State of Georgia, 2023

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Co-Sponsored by the Atlanta Area and Savannah Area Chapters 

Please join the Atlanta Area Chapter and Savannah Area Chapter of the Appraisal Institute for the 1st Annual State of Georgia Conference to be presented livestream via Zoom on May 9, 2023. This seminar will include presentations from speakers covering pertinent and timely real estate topics spanning the entire State of Georgia. Attendees will gain knowledge from professionals in several industries and specialties who will share their research, data, and perceptions on relevant local real estate throughout the state. Presentations and discussion will be informative for attendees throughout Georgia as these timely topics are wide ranging to enhance knowledge of the current real estate conditions beyond the typical metro areas of Georgia.

Presenters

• Jerry Konter, 2022 Chairman of the Board of National Association of Home Builders and President of Konter Quality Homes, Savannah, GA
• Lee Beckmann, Manager of Government Affairs, Georgia Ports Authority, Savannah, GA
• Mark McCann, Assistant Dean for Extension, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
• Seth Millican, Executive Director, Georgia Transportation Alliance, Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Additional Information

SCHEDULE:

May 9, 2023 (Eastern Time Zone)

• 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Zoom Check-In 

• 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Presentations 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY:

• basic free Zoom Application software (https://zoom.us/pricing)

• reliable internet connection

• computer, iPad, or tablet

• web camera (built into laptop computer or external attachment)

• audio with speaker and microphone capability (built into your computer, headphone, or earbuds)

ATTENDANCE POLICY (FOR CE CREDIT):

• To receive AI and State credit, 100% attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs.

• attendance will be monitored throughout the day, via webcam and zoom chat roll call

• students are required to be visible on the virtual platform during the entirety of class time

• students are required to be in front of the camera with the camera in the on position (100% of the time)

CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVAL:

This livestream synchronous seminar offering is approved for 20 AI CE Points. The Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board  has approved 4 hours of CE credit. 100% attendance is required for credit and will be verified throughout the day. Note, it is the student's responsibility to verify his/her state(s)' approval of this synchronous livestream offering.   

Synchronous 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.

New to ZOOM?

If you are new to ZOOM or need a little refresher, please take their FREE tutorial "How to Join a Zoom Meeting?"

Virtual Classroom-Live/Interactive Participation Requirements: 

• Students must have a reliable internet connection, computer (or tablet), web camera, audio (speaker and microphone) capability to participate and receive continuing education credit.  

• Students must wear full proper attire.

• Your webcam must always be in the on position, with you visibly in front of it.  Check your webcam privacy settings and allow the Zoom software to access it. If you have a Lenovo laptop, some participants have noticed that they need to install the Lenovo Vantage App on their computers for the webcam to operate. 

• A paid Zoom account is not required to participate; however, you need to sign up for the free basic Zoom account/ application (zoom.us) and install the zoom app on your computer, prior to the seminar start date.

• The Zoom platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor.

• Students must be in a location that allows for their full attention and interaction.

• For CE credit, a copy of your photo ID or driver's license must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification of your identity after you have registered for the seminar and prior to the start date. 

Registrants will receive a separate email from Suzanne Brockway, 24 hours before class, with Zoom login information.  Contact the chapter office if you have any questions regarding the participation guidelines, at sbrockway@aiatlanta.org.

Disclaimer Information

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. If the program is filled, e-mail sbrockway@aiatlanta.org to be placed on a waiting list.  If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify the sponsor at least two weeks in advance for reasonable accommodations to be arranged.

ENROLLMENT CANCELLATION POLICY:

If a student wishes to cancel enrollment, a cancellation notice must be submitted in writing via email stating the reason for the cancellation and his/her AI account # to sbrockway@aiatlanta.org.

Enrollment Cancellation Fees:

• Up to 15 days prior to the program start date, $0 cancel fee
• 7-14 days prior to the program start date, $25 cancel fee
• Less than 2 days prior to the program start date, no refund will be provided

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is the policy of the Appraisal Institute to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are participating in Appraisal Institute Educational Programs.  If you need accommodations to participate because of a disability; please notify us in writing at least two weeks in advance of the program and we will arrange for reasonable accommodations.

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.