| Note: You will be registering for the Delaware offering; Metro NJ Chapter is offering this seminar in conjunction with the Delaware Chapter. The Zoom link will be emailed March 1st and a reminder will be emailed on March 4th. Contact Debra Miller at metronj@ai-newjersey.org for more information or Lisa Weiss at lisamayweiss@hotmail.com
Check in begins at 12:45pm; class is 1-5pm Instructor: Lamar Ellis, MAI, SRA This course covers primarily a residential construction case study and is intended for real property appraisers, real estate agents, and anyone else who wants to understand more about how houses are constructed from a lenders and builder’s perspective. Covered topics include understanding how builders and lenders interact and performing an inspection of a residential home in Downtown Atlanta. It is filled with illustrations and photographs, with an emphasis on a case study of a residential home that was under construction over an 11-month period. It covers the entire process, literally from the ground up. General topics covered include choosing a site, site development, construction techniques, cost breakdown sheet, construction draw sheet, and construction inspection. Virtual Meeting 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 (if you have attended a chapter class or meeting, your ID will be on file), 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 if 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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Approved for 2 CE hours (10 points) by the Appraisal Institute and submitted to the the New Jersey and New York Real Estate Appraiser Boards.
Topic 1: How connected are interest rates and multifamily cap rates? A look at multifamily cap rate trends during economic turbulence, 9:30 – 10:30 am
- Historical fed rate hikes and their impact on multifamily cap rates
- Cap rate trends over the past three years in each state/region
- Impact of interest rates on investment and transaction activity
- Disconnect between pace of changing interest rates and cap rates
- Connection to real estate liquidity and buyer pools
- Other macroeconomic factors including supply and demand, rent growth and vacancy, cost of operating expenses, demographic trends, and investor expectations
- Trend predictions
Topic 2: Solar development’s impact on adjacent residential and agricultural land values, 10:30 – 11:30 am
- Solar Development has skyrocketed over the past 10 years, and with the Inflation Reduction Act, more solar fields are being proposed and constructed than ever before
- This development tends to be predominate in rural and exurban areas, where the cost of land is low and agricultural land owners are excited about high land lease rates
- For the last 8 years, CohnReznick has studied solar development’s impact on adjacent residential and agricultural land values, using techniques and methodology direct from Randy Bell’s Real Estate Damages textbook
- CohnReznick has researched and analyzed several academic studies; called and interviewed nearly 100 assessors with solar in their counties; has developed specific studies in 17 states using paired sales analysis, before and after appreciation rate analysis and interviewed brokers who have sold real estate adjacent to operating solar farms
20th Annual Fall Conference
Approved for 7 CE hours by the New Jersey State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
Approved by the New York State Board of Real Estate Appraisers for 7 hours
Approved by the New Jersey Insurance and Banking Board for Realtor Broker 7 CE elective hours.
Approved by the the New Jersey Tax Assessors Board for Administrative 1.5 hours and 5.5 Appraisal Hours.
Pennsylvania Appraisal Board accepts programs approved by the NJ Appraisal Board.
This class is being held from 9:00 am – approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
You will receive a Zoom link the week of the class.
Virtual Meeting Requirements to get CE:
- Students must have webcam/iphone/ipad/smartphone capability 100% of the program 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 and 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 if necessary.
- 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.
Check state approvals before registering to make sure the states you are licensed have approved the course/seminar and allow Virtual education in place of classroom education during the pandemic.
The Zoom link will be sent to registered students the week of the class.
Lunch and Learn
Lunch starts at 12:00 pm
Presentations start at 12:30 pm
Submitted for 2 CE hours
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.
Classes are Monday March 10 – 13, 2025
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
100% attendance is required
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.
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.
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The location is 35 Columbia Rd., Branchburg, NJ
The course is 7 hours
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
100% attendance is required
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.
This class is on Zoom. You must attend 100% of the 2-hour program to receive a CE certificate. You must have a working camera and audio for the 2-hour program to receive CE. No Exceptions to the Virtual requirements for CE.
12:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Approved for 2 CE hours from New Jersey State Board of Real Estate Appraisers and the Appraisal Institute
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.
Approved for 2 CE hours by the Appraisal Institute and the the New Jersey Real Estate Appraisal Board.
Speaker: Mayor Mike Ghassali
In-depth 2-Hour Program on Affordable Housing, led by Mayor Mike Ghassali, who brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in affordable housing policy and urban redevelopment. As the leader of a 29-town coalition challenging state housing regulations, Ghassali offers a unique perspective on navigating municipal obligations, community planning, and long-term development strategies.
Register by September 1st for early registration fee. After September 1st the registration fee will go up by $10.
Classes are Monday – Thursday, October 13 – 16, 2025
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Chubb Risk Engineering Center, 35 Columbia Rd. Branchburg, NJ
100% attendance is required.
21st Annual Fall Conference : Full 7 hours – Save $$ for all day!
Approved for 7 CE hours by the Appraisal Institute
Approved for 7 CE hours by the New Jersey State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
Approved for 7 CE hours by the New York State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
Approved by the the New Jersey Tax Assessors Board for Administrative 3.5 hours and 3.5 Appraisal Hours.
Pennsylvania Appraisal Board accepts programs approved by the NJ Appraisal Board.
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21st Annual Fall Conference – AM Only
Approved for 3.5 CE hours by the Appraisal Institute
Approved for 3.5 CE hours by the New Jersey State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
Approved for 3.5 CE hours by the New York State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
Approved by the the New Jersey Tax Assessors Board for 3.5 CE hours.
Pennsylvania Appraisal Board accepts programs approved by the NJ Appraisal Board.
21st Annual Fall Conference – PM Only
Approved for 3.5 CE hours by the Appraisal Institute
Approved for 3.5 CE hours by the New Jersey State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
Approved for 3.5 CE hours by the New York State Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
Approved by the the New Jersey Tax Assessors Board for 3.5 CE hours.
Pennsylvania Appraisal Board accepts programs approved by the NJ Appraisal Board.
Classes are Monday November 3 – 6, 2025
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
100% attendance is required
This class is on Zoom. You must attend 100% of the 2-hour program to receive a CE certificate. You must have a working camera and audio for the 2-hour program to receive CE. No Exceptions to the Virtual requirements for CE.
12:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Submitted for 2 CE hours to New Jersey and New York State Boards of Real Estate Appraisers and the approved for 2 CE hours by the Appraisal Institute.
Speakers:
Ben Olmsted, Owner, Bridges AI Consulting
Tammy Bucior, MAI, AI-GRS, Director, Otteau Group
Katherine Tantinan, MAI, Manager, Federal Appraisal, LLC
Summary: This two-hour course is a deeper dive for real estate appraisers on the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its practical applications within the appraisal profession. The session combines instruction, live demonstrations, and professional guidance to help appraisers understand the capabilities, benefits, and limitations of AI tools such as Google Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Participants will gain knowledge on integrating AI into their workflow responsibly, while also considering disclosure and ethical implications. This is not a continuation of Part 1 but will be more in depth and detailed.
12:00 – 12:20 pm Artificial Intelligence – From Basics to Current Updates and Changes
We start with a quick overview of the basics of artificial intelligence and discuss what buzzwords like “LLM” stand for and mean. Examples of how artificial intelligence can be utilized in appraisals and in business practices will be explained.
12:20-12:50 pm Google Gemini and ChatGPT Demos
We will create live demos of two major AI platforms, Google Gemini (free) and OpenAI’s ChatGPT (paid version). This walkthrough will show the interfaces and highlight basic features. A practical discussion of how appraisers can leverage this technology for professional marketing and communication.
12:50 – 1:00 pm Break
1:00-1:10 pm Limitations and Error Prevention with AI
We will share real examples of ChatGPT errors and limitations observed in practice. Share the caution to appraisers to check their work and utilize prompts that would help minimize errors. The speakers will highlight the space is ever evolving and that changes and improvements come fast.
1:10-1:40 Applied Use Cases for Appraisers
Thorough live demonstrations of specific prompts and examples of how appraisers have used ChatGPT will be shared. Examples may include: drafting engagement letters, summarizing market data, creating client communications, or outlining sections of appraisal reports.
1:40-1:45 Legal Considerations and Disclosure
Speakers will briefly share legal considerations and privacy concerns when using AI. There is a distinction between public and private information and to understand what is happening with data that one shares with AI.
1:45 – 2:00 pm Q & A