At the Northern California Chapter, you will find a community of appraisal professionals that you can rely on with confidence.
We are well-known and respected for the unmatched, unique learning and networking opportunities that we make available. We have provided high-quality, relevant real estate appraisal education trusted by real estate professionals for decades. Whether you are embarking on your career, looking to advance to the next level, or an established veteran, you will find both synchronous (via ZOOM) and live education options to meet your needs.
For 2025, we are offering “live” entry-level (Basic / Qualifying Education) and advanced-level (Designation Education) in the geographic areas that we service. You will find a variety of timely offerings available throughout the year. As we forge ahead, our goal is to continue to serve as a hub for appraisal professionals to connect while continuing to set the standard for exceptional, impactful education in the market.
Join us in shaping the future of the real estate appraisal profession through our quality education and collaborative opportunities.
Member Spotlight
Melissa Downing
MAI, AI-GRS
Newly Designated AI-GRS and 2026 Spring Conference Committee
Mitch Margolis
MAI
Newly Designated MAI and served on the 2024 Fall Conference Committee
Matt Atwood
MAI
Newly Designated MAI and Networking Technology Chair Presenter
Stacey Thoyre
MAI, WELL AP, CDEI, LEED Green Associate
National Education Chair, 2025 National President's Award and Claudia B. Carleton Legacy in Leadership Award
Joe Cormier-Knopp
MAI, AI-GRS
2025 Education Chair and 2026 Spring Conference Chair and 2026 Chapter Secretary
Richard M. Betts
MAI, SRA (retired)
Recipient of the 2024 Appraisal Institute's National Lifetime Achievement Award
Ashley Jordan
2026 Silicon Valley Branch Chapter Chair
Joe Lynch
SRA
2025 Dawn Molitor-Gennrich Education Award, Newly Designated SRA and ADU Webinar Presenter
Dawn Molitor-Gennrich
SRA, AI-RRS (1961-2023)
2023 Northern California Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award
Events & Education
The Appraisal Institute is the acknowledged worldwide leader in residential and commercial real estate appraisal education.
All Events
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Events
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It's Synchronous! Learn from Where it is Convenient and Comfortable for You
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) Brown Bag Discussion Group
It's Synchronous! Learn from Where it is Convenient and Comfortable for YouIt's Relevant. It's FREE! Join us for our newest Interactive Chat - Beyond the Chatbot: Three Levels of AI for Appraisers! All appraisers and support staff are welcome and invited […]
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Chapter Business Meeting
It's Synchronous! Participate from Where it is Convenient and Comfortable for YouDesignation certificates will be presented to newly Designated Members and Chapter President Chris Daniel, SRA, will provide updates on Chapter, Regional and National Appraisal Institute issues. Join us via ZOOM. […]
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2026-27 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
It's Synchronous! Learn from Where it is Convenient and Comfortable for YouRegister by September 9th Save up to $70! Instructor: Greg Migdale, AI-GRS This required 7-hour continuing education course, copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation, focuses on USPAP requirements for ethical […]
