Appraiser Law in the Real World

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations/Refunds:  Requests for cancellations must be received in writing at the chapter office.  Confirmed students should not assume that cancellation has been granted until a confirmation has been received.  Direct your email requests to:  Lauren@eflai.org  

Cancellation Policy:

• Up To 15 days prior to program start date, $25.00 cancellation fee
• 7 - 14 days prior to program start date, $50.00 cancellation fee
• Less than 7 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.

Additional Information

Thursday, May 9, 2024 (12:30 – 5:00 PM)

Appraiser Law in the Real World, 4-Hours

Instructor: Peter Christensen, Esq.

Live stream/Synchronous Continuing Education: 4-Hours. Please note this class is only approved for Florida and Appraisal Institute continuing education credit.

Class Schedule:

Login and Roll Call: 12:30 – 1:00 PM

Class Instruction: 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Seminar Description:

By using real-world cases, this seminar educates real estate appraisers about key legal concepts, laws and issues of current concern affecting appraisal practice.

The course answers specific questions for appraisers, such as:

How does USPAP relate to professional negligence?

What’s the most important language in an appraisal report – in relation to an appraiser’s potential liability?

How does the Gramm Leach Bliley Act really apply to appraisers?

Why should I use an engagement agreement for non-lending work? Where can I find a good sample?

What are the most common reasons appraisers are sued?

How should I handle a subpoena?

What’s the difference between a fact witness versus an expert witness – why does it matter?

• How have appraisers found themselves as the targets of investigations and lawsuits alleging racial discrimination?

Instructor

Peter Christensen is an attorney whose practice is focused on legal and regulatory issues concerning real estate valuation. He is the author of Risk Management for Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Firms, published by the Appraisal Institute in 2019. He is also a co-author with the National Fair Housing Alliance of the report to the Appraisal Subcommittee entitled Identifying Bias and Barriers, Promoting Equity: An Analysis of the USPAP Standards and Appraiser Qualifications Criteria (January 2022).

Please note: This class will be held by live stream synchronous interactive classroom technology. Students are required to have a computer, webcam and microphone. It is the student’s responsibility to have the required equipment to participate and receive continuing education credit.

Live stream/Synchronous Classroom Guidelines:

• Students must have a computer, webcam and microphone capabilities to participate and receive continuing education credit
• The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able to interact with the instructor
• A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter Office as verification after you have registered and prior to the start date
• You will receive a separate email from the chapter office with log-in access information. Please contact the chapter office if you have any questions regarding the participation guidelines at Lauren@eflai.org

Class materials will be emailed to you prior to the class

Disclaimer Information

State CE Credit:  This is a live stream/synchronous class and is only approved for Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board and Appraisal Institute continuing education credit.  For other states, you should determine current education approval and requirements.

 

Continuing Education Credit:

Appraisal Institute: 20 points

Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board:  4-Hours

• If anyone would like to try and get credit by reciprocity in a state where this was not approved, you'll need to turn in a certificate from one of the states where this class IS approved along with the attached outline and ask the state for "credit by reciprocity". 

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.