Spring 2011 Conference
 
 
at the
Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa
Wednesday, February 23 & Thursday, February 24, 2011
300 East Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
623-935-3811
1-800-327-0396
Special Pricing on Rooms at the Wigwam - Call for Reservations
14 Continuing Education Credits for Appraisers - All Approved
$150 (includes both days and lunch) for AAREA members who register by January 31, 2010.
$200 (includes both days and lunch) for non-AAREA members who register by December 31, 2010
 
 
 
AGENDA
 
To Access the Agenda and the Bios of the Presenters, please click on the lnk below.

 
 
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration

Morning Session - 3 Hours Continuing Education - Approved

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
First Panel - Red Flags: Reviewers from various entites, both governmental and lending institutions will discuss the red flags that alert reviewers to concerns and the most common errors.
Presenters:
Linda Verbecken, Owner, Appraisal Compliance Review, Inc, Staff Apraiser, Wisonsin Dept. of Regulation & Licensing Division of Enforcement
Anette Petersen, Real Estate Lending Manger, Credit Union West, Glendale, Arizona
George Mann, MAI, SRA, MRICS, Chief Appraiser and Managing Director, Collateral Evaluation Services, LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio.

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 - 12:00 Noon Second Panel - Software Changes - Leaders in software for appraisers will be discussing new forms new reporting methods, and opportunities available to build and diversify an appraiser's client base.
This panel is also expected to cover new reporting methods and programs for commercial appraisers.
Presenters:
John S Cirincione, SRA,CRE,FRICS, Director of Business Development for JVI Solutions,Lake Mary, Florida; Vice-Chair of MISMO Property & Valuation Services Workgroup.
George Opelka, Sr. Vice President ACI

12:00 - 1:00 p.m Box Lunch

Afternoon Session - 4 Hours Continuing Education - Approved

1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Course #ABA 0610-938 - Loss Prevention Program for Real Estate Appraisers
Instructors:
Peter Christensen, Esq., LIA's General Counsel
Todd Stevens, Esq., Defense Attorney
Sponsored by LIA Administrators & Insurance Services, AAREA's first Platinum Sponsor. A percentage of
the registration fees attributed to this class will go to AAREA and the AAREA Foundation.
Special Note: For those who have their E & O Insurance through LIA, they will receive between $25 and 50 credit on their insurance renewal for taking this class.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Morning Session - 3 Hours Continuing Education -Approved
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. First Panel - Appraisal Delivery Changes, Data Mining and other changes on the horizon
With the Dodd-Frank bill in place there will be the requirement for closer scrutiny of appraisals by
lenders, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and others. This will require changes in the delivery system as well as
changes in how reports are processed.
Presenters:
Scott Telford, Certified Residential Appraiser, Director, Product Management FNC INC.
James (Ed) Jones, CEO Exact Bid, Inc.

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 - 12:00 Noon Second Panel - Green Technology and Appraising - A major national provider of green techonology
education will be providing information on where to go to get information and what impact green technology
has on value. Additionally, there will be information on where to find out experts in green technology in Arizona
based on their own homebuilding experiences. This panel is structured to be of value to both commercial and
residential appraisers.
Presenters:
John Stovall, VP EcoBrokers
Debbi Norton, General Contractor, personal residence

12:00 - 1:00 p.m Box Lunch

Afternoon Session - 4 Hours Continuing Education - Approved

1:00 - 1:45 p.m. FBI - Mortgage Fraud
Instructor, Special Agent Kevin Luke

1:45 - 2:00 p.m. Break

2:00 - 3:15 p.m. National and Local Regulations and Statutory Requirements
Presenters:
Bruce Fitzsimons, Immediate Past President AARO, Appraisal Foundation, State Regulartory
Advisory Group, Member and Past Chair of Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board

3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Break

3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Education - Changes in Requirements, Opportunities Enhance Marketability
Presenters:
John Beshk, Real Estate Program Director, Mesa Community College

4:45 - 5:15 p.m. Conference Wrap Up - Joanna Conde, President, Arizona Appraisers State Conference


In addition to the panel presentations, there will be numerous sponsors who provide services to
appraisers who will be in attendance and available to answer your questions.

A silent auction will be held during the Conference with the proceeds to benefit
the AAREA Foundation education fund. (Grants/Scholarships for appraisers who
wish to continue their education and work towards designation.)



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AAREA Members
Register by January 31, 2011

$150.00 - both days including lunch.

 
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Non-AAREA and Out of State people can also register. To see the registration fees, click below.
 
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Sponsor Registration
 
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Sponsor registration page looks generic, but it will take you to where you can enter the name of the Company, etc.