Schedule and Invited Speakers

The conference is being submitted for 14 hours of Appraiser CE.


Sun., Sept. 25

Appraiser Trainee/Supervisor Sessions:

12:40 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. - Common Mistakes -Support Your Adjustments – Reduce Your Revisions – Record Keeping: Pam Teel, MNAA

1:25 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - Trainee/Supervisor Protection & Documentation: Craig Capilla

1:45 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. - Get Involved with your State Organization and NAA: Malinda Griffin, MNAA

Trainee breakout sessions:

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. - The Life Cycle of an Appraisal: John Dingeman, MNAA

3:10 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. - Design Styles and ADU’s: George Paquette, MNAA

3:40 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - How to Market Yourself: Blaine Feyen

Supervisor breakout sessions:

2:40 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Create Your Own Bootcamp for Trainees: Heather Sullivan, MNAA

3:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. – Diversify Your Practice: Bryan Reynolds, MNAA

3:20 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Writing Your Report with the Best Intentions: Josh Walitt, MNAA

Mon., Sept. 26

8:15 - 8:45 a.m.

General sessions:

Federal Valuation Regulatory Update: Jim Park, ASC

8:45 - 10:00 a.m.

Back to Basics: How to Really Support Your Market Conditions and Adjustments: Joshua Walitt, MNAA, Walitt Solutions

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

How to Address a State Complaint: Craig Capilla, Franklin, Greenswag, Channon & Capilla, LLC, Michael Brunson, MNAA, RPD Analytics and Janeen Isaacson, Lipson Neilson, P.C.

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

General Sessions:

USPAP Q & A Panel: Session Moderator-Michelle Czekalski Bradley, MNAA, Panelists: Greg Stephens, MNAA, Mel Black, MNAA, Colibri Group / McKissock, LLC, Samuel Henderson, MNAA, Henderson Professional Development Seminars, Michael Brunson, MNAA, RPD Analytics and Heather Sullivan, Aloft Appraisal

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Giving Back to the Profession: Paul Ryll, Oscar Mike Appraisal Group

3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

Measuring Tools and Standards: John Brenan, MNAA, Clear Capital, Mark Walser, Incenter and John Dingeman, MNAA, Class Valuation

Tues., Sept. 27

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Appraiser Session:

Hybrid Appraisals - What Do They Mean for Appraisers: James Baumberger, MNAA, First Choice a division of NPAS

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Appraisal management Session:

Hybrid Appraisals - What Do They Mean for Appraisal Managers: John Brenan, MNAA, Clear Capital

8:45 - 9:30 a.m.

Appraiser Session:

Avoiding Failed Trainee Experience and Improved Workfiles: Jeff Morley, MNAA, Accurity Morley & McConkie, LC

8:45 - 9:30 a.m.

Appraisal management Session:

How to Build a Third-Party Inspector Panel: Chris Hunt, International Valuation Group LLC

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.

Appraiser Session:

GSE and Agency Updates: Lyle Radke, Fannie Mae, James Heaslet, VA, Scott Reuter, Freddie Mac and Brian Barnes, FHA

Appraisal management Session:

10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Owner-Driven Inspections Using Technology: Bill King, Bradford Technologies

Appraisal management Session:

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Appraisal Management Legislative Updates: Scott DiBiasio, Appraisal Institute

1:15 - 2:30 p.m.

General Sessions:

Addressing Appraisal Biases-What is the Solution?: Amelia Lovorn, MNAA, Craig Morley, MNAA, Accurity Morley & McConkie, LC, Luis De La Garza, DLG Appraisal Inc. and Beverly Easterwood, HDC Consulting Group

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

A Word From Your Lawyer: Peter Christensen, Christensen Law Firm

3:45 - 4:30 p.m.

Bridging the Gap in the Real Estate Transaction: Candy Cooke, MNAA, Real Property Counselors