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2024 Monterey Bay Appraisal Seminar (MBAS)
July 12, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The ZOOM link was sent around 8:50am on Wednesday, July 10 (from lisa-norcal-ai.org@shared1.ccsend.com) to all confirmed registrants who provided their Photo IDs in advance. Links can only be sent to those who have provided their Photo IDs to lisa@norcal-ai.org. Registrants will want to check ALL of their email accounts as well as spam/junk folders for this important information; especially the email address listed in your Appraisal Institute “MyAccount” portal.
Pathways. Compliance. Forms. Trends.

This 7-hour synchronous (formerly called virtual classroom) format via ZOOM makes it easy to attend from anywhere – no commute, no parking fees . . . no hassles!
The Monterey Bay Appraisal Seminar (MBAS) originated in 1960 as a joint offering sponsored by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers (SREA), The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and The American Right of Way Association (ARWA). After a hiatus of several years, in 2021 the Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute proudly revitalized this iconic, long-standing education and networking event.
Keynote “State of the Profession”
Angela G. Jemmott, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers
Topics include
– Appraisal Compliance Review: A Discussion with Appraisal Reviewers
– The NEW Residential Form: What is the UAD and Forms Redesign Initiative?
– Discussion of Local Real Estate Trends: Perspectives from Residential & Commercial Brokers
Presenters include
Jeanine Kraus, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, VP Chief Appraiser, Bank of Stockton
Kathleen Fahey Poulton, SRA, AI-RRS, Senior Director, Deputy Chief Appraiser (Residential), Fremont Bank
Jeff Bradford, Founder & CEO, Bradford Technologies
Ken DeFeo, Senior Manager |SF Collateral Risk, Fannie Mae
Ben Heinrich, Coldwell Banker
Hap Albers, Albers Real Estate
Reuben Helick, Cushman & Wakefield
Denis A. DeSaix, MAI, SRA, Metrocal Appraisal
John Hibbard, The Meridian Valuation Group
Robert Melfe, Rabobank, N.A
A Special Note About Registering:
- Never attended an Appraisal Institute Offering or not yet updated your password / log-in since October 1, 2019 – follow these simple steps before registering.
- Those seeking credit from states outside of California are strongly encouraged to check directly with their state licensing board(s) to confirm that the specific state(s) will (1) accept synchronous education, (2) accepts education from an out-of-state provider and/or (3) offers reciprocal credit if the offering is approved by the CA BREA.
- This synchronous program is approved for 35 points of Appraisal Institute CEC and 7-hours of BREA CEC (#24CP754601581). An application has been submitted for 7-hours of SBE Training Credit (for assessors).
- Instruction will be held via Interactive Technology (ZOOM) and is based on the “live” classroom version that falls under the requirements for synchronous education
- It is the student’s responsibility to have the required equipment – dependable Internet access, computer, webcam and microphone, agrees that attendance will be monitored and to forward their Photo ID/ Driver’s License to the Chapter Office upon completing your online registration.
Join Us LIVE Post-Seminar for “Simply Socials” starting at 5:30pm
– Enjoy Networking, No host beverages and Appetizers
– No RSVP necessary to attend the Simply Socials; just show up!
– All are welcome
| Monterey | Soquel (Santa Cruz area) |
| Casa Munras Garden Hotel and Spa 700 Munras Ave., Monterey |
Beer Thirty 2504 S. Main Street, Soquel |
Become a MBAS Sponsor
Every level includes complimentary attendance – Learn more
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Still Time to Secure Your Spot!
Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates and Affiliates – $125
Standard / Non-AI Professionals – $150




