About the Conference
The very first Valley Seminar began in 1970. Our “modern” version of the Valley Seminar became known as the Spring Conference in 2000 and has taken place each spring
at the Modesto Center Plaza since 2006 . . . until 2021 when due to COVID we
debuted our first virtual Spring Conference.
In 2024, we are once again presenting this signature event “LIVE” in
person. This conference continues to evolve each year, with breakout sessions that
provide a greater depth of topics and the opportunity to hear from and connect
with a variety of industry professionals. It is the combination of quality and
content which draws an increasing number of attendees not only from the Central
Valley but from the greater Bay Area and beyond!
Conference Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)
Welcome & Opening Session: 8:30am (Pacific Time)
Closing General Session: 3:20pm (Pacific Time)
State of the Profession
All
conference attendees will kick off the day with our annual “State of the
Profession”. You
really don’t want to miss this session! Our speakers are key to providing up-to-date information regarding real
estate related changes in the appraisal industry. From proposed legislation to
existing regulations, we will find out the most current information available.
Additionally, we will hear the perspective of the Appraisal Institute as it
relates to the ever-changing appraisal industry. For 2024, we have special
guest Tony Toso, ARA, the 2023-24 President of the ASFMRA.
Mike Belote
President / Lobbyist
California Advocates, Inc.
Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA
2024 National President
Appraisal Institute
9 Breakout Sessions to Select From
Plan Your Day of Exceptional Learning
Morning Breakouts 9:35am – 11:00am (Pacific Time)
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(A) Appraisals for Non-Lending Purposes
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(B) Macroeconomic Agriculture Update
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(C) Commercial Market Update
Mid-Morning Breakouts 11:15am – 12:40pm (Pacific Time)
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(D) Introduction to Residential Site Valuation
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(E) Water Rights and Appraisals
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(F) Identifying and Understanding Property Rights
Afternoon Breakouts 1:40pm – 3:05pm (Pacific Time)
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(G) Interest Rates are Up! But are Prices Down?
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(H) Plain Talk about Ranchettes and Farmsteads
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(I) Google Earth Hacks for Appraisers in a Data Driven World
Closing General Session
The Art of the Interview: Confirmation and Authentication
Elevate
your Game! Confirming data for sales comparables is a critical step in the
appraisal of real estate, playing a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy,
reliability, and fairness in property valuation. The process involves verifying
the details and characteristics of recently sold properties that are used as
benchmarks for determining the market value of the subject property. Accurate
data confirmation helps appraisers validate the comparables' relevance to the
property being appraised, taking into account factors such as location, size,
condition, and amenities. This diligence is vital for producing credible and
defensible appraisals, which, in turn, have a substantial impact on real estate
transactions, lending decisions, and property tax assessments.
Without
thorough confirmation, the risk of mispricing properties or generating
inaccurate market trends increases, potentially leading to financial
discrepancies and legal challenges. Therefore, the importance of confirming
data for sales comparables cannot be overstated, as it forms the foundation for
informed decision-making in the dynamic realm of real estate valuation. Welcome
to the Art of the Interview!
- Verifying data from multiple
sources
- Obtaining accurate and
comprehensive information
- Becoming better equipped
to engage in meaningful and informed confirmation interviews
- The path to accurate and
defensible property valuations
- Know before you go (Make
the call!)
- Attention to Detail: Diligence
is vital!
Panelists
Jeff Enright, MAI, CRE, SRA, AI-GRS
Kidder Mathews
Tim Bettencourt
CoSol Commercial Real Estate
Shannon M. Nessier
Hanson Bridgett
Moderator
Michelle Patton, MAI
President,
Chapman & Patton