Appraisal and Evaluation Compliance and Performing Property Evaluations

Description

Register for one or both - only $199 each!

 APPRAISAL AND EVALUATION WORKSHOP - March 18, 2026 

Essential Training for Managing Appraisal Risk and Regulatory Compliance

The virtual, instructor-led 2026 Appraisal and Evaluation Compliance seminar provides essential risk management principles and is highly relevant for professionals engaged in the appraisal or evaluation functions within banking. This includes individuals responsible for ordering, managing, or reviewing appraisals, conducting evaluations, and overseeing real estate lending risk management.   

This program will update you on current regulations and regulatory changes made by the current administration, Agency Guidance including your state laws on evaluations and AMCs and provide guidance on Policy & Procedure decisions.  Hot Topics such as Reconsideration of Value, Bias in the Appraisal Process, new residential appraisal form, and the Use of AI in Appraisals and Reviews will also be discussed, along with examiner findings.  

• Federal Laws and Agency Guidance
• State Regulations
• Appraisal Exemptions
• GSE rules and recent form changes
• The Appraisal Foundation Document Changes
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Hot Topics for Bank Examiners

Who Should Attend:

• Risk and Compliance Officers
• Appraisal Department Managers and Staff
• Credit Staff
• Loan Review
• Anyone involved in the bidding, engaging, receiving, and reviewing of appraisals and evaluations

PERFORMING PROPERTY EVALUATIONS - March 19, 2026 

Learn or improve your ability to perform Commercial Evaluations by attending the virtual, instructor-led Performing Commercial Evaluations 6-hour course. Tailored specifically for internal bank members responsible for reviewing or conducting evaluations, this course provides a robust framework for mastering the intricacies of property evaluation.

What You’ll Learn:

• Identifying the Subject Property: Gain the skills to accurately identify and characterize the subject property, ensuring precise and relevant evaluations.
• Rules for Performing Residential and Commercial Evaluations and Validations: Learn the rules and the flexible options allowed for performing both residential and commercial evaluations and validations.
• Safety and Soundness: Learn to identify the products that match the risk and how to protect yourself with assumptions.
• Lease Analysis: Dive deep into the world of leases, exploring key terminologies and various lease types. Understand the nuances that impact property value and financial performance.
• Office Building Case Study: Apply your knowledge in a practical, real-world scenario with an in-depth case study of an office building. This hands-on exercise reinforces learning and boosts confidence in conducting evaluations.

Who Should Attend:

• Internal bank members involved in performing internal evaluations and validations
• Internal bank members involved in commercial property reviews (evaluations and/or appraisals)
• Bank staff looking to enhance their evaluation skills

COURSE DEVELOPER AND PRESENTER:

Cheryl B. Bella, MAI, AI-GRS, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor

Cheryl B. Bella is a General State Certified Appraiser in the State of Louisiana and the State of Texas. She has earned both the MAI and AI-GRS.