Business Practices and Ethics

Instructor: Vincent Downing, MAI, SRA

This course addresses topics that were not included in the previous version, such as the Guide Notes to Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Numerous Q&As address real-life, up-to-date matters that appraisers encounter in various assignments, including mortgage lending, litigation, property tax appeal, and many more.

The course contains relevant and much-needed information for professional appraisers.

The content emphasizes:
• Business practices issues, such as how to respond to seemingly unreasonable requests, how to address client pressure, and how to approach a complex assignment
• Which standards apply to Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates for Designation, Practicing Affiliates, and Affiliates, and when they apply
• The key principles of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute
• How to identify and avoid behavior that violates the Code of Professional Ethics or Standards
• The correct way to use the Appraisal Institute’s designations, emblems, and logo
• Understanding the Appraisal Institute’s enforcement process

NOTE: The AQB approved this course for 4 hours of CE. This is due to some content being specific to the Appraisal Institute. Check with your state for approved credit hours.

Student Materials

Student materials for this course can be downloaded (save $15!) or picked up on site. Direct ship will not be available for this offering.

NOTE:The document, Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute, is a required document to have in class. The document is accessible by download only. All students, including those that chose the direct ship or pick up on-site option of materials delivery, must sign in to the Knowledge Center to download the document. Once signed-in, click “My Programs” on the left-hand side navigation, and then click Business Practices and Ethics. You will find the document under “Student Materials.”

Downloads
• Table of Contents and Overview (PDF)
• Course Schedule (PDF)

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When registering, select “Download” from the Material Deliver dropdown. You will receive a link to the materials in your confirmation e-mail then can print materials or bring on your laptop as you choose. You’ll also have access to these materials in the AI Knowledge center for 1 year from the date of registration. Be sure to bring your materials to class – extras will not be available.

Education Credits

Full attendance of this course: 7 hrs CE from the Appraisal Institute. 4 hrs CE from Alaska State

NOTE: The AQB approved this course for 4 hours of CE. This is due to some content being specific to the Appraisal Institute. Check with your state for approved credit hours. Appraisal Institute members will receive 7 hours of A.I. credit.

Attendance Requirements

100% attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. This follows Appraiser Qualifications Board minimum criteria requirements. A “classroom hour” is defined as 50 minutes out of each 60 minute segment. A 10-minute break per hour is allowed and a student would still meet the 100% attendance requirement. Students should not be late or leave early; if they are late or leave early, they will not receive credit.

Cancellation Policy

Up to 15 days prior to program start date, $50 cancellation fee.
2-14 days prior to program start date, $75 cancellation fee.
Less than 2 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment unless a student replacement is provided.

NOTE: If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify the Appraisal Institute’s Seattle Chapter in writing at least two weeks in advance and we will arrange for reasonable accommodations. We reserve the right to cancel, limit, or reschedule the course and change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations.

Location

Residence Inn
1025 E 35th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508

Schedule
Registration: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Class: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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If you need to pay by check or are a government employee and will need an invoice or other considerations, contact the chapter office at (206) 622-8425.

Tuition

$200.00 Appraisal Institute Member
$250.00 Non-member
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