Up To 15 days prior to program start date, refund in full.
  • 7 – 14 days prior to program start date, $25.00 cancellation fee.
  • Less than 7 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.

We reserve the right to cancel, limit, or reschedule the course and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations.

Hotel Accommodations

For room accommodations contact the Holiday Inn Express/Suites [formerly the Best Western), 875 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh PA 15220 (412-922-7070). Discounted room rate per night, advise that you are with Appraisal Institute when making your reservation. The Holiday Inn offers a continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, fitness room and pool.

Any questions contact Kari Ballenger at 412-563-1900 or karib@realtorspgh.com.


National Disclaimer

State Credit

Please note that 100% attendance is required in order to receive any approved state credit or to be awarded AI CE points. It is imperative that you check with your state board for state approval information before completing registration.

Other Information

If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify the sponsor at least two weeks in advance for reasonable accommodations to be arranged.

The Appraisal Institute reserves the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule the program and to change instructor assignments and facility locations at any time.

Dec
1
Fri
7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course @ via Zoom
Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Uniform Standards of Prof. Appraisal Practice

  • Check in: 8:00am – 8:30am
  • Class begins: 8:30am
  • Class Time: 7 hours
  • Exam Hours: N/A
  • Instructor: Mark V. Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

This is the newest USPAP 7-Hour Update Course, 2024 Version

*Not every state has approved this newest edition of USPAP. It is currently approved in Pennsylvania. Please check with your State for approvals before registering to ensure you receive state continuing education credits.* Check 2024 USPAP State Approvals HERE.

Students are required to have their own copy of the current USPAP.  Information on purchasing the manual will be available once released.

Tuition includes a downloaded version of the NEWLY required reference manual and the course handbook.  Students that wish to have a printed copy of materials may opt to do so at an additional $15.00 shipping fee.

Cancellation Policy

  • Up To 15 days prior to program start date, refund in full.
  • 7 – 14 days prior to program start date, $25.00 cancellation fee.
  • Less than 7 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.
  • We reserve the right to cancel, limit, or reschedule the course and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations.

AI National Synchronous Participation Requirements

You must have a computer, webcam, and microphone capability to participate and receive continuing or qualifying education credit where approved. It is your responsibility to have the required equipment to participate and receive credit. Visit the System Requirements for Attendees and Share Webcam pages for help.

The instructor must be able to interact with all students. Instructors and administrators will direct questions to each student in the morning and afternoon to which students must respond. Students must be in a location that allows for their full attention and interaction at all times.

Attendance will be monitored throughout the day through webcams and polling. You must turn on your webcam during roll call at the beginning of class so that the instructor can verify your photo identification.

 

National Disclaimer

Livestream Education Exception

Please note that not all states have approved Livestream education, therefore, registrants MUST CHECK their individual states for approval BEFORE registering for the Program. Before registering for the Program, registrants understand and agree that continuing education credit for this program MAY NOT be available in their state on the date of the Program. The Appraisal Institute is not responsible if credit is not available for the Program in individual states. Please note: State exceptions for livestream education may expire PRIOR to the offering date.

State Credit

Please note that 100% attendance is required in order to receive any approved state credit or to be awarded AI CE points. It is imperative that you check with your state board for state approval information before completing registration.

Other Information

If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify the sponsor at least two weeks in advance for reasonable accommodations to be arranged.

The Appraisal Institute reserves the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule the program and to change instructor assignments and facility locations at any time.