Welcome to the Metro New Jersey Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Our mission is to be a national leader in appraisal education; to foster a spirit of camaraderie, attract top level real estate professionals to our organization, and engender an atmosphere of professional pride, outstanding achievement and success for those affiliated with the chapter and their firms.

The Appraisal Institute is a global professional association of real estate appraisers, with nearly 17,000 professionals in almost 50 countries throughout the world. Our mission is to empower valuation professionals through community, credentialing, education, body of knowledge and ethical standards.

Organized in 1932, the Appraisal Institute advocates equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession and conducts its activities in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Individuals of the Appraisal Institute benefit from an array of professional education and advocacy programs, and may hold the prestigious MAI, SRPA, SRA, AI-GRS, and AI-RRS designations.

Q & A Lunch with Chapter President, Katherine Tantinan, MAI: Join chapter president Katherine Tantinan, MAI, February 7, May 2, August 1, November 7, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Chapter Members will receive a Zoom link to join the conversation.

Education/Meetings/Events

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March – August 2025 Mar – Aug 2025
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Mar
20
Thu
2025
Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition (Yellow Book) @ Chubb Risk Engineering Center
Tickets
Mar 20 @ 8:30 am – Mar 21 @ 4:30 pm

This class is being held from 8:30 am – approximately 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time.

This is a 2-day course with an optional 1-hour exam at the end of day 2.

100% attendance is required for 14 CE hours and 15 hours with the exam.

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Apr
4
Fri
2025
89th Annual Princeton Conference @ NJHA Conference and Events Center
Tickets
Apr 4 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Approved by the Appraisal Institute for 7 CE hours. Approved by the New Jersey State Board of Real Estate Appraisers and approved by the New York State Boards of Real Estate Appraisers for 7 CE hours. (PA is reciprocal with NJ).

Approved by the Real Estate Commission (NJ Insurance and Banking Board) for 7 CE hours.

Approved by the New Jersey Assessors Board for 4.5 Appraisal Hours and 2.5 Administrative Hours.

Princeton Conf 2025-Brochure

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 CONFERENCE SPONSORS!

 

 

 

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Apr
17
Thu
2025
2024-2025 7 Hour USPAP Update @ Chubb Risk Engineering Center
Tickets
Apr 17 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Registration includes a download of the 2024-2025 Student Handbook and the Reference book. If you want a printed copy of these materials you will need to choose materials when you register for $15 plus shipping.

You will need to purchase the updated USPAP book from the Appraisal Foundation, www.appraisalfoundation.org.

 

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Jun
12
Thu
2025
New Jersey 2 Hour Law & Regulations – June
Tickets
Jun 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

The New Jersey 2-Hour Law course is also approved for 2 hours of administrative credit by the New Jersey Tax Assessors Board

Synchronous/Live Steam Chapter Education Participation Guidelines:

Students must have webcam/iphone/ipad/smartphone capability to participate and receive continuing education credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor.

You must send a copy of a picture ID, which can be your driver’s license with all details blacked out except the name and picture emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering prior to the offering start date.

You cannot take virtual education from a vehicle; you must be able to see the presentation, be seen, and respond when necessary.

ZOOM access link will be emailed to student prior to the offering in separate email from registration confirmation.

If you are using your Ipad/Iphone/smartphone please download the ZOOM app prior to offering.

Please check your webcam privacy settings on your computer.

 

 

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Categories: Chapter Meetings and Events Education Education/Meetings/Events Meetings and events Upcoming Chapter Meetings
Aug
4
Mon
2025
Quantitative Analysis @ Chubb Risk Engineering Center
Tickets
Aug 4 @ 8:30 am – Aug 8 @ 5:00 pm

Classes will run from Monday, August 4 – Thursday, August 7, 8:30 am to approximately 5:00 pm, Exam will be Friday, August 8th from 8:30 – 11:30 am.

If you are looking for a local hotel, please email the chapter at metronj@ai-newjersey.org for places to stay near the venue.

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March – August 2025 Mar – Aug 2025

Donate Today to the Appraisal Institute Education and Relief Foundation Fund.

Please click the following link to donate and read information about Education Scholarships, https://aierf.org/

Please click this link for online education.

Katherine Tantinan, MAI

2025 Chapter President

New Designees:

New AI-GRS designee:

Tammy Bucior, MAI, AI-GRS

Metro NJ Chapter 2025 Sponsors – Get Recognized on the home page of our website and in all our chapter conference and event emails, on all chapter brochures, and in our newsletters.

Conference Sponsors support chapter education, programs and members. Please consider being a 2025 Conference Sponsor. Download the Sponsor Program, Sponsor program 2025 and email your application to Debra at metronj@ai-newjersey.org.

Thank you to our 2025 Conference Sponsors! It’s not too late to be a sponsor.

The Metro New Jersey Chapter Welcomes You!

Welcome to the Metro New Jersey Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Our mission is to be a national leader in appraisal education; to foster a spirit of camaraderie, attract top level real estate professionals to our organization, and engender an atmosphere of professional pride, outstanding achievement and success for those affiliated with the chapter and their firms.

The Appraisal Institute is a global professional association of real estate appraisers, with nearly 17,000 professionals in almost 50 countries throughout the world. Our mission is to empower valuation professionals through community, credentialing, education, body of knowledge and ethical standards.

Organized in 1932, the Appraisal Institute advocates equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession and conducts its activities in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Individuals of the Appraisal Institute benefit from an array of professional education and advocacy programs, and may hold the prestigious MAI, SRPA, SRA, AI-GRS, and AI-RRS designations.

Appraisal Institute and Chapter Education and Events: Everyone (AI and Non-AI students) must have a user name (email address) and password (reset by signing in to the Appraisal Institute website, www.appraisalinstitute.org and choose forgot password to get link to reset). When registering, keep in mind registration fees are priced according to a reduced fee for downloading materials and do not include a hard copy of materials. You will pay an additional fee for materials and shipping if you do not want to print materials on your own or bring an electronic device.

 

Education/Meetings/Events

Agenda
Agenda
March – August 2025 Mar – Aug 2025
Collapse All Expand All
Mar
20
Thu
2025
Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition (Yellow Book) @ Chubb Risk Engineering Center
Tickets
Mar 20 @ 8:30 am – Mar 21 @ 4:30 pm

This class is being held from 8:30 am – approximately 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time.

This is a 2-day course with an optional 1-hour exam at the end of day 2.

100% attendance is required for 14 CE hours and 15 hours with the exam.

Read more
Categories: Chapter Meetings and Events Education Education/Meetings/Events Meetings and events Upcoming Chapter Meetings
Apr
4
Fri
2025
89th Annual Princeton Conference @ NJHA Conference and Events Center
Tickets
Apr 4 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Approved by the Appraisal Institute for 7 CE hours. Approved by the New Jersey State Board of Real Estate Appraisers and approved by the New York State Boards of Real Estate Appraisers for 7 CE hours. (PA is reciprocal with NJ).

Approved by the Real Estate Commission (NJ Insurance and Banking Board) for 7 CE hours.

Approved by the New Jersey Assessors Board for 4.5 Appraisal Hours and 2.5 Administrative Hours.

Princeton Conf 2025-Brochure

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 CONFERENCE SPONSORS!

 

 

 

Read more
Categories: Chapter Meetings and Events Education Education/Meetings/Events Meetings and events Upcoming Chapter Meetings
Apr
17
Thu
2025
2024-2025 7 Hour USPAP Update @ Chubb Risk Engineering Center
Tickets
Apr 17 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Registration includes a download of the 2024-2025 Student Handbook and the Reference book. If you want a printed copy of these materials you will need to choose materials when you register for $15 plus shipping.

You will need to purchase the updated USPAP book from the Appraisal Foundation, www.appraisalfoundation.org.

 

Read more
Categories: Chapter Meetings and Events Education Education/Meetings/Events Meetings and events Upcoming Chapter Meetings
Jun
12
Thu
2025
New Jersey 2 Hour Law & Regulations – June
Tickets
Jun 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

The New Jersey 2-Hour Law course is also approved for 2 hours of administrative credit by the New Jersey Tax Assessors Board

Synchronous/Live Steam Chapter Education Participation Guidelines:

Students must have webcam/iphone/ipad/smartphone capability to participate and receive continuing education credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor.

You must send a copy of a picture ID, which can be your driver’s license with all details blacked out except the name and picture emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering prior to the offering start date.

You cannot take virtual education from a vehicle; you must be able to see the presentation, be seen, and respond when necessary.

ZOOM access link will be emailed to student prior to the offering in separate email from registration confirmation.

If you are using your Ipad/Iphone/smartphone please download the ZOOM app prior to offering.

Please check your webcam privacy settings on your computer.

 

 

Read more
Categories: Chapter Meetings and Events Education Education/Meetings/Events Meetings and events Upcoming Chapter Meetings
Aug
4
Mon
2025
Quantitative Analysis @ Chubb Risk Engineering Center
Tickets
Aug 4 @ 8:30 am – Aug 8 @ 5:00 pm

Classes will run from Monday, August 4 – Thursday, August 7, 8:30 am to approximately 5:00 pm, Exam will be Friday, August 8th from 8:30 – 11:30 am.

If you are looking for a local hotel, please email the chapter at metronj@ai-newjersey.org for places to stay near the venue.

Advanced Education FAQ

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Categories: Education Education/Meetings/Events
March – August 2025 Mar – Aug 2025