Virtual Agenda and Presenters
(Below is the proposed conference schedule and invited presenters. Changes and additions may be made as we get closer to the date of the event. All times listed are Central Time.)
Monday, Nov. 2
9:00am - Noon State Appraisal Organizations Meeting - Sponsored by the NAA
Professional Development Sessions*:
10:00am - 3:00pm Fundamentals of Appraising New Homes, No. 824 (Presenter - Pam Teel)
11:00am - 4:00pm Dirty Digs: Brownfields and Superfund Sites, No. 826 (Presenter - AJ Jackson)
12:00 Noon - 4:00pm Investigate Your Appraisal: Report and Support, No. 822 (Presenter - Joshua Walitt)
4:30pm - 6:00pm Welcome/Virtual Opening Reception - Join us for cocktails and networking to kick off the conference!
Tuesday, Nov. 3
General Conference Sessions:
Client Updates From:
10:00am - 10:50am Fannie Mae (Presenter - Lyle Radke, Fannie Mae)
This session will give attendees an opportunity to meet Fannie Mae and discuss ways to best serve and partner with each other.
11:00am - 11:50am VA (Presenter - James Heaslet, VA)
This session will give attendees an opportunity to meet VA and discuss ways to best serve and partner with each other.
12:00 Noon - 12:50pm Freddie Mac (Presenter - Scott Reuter, Freddie Mac)
This session will give attendees an opportunity to meet Freddie Mac and discuss ways to best serve and partner with each other.
2:00pm - 2:50pm FHA (Presenter - Brian Barnes, FHA)
This session will give attendees an opportunity to meet FHA and discuss ways to best serve and partner with each other.
3:00pm - 3:50pm AMC (Presenter - Julie Jones, Class Valuation and William Fall, The William Fall Group)
This session will give attendees an opportunity to meet with two AMC’s and discuss ways to best serve and partner with each other.
4:00pm - 5:00pm Facetime with your Client (Presenters - Rick Langdon, Wells Fargo and Katherine Owens, Bank of America)
This session will give attendees an opportunity to meet with two lenders and discuss ways to best serve and partner with each other.
5:15pm - 6:15pm NAA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Professional Development Sessions*:
8:00am - 1:00pm Fundamentals of Appraising New Homes, No. 824 (Presenter - Pam Teel)
8:00am - 1:00pm Dirty Digs: Brownfields and Superfund Sites, No. 826 (Presenter - AJ Jackson)
9:00am - 1:00pm Appraising Pre-foreclosures, Short Sales and REOs, No. 825 (Presenter - Diana Jacob)
10:00am - 1:00pm ADU: Regulatory Changes & Valuation Challenges, No. 823 (Presenter - Denis DeSaix)
General Conference Sessions:
2:00pm - 2:50pm What’s Happening in DC (Presenter - Lisa Desmaris, The Appraisal Foundation)
Participants will receive updates on the various boards of The Appraisal Foundation and give a preview of changes that are being proposed which directly impact appraisers and the appraisal profession.
3:00pm - 3:30pm ASC Updates (Presenter - Jim Park, The Appraisal Subcommittee)
Attendees will receive updates on activities of the Appraisal Subcommittee. Particular emphasis on any proposed new requirements and most common findings in recent audits.
4:00pm - 5:00pm Appraisal Careers (Rachel Beam-Jares, Fannie Mae)
This session will spotlight how appraisal expertise and background are being leveraged and sought-after across the industry.
5:00pm - 6:00pm Virtual Happy Hour
Thursday, Nov. 5
General Conference Sessions:
10:00am - 10:50am A Word from Your Lawyer (Presenter - Peter Christensen, Christensen Law Firm)
Presenter will discuss recent legal issues affecting appraiser and give tips on how to avoid mistakes that may lead to litigation.
11:00am-11:50am Avoiding Top USPAP Violations (Presenters - Dennis Badger, Farm Credit Mid-America; Craig Steinley, Steinley Real Estate Appraisals and Consulting)
Presenters will discuss the most common USPAP violations made and what appraisers can do to minimize these omissions.
Professional Development Sessions*:
1:00pm - 6:00pm Fundamentals of Appraising New Homes, No. 824 (Presenter - Pam Teel)
2:00pm - 6:00pm Appraising Pre-foreclosures, Short Sales and REOs, No. 825 (Presenter - Diana Jacob)
3:00pm - 6:00pm ADU: Regulatory Changes & Valuation Challenges, No. 823 (Presenter - Denis DeSaix)
6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual Happy Hour
Friday, Nov. 6
Professional Development Sessions*:
8:00am - 1:00pm Desktop Appraisals: Next Generational Valuations, No. 828 (Presenter - Diana Jacob)
9:00am - 1:00pm Calculating and Supporting Adjustments, No. 819 (Presenter - Pam Teel)
9:00am - 1:00pm Investigate Your Appraisal: Report and Support, No. 822 (Presenter - Joshua Walitt)
10:00am - 1:00pm ADU: Regulatory Changes & Valuation Challenges, No. 823 (Presenter - Denis DeSaix)
General Conference Sessions:
2:00pm - 2:50pm Economic Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic (Presenter - Frank Nothaft, CoreLogic)
As the economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the presenter will discuss the implications of this economic disaster on the real estate industry.
3:00pm - 4:30pm How to Appraise in an Uncertain Market (Presenter - Randy Bell, Landmark Research Group)
Presenter will discuss appraising real estate during the global pandemic and provide guidance on measuring the economic effects that follow.
4:30pm - 5:00pm Closing Remarks & Conference Wrap-Up (Heather Sullivan, The Columbia Institute)
*Not all of the continuing education classes are approved for CE credit in every state. Click here for current approvals.