What's Up in Technology for Real Estate Appraisers?

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Live Stream/Virtual/ Classroom Continuing Education:  7-Hours.  This live stream/virtual class is only approved for Florida and Appraisal Institute continuing education credit.  Students licensed in other jurisdictions should check with their state boards.

Seminar Description: If you’re interested in learning about several different technologies to improve the appraisal processes you use every day …don’t miss this seminar.

• Get a better understanding of Big Data, new Analytical Tools, growing Science of Appraising, Aggregation of Appraisers, and Appraiser Relevance
• Understand how Cloud Services described, discussion of several services including Evernote, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Amazon Cloud can help secure your data.

All of these tools will be covered:

• Mozy, Carbonite, Google Alerts, Fujitsu Scanner, Maptitude GIS, Google, Eye-Fi, Fine Scanner, Transcription Devices, LogMeIn, Snag-It, Wolfram Alpha, Wordrake, vizCard, Dark Sky, Pro Camera, RescueTime.com, HoursTimeTracking.com, Youtube Capture, FlixPress.com, Fiverr.com, Eventbrite.com, Meetup.com, Upwork.com, Unroll.Me, MileIQ.com, Everlance.com, Moz.com/local, Lenovo, SSDs, and many more.
• Learn how these tools can streamline and improve your analytics.  The best tools for appraisal analytics will give you a better understanding of how the work.  The include Datamaster, Real Estate Appraiser's Facebook Page, Spark Analytics, Solomon Adjustment Calculator.  
• Learn how to easily develop Excel spreadsheets to extract market adjustments and provide solid defensible support for your appraisal reports.

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 the chapter office.    There are NO transfers; you must cancel out of the offering.

Cancellation Policy

• Up To 15 days prior to program start date, $0.00 cancellation fee

• 7 - 14 days prior to program start date, $15.00 cancellation fee

• Less than 7 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.

Additional Information

Instructor:  R. Wayne Pugh, MAI

Class Schedule:

Login and Roll Call:  8:30 – 9:00 am

Class Instruction:  9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Lunch:  30 minutes

Please note:  This class will be held by virtual/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.

Virtual/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.
•  Class materials will be emailed to you prior to the class.

Disclaimer Information

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

Continuing Education Credit:

Appraisal Institute: 35 points

Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board:  7-Hours, 0010324 - Live stream

Attendance Requirements:

•    Attendance will be monitored throughout the day.

•    Students are required to hold up photo ID at roll call, if requested.

•    Students are required to be visible on the virtual platform during the entire class – 100% attendance policy applies.

•    Instructors will direct questions to each student in the morning and afternoon. 

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.