Cutting Edge Topics. Dynamic Presenters. Networking.
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 this year. With the continuation of the COVID pandemic, we are shifting gears. For the first time, Spring Conference will be presented in an interactive virtual format. With this change, attendees will have an even greater opportunity to hear from and connect with a variety of industry professionals including – regulators, practicing appraisers, attorneys, and brokers. It is this combination of quality and content which draws an increasing number of repeat and new attendees not only from the Central Valley but from the greater Bay Area and beyond!
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 opening speakers will be providing an update on important changes and trends that affect the real estate appraisal profession.
Breakout sessions include:
- Residential Valuation Issues: ADUs and Highest & Best Use
- The Legal Side of Alleged Discrimination in Appraising
- Commercial Market Update: Looking Back, Looking Forward
- Water Rights: How to Develop Credible Opinions of HBU & Market Value
- Agricultural Market Update
- Litigation 101: Appraising for Legal Matters
- Non-Lending Appraisals: IRS, Estates, Gifting & Bankruptcy
- An Economist’s View of the Northern California Residential Market
Sponsors include:
- Zonda
- Paddock Appraisal Service, Inc.
- Valbridge Property Advisors | Northern California
- ASFMRA California Chapter
- LIA Administrators and Insurance Services
- Corelogic
- American AgCredit
- CoStar
- Cogdill and Associates, Inc.
- Laval and Associates
- AppraisalToday
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Every sponsorship level includes complimentary conference attendance
It is the student's responsibility to have the required equipment: Internet access, computer with webcam, microphones and speakers. The instructor / monitor must be able to see / view students throughout the offering and the students must be able to view the instructor and/or the instructor's presentation. Most laptops have the webcam, microphones and speakers built-in.
IMPORTANT: 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 (1) virtual classroom credit and/or (2) credit from an out-of-state provider. Use caution in relying on information that appears on websites as some states do not consider "virtual" education equivalent to "classroom" education. Applications are NOT being submitted to any states outside of California; not all states accept virtual classroom education.
CONFERENCE HOURS
Online registration / check-in will begin at 7:45am (Pacific Time). All registrants should be check-in by 8:15am as the conference will begin promptly at 8:30am and will conclude at 5:00pm. Registrants will have scheduled breaks between sessions and a lunch break. There are no scheduled breaks within each 90-minute breakout session.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
This offering falls under the temporary SIP exemption for virtual classroom education. Under this approval, registrants must have the following equipment so that they can see the presenter and the presenter/program monitor can see them: Internet access, computer with webcam, speakers and microphone. Webcams and microphones are built-in on most laptops. All equipment must be in working order. If the instructor/program monitor cannot see or hear the registrant; continuing education credit is jeopardized. To help ensure receipt of CEC, only one registrant can be visible per webcam at all times. Registrants will connect using ZOOM interactive technology. The phone "call-in" only option is NOT an approved connection mode for those seeking CEC credit for this offering.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This offering is approved for 35-points of Appraisal Institute CEC and 7-hours of SBE Training Credit (#102111). An application for 7-hours of BREA CEC is being submitted. Applications are NOT being submitted to any states outside of California; not all states accept virtual classroom education.
Seeking Credit Outside of California? It is up to the registrant to check with his/her state licensing board(s) prior to registering to ensure that his/her state accepts (1) virtual classroom education, (2) credit from an out-of-state provider and/or (3) determine if his/her state accepts reciprocal credit with California. This offering is being conducted under the temporary exemption for virtual classroom education due to SIP as outlined by the ASC/AQB, AI and BREA. Typically, IRWA, ASFMRA and ASA offer reciprocal approval for AI offerings; check with these organizations directly before registering to re-confirm especially since this is a virtual classroom offering. Attendance requirements will be strictly enforced; 100% attendance required. Partial credit is not available. Verified attendance certificates will be available for download within 30 working days of the conference.
CONFIRMATION LETTERS / PAYMENT RECEIPT
All confirmed registrants will receive an email confirmation that will also serve as a payment receipt.
PHOTO ID/ DL REQUIRED IN ADVANCE
As part of the required attendance monitoring for virtual classroom offerings, all students need to provide the Chapter Office with a copy of their Photo ID/Driver's License upon registering. This information is used strictly for photo verification. You may cover all personal information with the exceptions of your name and photo. Easy tip: Just cut post-it notes to size and cover before taking a picture of your ID/DL with your phone or sending a scanned copy to
lisa@norcal-ai.org. In the subject line of your email type -"
DL - [ insert your last name] – SC 2021".
The ZOOM log-in information can only be forwarded to those who provide their photo ID/DL in advance.
ZOOM LINKS and ASSISTANCE
The ZOOM link will be sent within 48-72 hours of the conference only to confirmed registrants who have provided their photo ID/DL in advance.
New to ZOOM? Take a FREE tutorial on
How to Join a Meeting and learn more about using this interactive platform. Be sure that your version of
ZOOM is up-to-date.
CANCELLATIONS
Written cancellations received by Friday, February 26, are subject to a $35 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after that time but prior to noon on Friday, March 5, are subject to a $55 cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations received after noon on Friday, March 5 or for conference "no shows." Cancellations can be emailed to
lisa@norcal-ai.org.
DISCLAIMER
We reserve the right to substitute speakers/panelists, change the virtual presentation platform or even cancel this event due to circumstances beyond our control. 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. By registering for this event, you agree that your attendance may be recorded, photographed, and/or monitored at any time, you will accept emails from the chapter and that your contact information may be published in a networking roster.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US
Northern California Chapter
925-932-7753