2025 Coastal California Conference

The ZOOM and MATERIAL links were sent out
around 4:35pm on Wednesday, July 16 from lisa-norcal-ai.org@shared1.ccsend.com
Links can only be sent to those who have provided their Photo IDs in advance 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.  Those working for government agencies or financial institutions often have firewalls that prohibit proper delivery; assistance from your internal IT Support Team may be needed.

A synchronous (via ZOOM) 4-hour CEC program

After a multi-year hiatus, the Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute proudly revived one of the region’s most respected education and networking events in 2021. Formerly known as the Monterey Bay Appraisal Seminar (MBAS), this iconic program has now entered a new era as the Coastal California Conference. With a renewed focus and expanded scope, the conference now addresses appraisal challenges and opportunities unique to California’s diverse coastal communities. Originally launched in 1960 through a collaborative effort by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers (SREA), the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), and the American Right of Way Association (ARWA), the event has long been a cornerstone for professional development along California’s Central Coast.

Now reimagined for today’s appraisal professionals, the Coastal California Conference continues that rich legacy — offering timely insights, top-tier education, and invaluable connections in one of the most beautiful settings in the state.

 

Opening Keynote
Reimagining the Appraiser Pipeline: A New Vision for Qualifications and Access
Lisa K. Desmarais, Vice President of Appraisal Issues, The Appraisal Foundation

Breakout Topics include
Is Your Appraisal Business Built Right? A CPA’s Perspective
Adapting Your Appraisal Practice: What Attorneys and the IRS Expect
Dynamic Interviews:  Getting What you Need for Credible Appraisal Reports *
Digging into Value: Appraising Agricultural Properties *

(*) For the final presentations of the day, attendees will choose to attend one of these two asterisked breakouts.  

Presenters include
Dana Collins, Former Appraiser for the IRS
Kyle Krasa, Estate Attorney, Krasa Law, Inc.
JoAnn Wall, ARA, Above and Beyond Real Estate Services, Inc.
Peter J. Tansill, CPA, Certified Public Accountant
Dan Lindeman, Appraisal Referral Network
Becky Jones, VP / Brokerage Manager Monterey Bay Region, Sotheby’s International
Robert Melfe, Robert B. Melfe, Appraisals and Essential Appraisal Training

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 20 points of Appraisal Institute CEC, pre-approved for 4-hours of CA SBE Training Credit (for assessors) and 4-hours of CA BREA CEC (#25CP754601616)
• 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 Northern California Chapter Office upon completing your online registration.

 

Join Us LIVE Post-Conference for a “Simply Social” starting at 6pm
– Enjoy Networking, No host Beverages and Appetizers
– No RSVP necessary to attend the Simply Social; just show up!
– All are welcome

Monterey
Esteban  Casa Munras Garden Hotel and Spa 700 Munras Ave., Monterey

 

Become a CCC Sponsor
Every level includes complimentary attendance!  Learn more

 

Still Time to Secure Your Spot!
Appraisal Institute Members – Designated Members, Associate Members, Candidates for Designation and Affiliates – $125
Standard / Non-AI Professionals – $150

 

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