ASA to Host Mid-Atlantic Real Property Educational Conference in Atlantic City, April 10-11, 2019

By Sharon Reed

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is hosting the  Mid-Atlantic Real Property Educational Conference at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ on April 10-11, 2019. To register online go to: www.njasaifa.com.

Conference Chair Robert Solotist, ASA, IFA, of R.A.S. Appraisal Associates in Parsippany, NJ, answered a few questions about the upcoming conference:

ASA: What is the focus of the Mid-Atlantic Real Property Educational Conference on April 10-11, 2019?

Bob Solotist: : Our focus is to provide good education for appraisers in the Mid-Atlantic states and  allow them to garner their CE credits for the entire year. The conference will expose them to a professional organization that works for the member in all things appraisal related, including local and national legislation.

Tropicana Atlantic City

ASA: Who are the opening speakers?

Bob Solotist: Our opening speaker on Day 1 is Dave Bunton, president of The Appraisal Foundation. Our opening speaker on Day 2 is Thomas Munizzo, ASA, IFA, one of our members from Chicago, who will address new proposals from the mortgage industry on the topic of Hybrid Appraisals. There will be many other great speakers at the conference, including Phil Crawford whose podcast ‘Voice of the Appraiser‘ is known throughout the country. Phil will be speaking on ‘Block Chain Data Management’ and ‘The Appraiser and Antitrust.’

ASA: Who are some of the other speakers?

Bob Solotist: Robert J. Luciani, ASA, IFA, ASA Real Property Committee chair, and William P. Wilson III, FASA, past chair of the ASA Real Property Committee and current chair of the ASA Real Property Education Committee,  who will be addressing areas in which to expand their business; Joseph G. Kettell, ASA, author, lecturer, expert witness, and Alexander L. Hazen, ASA, IFAS, both of whom will be speaking on ‘Assessment Valuation Issues.’

ASA: Who is the intended audience for the conference? 

Bob Solotist: Real Estate Appraisers from Virginia to Massachusetts which are states we have applied for CE approval. The conference is already approved for 14 CE credits in New Jersey.

ASA: What will people gain from attending this conference?

Bob Solotist: Education in adapting to new and better ways to perform job functions, along with the ability to expand their business into areas where they presently may not work. In addition, appraisers will be able to learn about current nuances and facts as well as having the opportunity to discuss their difficulties with other peers or find a mentor to help them with a hard case.

ASA: How many years has this conference been held?

Bob Solotist: The NJ NAIFA has been holding this conference for over 50 years, previously for New Jersey appraisers. With the merger of the two organizations we have expanded the conference into the Mid-Atlantic States. People helping organize the event are from local New Jersey and Philadelphia ASA chapters. As Conference Chair I am being assisted by assistant chair persons Charles E. Blau, Esq., ASA, IFAC, Paul D. Roberts, ASAFrancis C. Heil III, ASA, IFA, prior NJ State Director Sherrie Galderisi, ASA, IFA, SRA– plus a host of other members helping out wherever they can.

ASA: Is there anything else you’d like to tell ASA blog readers?

Bob Solotist: This conference is for the industry, not just for our members. Hopefully the venue will provide us the ability to showcase our talents as well as those of our sponsors. Our anticipated goal is to increase our membership and have people feel good about the industry knowing that someone is there to support them. It is the most reasonably priced Real Property Education Conference in the country, and all of your meals are provided.

To register online go to www.njasaifa.com. An early bird registration discount will be available through February 28, 2019. If you are a Real Property appraiser, join ASA between now and the end of the conference, and attend the full conference (including the reception), we will refund $50 towards your membership and you will attend the conference as a member, also saving you $50.

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