Sep
23
Thu
2021
Fair Housing-2 hour Virtual Meeting @ Virtual on Zoom
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Approved for 2 CE hours by the New Jersey and New York State Appraisal Boards. Please keep in mind the 2-hour program does not meet the 2022 NY state requirements for Fair Housing, Fair Lending, which will be offered in early 2022. Also, approved for the required Real Estate Commission 1 hour core credit on Fair Housing.

Oct
5
Tue
2021
The Cost Approach: Unnecessary or Vital to a Healthy Practice @ Virtual on Zoom
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
 

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, 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.

You do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate.

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.

If you have a Lenovo laptop, you must have the Lenovo Vantage App installed on your computer for webcam to work.

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.

 

 

Dec
15
Wed
2021
7 Hour USPAP 2022-2023 Update Virtual @ Virtual on Zoom
Dec 15 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

There are two (2) required books plus a reference book for this class: the 2022-2023 student handbook and a Reference Book which is a download for all registrant and you will have to have a copy of the Appraisal Foundation’s 2020-2021, Uniform Standards of Professional Practice (USPAP) Book.

If you want a hard copy of the student handbook and reference book you must choose printed materials when registering and you will be charged for the materials plus shipping. If you do not choose printed materials, you will download your materials from your Appraisal Institute account portal, Education and Events section.

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.

A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering prior to the offering start date.

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

Class cannot be taken from an automobile.

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.

Breaks and lunch will be throughout the class. You must be on camera and audio working 100% when the class is in session or will be cancelled from the class.

 

Feb
24
Thu
2022
Mighty Buildings:3D Construction at Top Golf @ Top Golf
Feb 24 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Mighty Buildings is a fascinating look at 3D construction in the real estate industry. The program and lunch will begin at 11:30 am and Top Golf will follow. The program has been approved for 2 CE hours by the New Jersey State Board of Real Estate Appraisers and 10 points for the Appraisal Institute. Registration deadline is February 18th to guarantee a spot.

Apr
25
Mon
2022
86th Annual Princeton Conference – Virtual @ Virtual on Zoom
Apr 25 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The conference will be a Zoom format; you will receive a Zoom link to join the program. You must meet the Virtual Requirements:

  1. Attendees must have webcam/iphone/ipad/smartphone capability to participate and receive continuing education credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The HOST must be able to physically see and interact with all attendees and attendees must be able see and interact with the HOST.
  2. 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.
  3. You cannot take virtual education from a vehicle; you must be able to see the presentation, be seen and respond if necessary.
  4. If you are using your Ipad/Iphone/smartphone please download the ZOOM app prior to offering. You should use your phone or tablet as a back up if you lose connection on your computer (there is no CE or refund if you are not on cameral with working audio for 100% of program).
  5. The chapter will send state boards the roster of students who complied with the Virtual requirements above.

Approved by the New Jersey State Board of Real Estate Appraisers for 7 CE hours. PA is reciprocal with NJ.

Approved by the New York Sate Board of Real Estate Appraisers for 7 CE hours.

Approved by the New Jersey Banking and Insurance Board for Realtor/Broker for 7 elective CE hours.

Approved to the New Jersey Tax Assessors for 3.5 Administrative Hours and 3.5 Appraisal hours.

Approved by the NJ Legal Board for 8.40 CLE credits.

Princeton Conf 2022-Brochure

 

Jun
15
Wed
2022
LinkedIn Free Tutorial @ Virtual on Zoom
Jun 15 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Aug
4
Thu
2022
Risk and Equity’s Roll @ Virtual on Zoom
Aug 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Approved by the Appraisal Institute for 15 points.

Approved by the New Jersey State Board of Real Estate Appraisers for 3 CE hours. PA is reciprocal with NJ.

Approved by the New York State Board of Real Estate Appraisers for 3 CE hours.

 

Dec
8
Thu
2022
7 Hour USPAP 2022-2023 Update @ Holiday Inn Clark
Dec 8 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

You need to have a copy of the 2020-2021 USPAP book from the Appraisal Foundation, www.appraisalfoundation.org. The 2022-2023 Student Handbook and Reference materials are included as a download when you register. If you want a hard copy of the student handbook and reference material, you must choose to purchase when you register which is an additional charge plus shipping. There will not be materials on site.

Feb
9
Thu
2023
New Jersey 2 Hour Law – February 9th @ Virtual on Zoom
Feb 9 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

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

Jun
14
Wed
2023
Harbor Cruise in Memory of Ed Marashlian and Rebuilding Warriors Fundraiser @ Spirit of New Jersey
Jun 14 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

The registration fee does not include sponsorships

If you would like to attend and donate money to this great cause, the fee is $300; email Debra for your additional $175 payment

Sponsorships only is $200, Donations for Rebuilding Warriors also accepted. Checks preferred written out to Appraisal Institute, or Rebuilding Warriors. Mail to chapter office at PO Box 6045, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

The ship will leave Lincoln Harbor Marina at 10:30 am sharp.

Cruise is from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Registration deadline to guarantee a spot is May 23rd, but we will take registrations after this date if there is still room. No refunds after May 23rd.

Harobr Crusie 6-14-22 proposal-signed Fundraiser brochure for Rebuilding Warriors 6-14-23

 

Jul
31
Mon
2023
General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use @ Chubb Risk Engineering Center
Jul 31 @ 8:30 am – Aug 3 @ 5:00 pm

Classes are Tuesday July 31 – Thursday, August 3, 2023

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Chubb Risk Engineering Center, 35 Columbia Rd. Branchburg, NJ

100% attendance is required.

Sep
28
Thu
2023
Mock Trial: Tips and Tricks for Appraisers -Do’s and Don’ts on the Stand @ Burnt Mills Cidery
Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Submitted for 2 CE hours to the New Jersey and New York Real Estate Appraiser Board (PA is reciprocal with NJ) and the New Jersey Tax Assessors Board for 2 Admin hours.

This is event is sponsored by

Apr
12
Fri
2024
88th Annual Princeton Conference @ NJHA Conference and Events Center
Apr 12 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Approved by the Appraisal Institute for 35 points. Approved by the New Jersey and New York State Boards of Real Estate Appraisers for 7 CE hours. (PA is reciprocal with NJ), and the New York State Real Estate Appraisal Board for 7 CE hours.

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

Approved by the New Jersey Assessors Board for 5 Appraisal Hours and 2 Administrative Hours.

Submitted to the NJ Legal Board.

Princeton Conf 2024-Brochure

 

 

May
20
Mon
2024
Understanding the Construction Draw Sheet @ Virtual on Zoom
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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 [email protected] for more information or Lisa Weiss at [email protected]

 

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.

 

 

 

Jun
6
Thu
2024
Business Practices and Ethics @ Chubb Risk Engineering Center
Jun 6 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

8:30 am – 3:30 pm (6 CE hours) You will be on your own for food and  beverage.

Aug
5
Mon
2024
Advanced Income Capitalization @ Chubb Risk Engineering Center
Aug 5 @ 8:30 am – Aug 9 @ 5:00 pm

Classes will run from Monday, August 5 – Thursday, August 8, 8:30 am to approximately 5:00 pm, Exam will be Friday, August 9th from 8:30 – 11:30 am.

If you are looking for a local hotel, please email the chapter at [email protected] for places to stay near the venue.

Advanced Education FAQ

Sep
19
Thu
2024
The Metro NJ Chapter’s Fall Meeting @ Chubb Risk Engineering Center
Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

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
Oct
25
Fri
2024
20th Annual Fall Conference @ Pines Manor
Oct 25 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

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.

Fall Conf 2024-Brochure

 

 

 

Dec
5
Thu
2024
2024-2025 7 Hour USPAP Update @ Chubb Risk Engineering Center
Dec 5 @ 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.

 

Dec
12
Thu
2024
Installation of the 2025 BOD-Holiday Dinner @ Maggianos
Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Installation presentation: Russell K. Sterling, MAI, AI-GRS

 

Installation of the 2025 Chapter President, Katherine Tantinan, MAI and the 2025 Board of Directors:

Daniel Webb, MAI – Vice President

Erin Taffera, SRA, AI-RRS – Treasurer

George Sopko, MAI – Secretary

Board Members:

Andrew Beltran

Tammy Bucior

Paul Colella

Nicholas Couzzi

Thomas Grouss, MAI

Stephen Puccio

Karan Shah, MAI, AI-GRS