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Newly Designated Members
Congratulations to our newly designated members of 2023! We would like to recognize the following members: Michael Samuels, MAI, AI-GRS and Michael Ramos, MAI . Congratulations!
Appreciation
Our previous Boards of Directors, Past Chapter Presidents, and our Executive Director deserve our appreciation and immense gratitude for their leadership and the hard work they have done on behalf of the Chapter. The 2024 Officers and Directors look forward to continuing this tradition of leadership excellence.
Join the Philadelphia Metro Chapter for it’s 10th Annual Real Estate Trends Program!
Register HERE!
This 6 hour seminar will be held at the Center City Campus of Temple University. We are pleased to have college students join us throughout the day to hear from experts in the field.
Schedule of the Day:
9:30 am – Check in
10:00 Seminar Start
4:45 Seminar End
**Stay Tuned for details on networking happy hour after the seminar!**
Morning coffee/snacks are provided as well as a lunch.
Topic # 1- Economic Update with Kali Aloisi, Outreach Economist – Federal Reserve Bank, Philadelphia
Topics 2-4 will be unveiled on LinkedIN! Be sure to follow us!
Full Course information is available on the Registration Site
Other Notes:
Instructor: Rick Carlile, MAI, SRA
Timing: The course will run from 8 am to 4 pm. Lunch will be on your own, but most students choose to either bring their own, or grab something from the hot bar in the venue.
Location- Giant Community Center, Willow Grove –
This location is a meeting room above a Giant grocery store! You can actually enter through the grocery store or there is a side entrance specifically for the meeting rooms.
Plenty of free on-site parking and access to and from Center City via SEPTA Regional Rail station within walking distance.
Please email contact@aiphilametro.org for any other questions!
Register HERE!
Course Timing:
Check in (First Day): 8:00 – 8:30 am
Start time: 8:30 am
End time: 4:30 pm
Class held in lower level conference room. Lunch will be on your own with many options in the KOP area.
Program Overview:
Table of Contents and Overview
Course Schedule
Assignments:
No
Equipment:
- A financial calculator is required. The accepted model used in the program is the HP-12C. AI education programs that require a financial calculator are developed with HP-12C keystrokes; using this model is highly recommended.
- You must be familiar with calculator operation when the program begins. Do not enroll expecting to be taught how to use a financial calculator.
- For additional help with the HP-12C calculator, take our online seminar Using Your HP-12C Financial Calculator.
- HP-12C calculator User’s Manual.
Additional Information:
Course Materials Include:
- Course Handbook (488 pp.)
- Solutions Booklet / Self-Study Problems (390 pp.)
You will be asked to clear the calculator’s memory before and after the examination. Only one calculator is permitted in the testing room. Examinees taking most AI exams may bring their own calculator to use during the exam. Laptops, cellular phones, tablets, iPads, wearable technology (smart watch, Apple Watch, Google Glass, etc.), and other devices that can store data or connect to the Internet are NOT permitted during the exam. In addition, all watches, wallets, bags, and purses must be removed and stored out of reach prior to taking the exam.
Requirements:
None specified
Register HERE
This course is a 3 day course with an exam. It is a part of the Litigation Professional Development Program.
Students who take and pass the 3 required courses/exams are entered into the Appraisal Institute Registry for Litigation.
Full Information on the program is here: https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/professional-development-programs/litigation
FAQ’s about the program can be found here: https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/professional-development-programs/litigation/faq-pdp-litigation
Course details:
The class will run from 8 am to 4 pm. Lunch will be on your own. Since the classroom is conveniently located in the Giant store, most students opt for their hot/salad bars!
Appraisers Can Help Themselves Mitigate Liability Risk, New Book Says
CHICAGO (Aug. 29, 2019) –Appraisers who take on a variety of valuation assignments can manage the risks associated with their work by taking realistic, effective steps, according to a new book published by the Appraisal Institute.