Gain an understanding of the eminent domain process, rules and regulations governing condemnation appraisals, and important issues unique to this appraisal specialty. Acquire the tools to address issues such as the valuation rules used by different jurisdictions, identification and valuation of the larger parcel, and the estimation of damages and benefits. Examine advanced applications of appraisal techniques and problem-solving in condemnation cases. Discover how courts view various appraisal methodologies. Case studies are presented to reinforce the application of condemnation appraisal principles.
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.
8:30 – Opening Remarks
Ryan Hargrove, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS – 2026 SCCAI President
Matthew VanEck, MAI– Seminar Chairperson
Jason Borras – Seminar Co-Chair
8:30 AM – When the IRS Calls: Defending Estate & Gift Tax Appraisals Under Audit
Eric Garfield, MAI, CCIM – Cushman & Wakefield
Aaron J. Gigliotti – Lurie, Zepeda, Schmalz, Hogan & Martin
9:30 AM Break
9:40 AM – From Appraisal Report to Witness Stand: What Appraisers Need to Know About Litigation and Testifying
Ryan Squire, Jennifer Slater and Scott Mahler – Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
10:45 AM Break
10:55 AM – Eminent Domain Topic TBD
Alyson C. Suh and Michael C. Valdez – Woodruff & Smart
11:55 AM Lunch
1:00 PM – The Shulda, Woulda and Couldas of Market Value Definitions
Stephen D. Roach, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS – Jones, Roach & Caringella, Inc.
2:15 PM Break
2:35 PM – Artificial Intelligence Topic TBD
Ryan T. Hargrove, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, R/W-AC – County of Orange
Jacinto A. Munoz, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS, CRE – Cogito Realty Partners LLC
3:35 PM TBD
5:00 PM Closing Reports/Announcements
THERE IS NO CE FOR THIS MEETING
The SCCAI WIN Committee will be hosting its “First Friday” zoom series meeting for November. The topic will be “The Appraiser’s Toolkit: The Tools, Gadgets, Software of Apps that Elevate our Process”. The goal is to learn in this forum about specific tips to build our efficiency and quality, focusing on newly discovered tools in the past five years. At this meeting we intend to discuss how we can modernize our appraisal work with intention and habit-building.
Date: November 6, 2026
Time: 12pm– 1pm
Venue/Location: Zoom Log-In
WIN COMMITTEE:
Ariana Arredondo: [email protected]
Jennifer Hsu: [email protected]
Linda Whittlesey: [email protected]
| BIO: Bradley Weiss is an Account Executive of Aivre, the first GSE-verified software vendor for UAD 3.6. Built with an “appraiser-first” DNA, Aivre replaces legacy workflows with a digital-first, AI-driven analysis system. Aivre led 3.6 orders in Limited Production and is now one of the leaders in the industry in live UAD 3.6 Broad Production, completing 3,000+ live orders to date.DESCRIPTION: • Part 1 – 3.6 Intro and Dashboard Navigation: A short intro on Jake/Aivre background story. Followed by a quick discussion on the main changes going from 2.6 to 3.6, walking users through Aivre’s main dashboard navigation features and how they work for each user depending on their plan. • Part 2 – Automation Demo: A heavy demo section walking viewers through different report options, how Aivre Mobile works with automation, organizational features and how to upload and tag photos using data autofill. • Part 3 – Data Analytics Demo: Focused on data and sketch, walking viewers through GSE’s current data requirements, the sales comparison approach, and Aivre analytics. • Part 4 – GSE Compliance and Exporting: Covering the compliance checker, how to export a zip file, how Aivre reduces revisions, and Q/A. |
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The Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute invites its members and their guests to the
95th Annual Installation.
Come and enjoy a special evening with friends and colleagues while we honor our
2027 Chapter Officers and Directors.
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Aliso Viejo Ranch
100 Park Avenue
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Networking 5:30pm
Dinner 7:00pm
Followed by Installation Program
The program will include the installation
of the Chapter’s 2027 Officers:
President William Jones, MAI, AI-GRS
Vice President Jeffrey Hogan, SRA, AI-RRS
Treasurer Alex Liu, MAI
Secretary Matthew Moore, MAI
2027 Branch Directors
2027 Region VII Representatives
Seating is limited.
Reservation deadline is January 5, 2027
$85.00 per person
Includes
Free Parking
Dinner Buffet
No Host Bar
THERE IS NO CE FOR THIS EVENT – THIS IS A SOCIAL EVENT