Oct
29
Wed
Litigation Appraising: Specialized Topics and Applications @ Veros
Oct 29 @ 8:00 am – Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm

Course Description

 

The course delves more deeply into inverse condemnation, an exciting niche market with increasing demand for appraisers. One of three courses in the Litigation Professional Development Program, this course offers hands-on applications giving you the opportunity to solve problems and put theory into practice. Specialized topics covered include environmental contamination, ad valorem tax assessments, construction defects, bankruptcies, fraud and misrepresentation, income and estate tax disputes, inverse condemnation, contract disputes and equitable distribution in divorces cases. Through problem-solving activities, you’ll apply new concepts and address how to best handle valuation and reporting issues in a professional legal setting. You’ll gain an understanding of the terminology and concepts involved in litigation valuation services in specialty areas and will learn about the many opportunities available for expanding their practices in litigation valuation.

This course is in the Litigation Professional Development Program. View this list of FAQs, which includes information regarding the courses you’ll need to complete the program successfully.

Nov
13
Thu
Aerial Inspections for Real Estate Appraisers @ Virtually - Via Zoom
Nov 13 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The 7-hour presentation on “Aerial Inspections for Real Estate Appraisers” is broken down into 5 distinctive sections, known as Flight Briefings.  The Flight Briefings are as follows:

1. Types of drones

2. Real Estate Uses of drones

3. Trends of drones

4. Rules and Regulations

5. Mission Day

Our First Flight Briefing is on Types of Drones.  We are going to learn what defines a drone and the different environments that they can operate in.  For Real Estate, we are going to focus on aerial uncrewed vehicles.  There are basically three types of drones that are used for aerial inspections. That’s because different types of drones are better suited for different environments.  We are going to close out “Types of Drones” with a discussion of the additional equipment and tools necessary to conduct operations.

Our Second Flight Briefing will be focused on 10 different “Real Estate Uses for Drones”.  Drones deliver aerial access and perspectives that were previously unavailable.  They are easy to use and have a relatively low operational cost with safety built-in.  We are going to learn how an aerial mission can collect actionable data for different Real Estate Uses

Our Third Briefing We will discover the tools used to gather actionable data, from onboard sensors to computer programs.  We are also going to learn about the support systems that are being used to aid in aerial operations.

For Our Fourth Flight Briefing We are going to be introduced to the “Rules and Regulations”.  We are going to discuss the current public issues and concerns regarding privacy, security, and safety.  From the Federal Government to the general public, we will learn about resources available for permissions, authorizations, and waivers to fly.   Real Estate professionals must understand more than just airspace, pleading ignorance is not a defense.

Our Final Flight Briefing is called “Mission Day”.  It is time to fly and do a field inspection.  We are ready, the drone is airworthy, and the crew is ready.  It’s time to recheck today’s flight information.  We are going to learn to expect the unexpected and how to identify the main hazards and risks inherent through a series of Case Studies.  Finally, if possible, we will take to the air and discuss the photographs and videos needed to get our client the data they want.

“Aerial Inspections for Real Estate Appraisers” provides a realistic and thorough approach to using drones to gather useful data that can be used by a variety of different real estate businesses.   Whether you want to fly a drone for your business or hire a pilot, this presentation provides you with the information you need.

Dec
7
Sun
SCCAI End of the Year Mixer @ Bowlero Pasadena
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

3rd ANNUAL END OF THE YEAR HOLIDAY PARTY 

The Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is hosting a year-end holiday party!

Please join us on Sunday, December 7th   from 6-8pm at the impossibly hip Bowlero Pasadena, 3545 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 our $40 registration fee includes dinner, soft drinks, bowling and of course, those fashion-forward bowling shoes.  Bring your A-game and wear your most outrageous shirt.

All the cool kids will definitely be there: don’t miss out! No host bar.

This event sold out last year so avoid FOMO and register today.

Jan
10
Sat
94th Annual Installation Dinner and Program @ Orange Hill Restaurant
Jan 10 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Notes

Additional Information

The Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute invites its members and their guests to the 94th Annual Installation.

Come and enjoy a special evening with friends and colleagues while we honor our

2026 Chapter Officers and Directors.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Orange Hill Restaurant

6410 Chapman Ave.

Orange, CA 92869

Networking 6:00pm

Dinner 6:30pm

Followed by Installation Program

The program will include the installation

of the Chapter’s 2026 Officers:

President Ryan T. Hargrove, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS

Vice President William Jones, MAI, AI-GRS

Treasurer Jeffrey Hogan, SRA, AI-RRS

Secretary Alex Liu, MAI

2026 Branch Directors

2026 Region VII Representatives

Seating is limited.

Reservation deadline is January 3, 2026

$85.00 per person

Includes Valet Parking – No Host Bar

THERE IS NO CE FOR THIS EVENT – THIS IS A SOCIAL EVENT

Jan
22
Thu
33rd Annual LA/OC Market Trends Seminar @ Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
Jan 22 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM – Opening Remarks

SCCAI Member Meeting

Ryan Hargrove, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS – 2026 SCCAI President

Economics – Global to Local

Break

Capital Markets

Break

Office Market

Break

Multifamily Market

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – LUNCH

The California Hotel Market

Break

Retail Market

Break

Industrial Market

Break

Southern California Housing

5:00 PM – Closing Remarks

Orell Anderson, MAI – Event Chair

Jan
29
Thu
2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course @ Veros
Jan 29 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

This required 7-hour continuing education course, copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation, focuses on USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. The course will help you gain competency in USPAP, and it will help those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers gain competency as well.

Please note that the following materials are required for the course and must be purchased directly from The Appraisal Foundation prior to the beginning of the course. For any questions or issues with orders/delivery: 202-347-7722 or [email protected].

  • 2026-27 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course Student Manual
  • USPAP 2024 which includes Standards 1-10
  • 2026 Guidance and Reference Manual (GRM) which provides examples showing the applicability of standards in specific situations and offers advice from the ASB for resolving appraisal issues and problems. It also contains the Reference Index which is a highly useful tool that helps appraisers quickly find answers to USPAP-related questions.
Feb
12
Thu
2026-27 7-Hour National USPAP® Continuing Education Course @ Harry's Plaza Cafe
Feb 12 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

 

 
 This required 7-hour continuing education course, copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation, focuses on USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. The course will help you gain competency in USPAP, and it will help those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers gain competency as well.

Please note that the following materials are required for the course and must be purchased directly from The Appraisal Foundation prior to the beginning of the course. For any questions or issues with orders/delivery: 202-347-7722 or [email protected].

  • 2026-27 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course Student Manual
  • USPAP 2024 which includes Standards 1-10
  • 2026 Guidance and Reference Manual (GRM) which provides examples showing the applicability of standards in specific situations and offers advice from the ASB for resolving appraisal issues and problems. It also contains the Reference Index which is a highly useful tool that helps appraisers quickly find answers to USPAP-related questions.

Please ensure the program is approved in the jurisdiction(s) you seek credit prior to registration. 

 

Feb
19
Thu
Federal and California Statutory and Regulatory Law @ Virtually
Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

CHECK IN 11:45 AM

CLASS STARTS 12:00 PM

This will be held Virtually Via Zoom

Photo Verification: REQUIRED

As part of the required attendance monitoring, all students need to provide the Chapter Office with a copy of your Driver’s License in advance of the offering.

• Simply take a picture of your DL with your phone or send a scanned copy to [email protected]

• Registrants who have not yet forwarded their photo IDs will be ineligible for credit and will be prohibited from attending the seminar

Required Equipment

It is the student’s responsibility to have the required equipment – dependable Internet access, computer, webcam and microphone. As noted in the material section below, some registrants who opt not to print out the seminar materials may find a secondary device (Ipad, cell phone, laptop or desktop computer) helpful during instruction.

• A webcam is required. The instructor and/or session monitor must be able to see each of the students and verify that they have access to the seminar materials throughout the presentation. If you do not have a camera on your computer, they are available at BestBuy and other online retailers starting at around $30.

Mandatory Requirement for Initial State Licensing / Certification (QE) and Renewal (CE)

Includes the required open-book exam

Instructor: Jacinto A. Munoz, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

Appraisers recognize that they have regulatory obligations but understanding which ones apply when doing federally related and real estate related lender work is challenging. A review of sanctions and disciplinary actions taken against appraisers by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers makes it clear that many details and nuances of the appraiser laws and regulations are being misunderstood. Common, unintentional errors impact both the reputations of individual appraisers as well as confidence in the competency and ethics of the appraisal profession. This seminar is designed to help you recognize and understand the laws and regulations most important to appraisers practicing in California.

– Learn about the revised & reduced AQB RP Appraiser Qualification Criteria effective May 2018
– Understand the context of and recent amendments to the California “Laws” & “Regs”
– Find out about your new “mini-resume” on the BREA website
– Understand BREA’s new & revised definitions that affect your daily appraisal practice
– Become familiar with the new Federal & California Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Laws & Regs
– Look out for these BREA laws that result in immediate license suspension

ENROLLMENT

Enrollment is on a first-come, first served basis. If the event is filled, a waiting list will be retained. The Southern California Chapter reserves the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule this event if the minimum enrollment level is not reached, and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations. There are NO transfers; you must cancel out of the offering.

ATTENDANCE

The Appraisal Institute enforces attendance requirements mandated by state licensing and certification regulatory agencies. The Appraisal Institute issues certificates for state certification/licensing or state continuing education credit that verify successful completion and attendance of 100%, with your grade notification letter for courses, or at the conclusion of seminars. One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. This follows Appraiser Qualification Board minimum criteria requirements.

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE:

With the recent transition to the Appraisal Institute’s NetForum registration system, attendance certificates will be available for download directly through the AI’s national website. The procedure to obtain your certificate is:

Go to www.appraisalinstitute.org

Log into Your AI Account

Select Education/Events on the right sidebar

See List of All Offerings

Scroll to the specific offering which shows Registered and click

At the very bottom of the screen, click Retrieve Certificate

NOTE: Allow a minimum of ten business days for certificates to be available. The Chapter office cannot view, nor can we retrieve copies of your attendance certificate. Anyone having difficulty accessing their certificate should contact the Education Delivery Services Dept. directly at [email protected].

Program materials can be downloaded by the student.

Feb
25
Wed
Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and the Metaverse: Implications for Valuation @ Virtual Classroom
Feb 25 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
NEW SEMINAR!
This seminar introduces both residential and commercial appraisers to artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in the appraisal industry. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the history of AI, its building blocks, and the reasons why AI is becoming increasingly essential in data analysis. It also dives into the concept of generative AI and its potential benefits for appraisers. Through examples and case studies, you’ll develop a working knowledge of tools such as ChatGPT, a cutting-edge generative AI model.