Higher Standard Rules: Understanding Permit Requirements and FHA/Fannie Mae Guidelines

Date: October 15, 2025

Location: Fresno, CA


Sponsor:
Northern California Chapter
Contact:
Ms. Estes
Phone:
(925)932-7753
Email:
lisa.estes@appraisalinstitute.org
Website:
http://www.norcal-ai.org/
Name:
Fresno Association of REALTORS
Address:
6720 N. West Avenue
Fresno, CA 93711
Speakers:
Melfe, Robert

Full Price: $35.00
AI Price: $25.00
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Notes

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations
Written cancellations received by Wednesday, October 1 are subject to a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after that time but prior to noon on Wednesday, October 8, are subject to a $15 cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations received after October 8 or for program "no shows". Cancellations can be emailed to lisa@norcal-ai.org.

We reserve the right to substitute instructors, or to cancel or modify this program (adjust hours or location) if sufficient registrations are not received by Wednesday, October 1 or due to other circumstances beyond our control. In the event of cancellation, tuition fees will be refunded. All other costs incurred are the registrant’s responsibility.

  • Those requiring out-of-town travel arrangements should exercise caution in booking non-refundable tickets / reservations.


Questions? Contact Us
Northern California Chapter
925/932-7753 l 916/972-9700
via email - lisa@norcal-ai.org

Additional Information

* * * * * Please review the entire section below. * * * * *

It contains IMPORTANT SPECIFIC details about the LIVE October offering that you are registering for sponsored by the

Northern California Chapter
https://norcal-ai.org/

925/932-7753  l 916/972-9700 l  lisa@norcal-ai.org


Location
Fresno Association of REALTORS
6720 N. West Avenue
Fresno, CA  93711

Parking

  • FREE and ample parking


Program Details

Onsite check-in will begin at 2:15pm on Wednesday, October 15. "Live / in-person" Instruction will run from 2:30pm – 3:30pm (Pacific Time). 


Program Materials
If program materials / handouts become available, you will receive a link via email.  Materials for this Chapter-Developed offering will not be available in your Appraisal Institute MyAccount portal.


Required Text
None. 


Recommended Texts
None.


Required Equipment

  • Attendees should bring pen/paper for taking notes
  • Laptops / iPads are optional (not required)


Education Credit Hours and Attendance Verifications
Those who check in late, leave early or are not in attendance during non-scheduled breaks may jeopardize receipt of credit.

Appraisal Institute: Full attendance (100%) enables Designated Members, Candidates for Designation and Practicing Affiliates to receive 10 AI CEC points.  

BREA Continuing: An application for 2-hours of BREA CEC is being submitted.  Full (100%) attendance is required for BREA CEC (continuing education credit); there is no exam for this CEC offering.  

BREA Basic/Qualifying:  This offering is not approved for BREA qualifying / basic education (QE/BE).

 

If you are seeking credit for this offering from a state outside of California, check with your state licensing board(s) to make sure an out-of-state offering will be accepted before registering. It is best to speak directly with a representative from your board rather than relying on information posted to the web. Note: Some states outside of California may have additional reporting requirements that the Chapter is not able to comply with.


Attendance Verification Process Effective 10/01/19
Verified attendance certificates will be available for downloading within 15 working days of the offering

  • Logging into My Account www.appraisalinstitute.org
  • Select EDUCATION
  • Click on the specific offering that you are seeking the certificate for; it will show REGISTERED
  • Scroll to the very bottom of the screen to (1) RETRIEVE / PRINT CERTIFICATE

Note: Effective 10/01/19 students will be able to access their attendance certificates 24/7 through the Appraisal Institute's netFORUM association management program. The Northern California Chapter does not have direct access to certificates for programs held after this time. Any issues in retrieving certificates should be brought directly to the attention of the Appraisal Institute's Education Delivery Department at 312/335-4207 or education@appraisalinstitute.org .

Confirmation Emails
All confirmed registrants will receive a payment receipt plus a separate confirmation by email. Be sure that you can accept emails from each of the following email addresses:

  • lisa@norcal-ai.org
  • jenny@norcal-ai.org
  • lisa-norcal-ai.org@shared1.ccsend.com

Any last-minute updates to this offering will most likely be sent from lisa-norcal-ai.org@shared1.ccsend.com (registrants should not send emails to this address). Be sure that you can accept emails from these email addresses, or these important emails may default to your spam / junk files.


Payment Receipt
All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmation that will also serve as a payment receipt on the day of registration.

  • noreply@appraisalinstitute.org (confirmation details)
  • aiservice@appraisalinstitute.org (payment receipt)


Registrants can also log into their MyAccount portal, select TRANSACTIONS to download a duplicate payment receipt.


Note:
 If you do not receive emails on a regular basis from the Northern California Chapter
lisa-norcal-ai.org@shared1.ccsend.com ) be sure to visit our homepage and sign-up to receive our emails. Registrants will not want important details like location changes or material downloads defaulting to spam / junk or be classified as undeliverable.

  • Those who work for financial institutions or government agencies my need to enlist the assistance of their IT Department to insure timely email delivery.


Accommodations

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Fresno North/Shaw Avenue
- 1710 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 - 559/490-9000

Homewood Suites by Hilton Fresno
6820 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93710 - 559/440-0801

Hyatt Place Fresno
7333 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93720 - 559/899-0400


  • Some students have also explored options for vrbo and Airbnb.


Questions? Contact Us
Northern California Chapter
925/932-7753 l 916/972-9700
via email l  

lisa@norcal-ai.org

 

CEC Approvals
Approval outside of California or acceptance of out-of-state providers cannot be guaranteed. If you are seeking credit for this offering from a state outside of California, check directly with your state licensing board(s) - before registering - to make sure that they will accept credit from an out-of-state provider. Some states may have special pre-approval or reporting requirements that the chapter is not able to comply with. Use caution in relying on website approvals as they may not be up-to-date.  The Northern California Chapter did not submit this offering for approval from states outside of California.


COVID Protocols
All registrants attending a live-classroom offering do so at their own risk. Each registrant is individually responsible for being aware of and following state, city and county COVID protocols and guidelines.


Disclaimers
By registering for this event, you agree that

  • your attendance may be recorded, photographed, and/or monitored at any time
  • will accept emails from the Northern California Chapter; registrants will add the following address to their accepted list of emails - lisa-norcal-ai.org@shared1.ccsend.com
  • your contact information may be published in a networking roster
  • we may switch or change locations based on program logistics or necessity
  • if you have a disability and may require special accommodation, please notify us in writing at least two weeks in advance to arrange for reasonable accommodation
  • all registrants attending a live-classroom offering do so at their own risk. Each registrant is individually responsible for being aware of and following COVID protocols and guidelines


Lost or Damaged Items
The Appraisal Institute nor the Chapter presenting this program is not liable for lost or damaged items. This includes but is not limited to calculators, laptops, cell phones, etc.


Cancellations
Written cancellations received by Wednesday, October 1 are subject to a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after that time but prior to noon on Wednesday, October 8, are subject to a $15 cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations received after October 8 or for program "no shows". Cancellations can be emailed to lisa@norcal-ai.org.

We reserve the right to substitute instructors, or to cancel or modify this program (adjust hours or location) if sufficient registrations are not received by Wednesday, October 1 or due to other circumstances beyond our control. In the event of cancellation, tuition fees will be refunded. All other costs incurred are the registrant’s responsibility.

  • Those requiring out-of-town travel arrangements should exercise caution in booking non-refundable tickets / reservations.


Questions? Contact Us
Northern California Chapter
925/932-7753 l 916/972-9700
via email - lisa@norcal-ai.org

Disclaimer Information

Disclaimers
By registering for this event, you agree that

  • your attendance may be recorded, photographed, and/or monitored at any time
  • will accept emails from the Northern California Chapter; registrants will add the following address to their accepted list of emails - lisa-norcal-ai.org@shared1.ccsend.com
  • your contact information may be published in a networking roster
  • we may switch or change locations based on program logistics or necessity
  • if you have a disability and may require special accommodation, please notify us in writing at least two weeks in advance to arrange for reasonable accommodation
  • all registrants attending a live-classroom offering do so at their own risk. Each registrant is individually responsible for being aware of and following COVID protocols and guidelines


Lost or Damaged Items
The Appraisal Institute nor the Chapter presenting this program is not liable for lost or damaged items. This includes but is not limited to calculators, laptops, cell phones, etc.


Questions? Contact Us
Northern California Chapter
925/932-7753 l 916/972-9700
via email - lisa@norcal-ai.org

National Disclaimer

This Educational Program was developed and organized by the Appraisal Institute Chapter offering the Program with the intent of addressing topic(s) of current local interest solely for educational and informational purposes. The Appraisal Institute national organization was not involved in developing or organizing the Program.

The content of this Program, including but not limited to any written materials and presenter comments, does not represent the viewpoint of the Appraisal Institute (defined as including but not limited to, the national organization, its Regions, Chapters, members, candidates, affiliates and staff) unless formally adopted by the national Board of Directors. Further, the Appraisal Institute has not peer-reviewed or approved the content of the Program and does not warrant the accuracy or timeliness of the content of the Program. The content of the Program is subject to court decisions and local, state and federal laws and regulations and any such revisions of such laws and regulations.

This Program is presented with the understanding that the Appraisal Institute is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional advice or services. Nothing in the Program is to be construed as the offering of such advice or services. If expert advice or services are required, attendees and readers are responsible for obtaining such advice or services from appropriate professionals.

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.