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Register Today for March through June 2021 Real Property Seminars (Updated)

Dear ASA Members and Friends,

We wanted to let you know that we are moving ahead with another offering of Real Property Continuing Education Classes in March, April and May 2021. More classes are coming in June as well. Check back at this website for updated information or contact us here.

Robert Luciani and his team will be offering the following Real Property Seminars as noted on this website at the events page.

Registration:

Send a note with your name, address, email address and phone number and mail with a check for the appropriate amount payable to:

Metro. Phila. Appraisal Seminars
℅ Blythe Kelly (609-502-4037)
135 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901

Registration Information Required
Name:
Address:
Email Address:
Phone Number:

Advisory: Please note that due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the classes will be conducted with appropriate safety measures and social distancing. If any of the classes cannot be held, participants will be notified in advance and either credit will be provided for future classes or refunds will be available.

Register Today for January and February 2021 Real Property Seminars

Dear ASA Members and Friends,

We wanted to let you know that we are moving ahead with offering Real Property Continuing Education Classes in early 2021.

Robert Luciani and his team will be offering the following Real Property Seminars:

Seminar Topics:

Multi-family Income Property Valuation

Understanding Leases

APB Valuation Advisory #8 From the Appraisal Foundation: Collection & Verification of Residential Data in the Sales Comparison Approach

RP Seminar: PA Appraisers/Assessors Certification Law

Dates/Times/Fees:

Download the PDF with dates, times and fees here for January and February courses here.

Registration:

Send a note with your name, address, email address and phone number and mail with check for the appropriate amount payable (see PDF) to:

Metro. Phila. Appraisal Seminars
℅ Blythe Kelly (609-502-4037)
135 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901

Registration Information Required
Name:
Address:
Email Address:
Phone Number:

3-HR Pennsylvania Understanding Leases Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a three-hour Pennsylvania Continuing Education class — Understanding Leases on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 9:00 am to noon at Andy’s Diner, 2224 Lincoln Highway (Rte 1) Trevose, PA 19053 (215-638-1444)

The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA, IFA, a PA Certified Real Estate Appraiser & Assessor. Mr. Luciani is Deputy Assessor in the Office of Property Assessment for the City of Philadelphia. Chapter Members are familiar with him from the courses he teaches as an AQB (Appraiser Qualifications Board) Certified USPAP Instructor.

From farmland to factories, from malls to warehouses, from hotels to offices, from stores to apartments, more than 60% of Pennsylvania real estate is leased, not owned outright. This course reviews basic lease law, both common law and Pennsylvania statutes.

Appraisers will learn how the terms and provisions of leases impact the income stream, the valuation process, and ultimately the property value. Assessors will get an overview of how lease terms such as expenses, percentage rent, overage rent and tenant improvements establish the value of the lease for assessment purposes. Both will be exposed to the basics of lease analysis — gross vs. net leases, percentage of sales clauses, etc. The object is preparation for advanced courses in real property appraising and assessing.

Please register early for this class which qualifies for three (3) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

Tuition for the class is $65 per person, which includes all course materials, breakfast at 8:30 am and lunch at noon, and may be paid by check or online. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35 and mail, including your name, phone number and email address, to ASA Philadelphia, 1229 Chestnut St PMB 232, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4140. Please RSVP by email to Anita Luciani, Administrative Assistant.

PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Luciani will conduct two (2) Pennsylvania Continuing Ed classes for Appraisers and Assessors at Andy’s Diner on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, a 3-HR Pennsylvania Understanding Leases Course ($65) from 9:00 am to noon, and a 2-HR Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course ($45) from 1:00-3:00 pm.

2-HR Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a two-hour Pennsylvania Appraisers/Assessors Law Certification Course on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Andy’s Diner, 2224 Lincoln Highway (Rte 1) Trevose, PA 19053 (215-638-1444)

Robert Luciani The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA, IFA, a PA Certified Real Estate Appraiser & Assessor. Mr. Luciani is Deputy Assessor in the Office of Property Assessment for the City of Philadelphia. Chapter Members are familiar with him from the courses he teaches as an AQB (Appraiser Qualifications Board) Certified USPAP Instructor.

The class covers the required topics of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act and the Assessors Certification Law, and the Regulations of the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers. It emphasizes changes to the laws made during the past two years and offers a refresher on the provisions most relevant to everyday practice.

2-HR PA Appraisal Law Course The Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers requires biennial recertification for State Licensed Appraisers and Assessors, with all certificates expiring on June 30 of odd-numbered years (eg., 6/30/19). This class meets the specific requirement for two (2) appraisal re-certification hours on the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act.

Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for two (2) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

Tuition for the class is $45 per person, which includes all course materials and lunch at noon, and may be paid by check or online. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35 and mail, including your name, phone number, and email address, to ASA Philadelphia, 1229 Chestnut St PMB 232, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4140. Please RSVP by email to Anita Luciani, Administrative Assistant.

Real Property: 4-Hour Continuing Education Class

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a four (4) hour class – Collection & Verification of Residential Data in the Sales Comparison Approach – from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 530 W Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Washington, PA 19034 (215-646-4637). The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

The four-hour Collection & Verification of Residential Data in the Sales Comparison Approach Class is required of all Licensed Pennsylvania and New Jersey Real Property Appraisers before the next license renewal. The class is based on Valuation Advisory #8 from the Appraisal Practices Board of The Appraisal Foundation.

Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for four (4) hours of Continuing Education (CE) Credit for Pennsylvania and New Jersey Licensed Appraisers.

Tuition for the course is $75.00, which includes course materials and a Continental Breakfast. Please complete the Registration Form and mail it with your check for $75.00 to ASA Philadelphia Chapter, c/o Blythe Kelly (609-502-4037), 135 Wells Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901. Seating is limited so please reserve ASAP.

2-HR Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a two-hour Pennsylvania Appraisers/Assessors Law Certification Course on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 530 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Washington, PA (215-646-4637). The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

The class covers required topics of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act and the Assessors Certification Law, and the Regulations of the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers. It emphasizes changes to the laws made during the past two years, and offers a refresher on the provisions most relevant to everyday practice.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers requires biennial recertification for State Licensed Appraisers and Assessors, with all certificates expiring on June 30 of odd-numbered years (i.e., 6/30/17). This class meets the specific requirement for two (2) appraisal re-certification hours on the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act.

Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for two (2) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

Tuition for the class is $45 per person, which includes all course materials, and may be paid by check or online. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35 and mail, including your name, phone number and email address, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

September Meeting: The Real Estate Market and Valuation Issues

The September Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm; all ASA members are welcome. The general meeting starts at 6:30. It will include the installation of the 2016-2017 Chapter Officers and presentation of the 2016 George D. Sinclair Award.

The guest speaker will be Neil F. Axler, a Director at RSM US LLP’s New York office specializing in Real Estate Valuation Services. He will talk about “The State of the Real Estate Market and Current Valuation Issues.” A graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Axler’s career path included stops at Arthur Andersen, Deloitte, Marshall & Stevens, and most recently at FMV Opinions.

With over 20 years of valuation consulting experience here and abroad, Mr. Axler’s current projects include valuations for financial reporting; trust and estate; federal government agencies; special servicers; tax appeals; litigation; bankruptcy and restructuring. A popular speaker, panelist and author, he has first-hand knowledge of the economic, financial and market factors that drive the development of public real estate policy.

As seating for this talk is limited, please register early for this educational and productive evening which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

Dinner is $35 per person for members and guests. Members: Last chance this season to buy the 5 Meeting Plan for $110 – a $65 saving! To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35. Please RSVP by Friday, September 11, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by mail to 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

SAVE THE DATES. This is the first meeting of the 2016-2017 season. Other meetings, all at the Doubletree, are November 16, January 18 (Breakfast) and March 15. A May dinner meeting at a special venue is also planned but not finalized.

2-Hr. Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a two-hour Pennsylvania Appraisers/Assessors Law Certification Course on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

2hr pa certification course The class covers required topics of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act and the Assessors Certification Law, and the Regulations of the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers. It emphasizes changes to the laws made during the past two years, and offers a refresher on the provisions most relevant to everyday practice.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers requires biennial recertification for State Licensed Appraisers and Assessors, with all certificates expiring on June 30 of odd-numbered years (i.e., 6/30/15). This class meets the specific requirement for two (2) appraisal re-certification hours on the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act.

Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for two (2) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

NOTE: Appraisers taking this class may also be interested in attending the March Meeting of the ASA Philadelphia Chapter on the same day, in the same location, starting right after the class at 6:30 pm.

May Meeting: Assessing the Citywide Reassessment

The May Chapter Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the The Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia, 300 W 2nd St, Essington, Pa 19029 (610-521-4705). Please note the special venue! The Board of Directors will meet at 5:00 pm; all ASA members are welcome. The general meeting starts at 6:30. The guest speakers, both from the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment. will be Deputy Administrator Michael Piper, CPE, and Deputy Director Kevin Keene.

Michael Piper will revisit "Assessment Issues and Property Taxes" in light of the recent citywide reassessment in Philadelphia. Mr. Piper, who earned his MBA at Temple University, is a member of the International Association of Assessing Officers, and the Assessors Association of Pennsylvania, where he has served as President of the Southeast Chapter, and as Chairman of the Editorial Board of the AAP Journal. A Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator since 1995, he has worked at the Office of Property Assessment and former Board of Revision of Taxes for over 20 years.

Kevin Keene will examine the "Methodology of Citywide Reassessment," describing in lay terms the nuts and bolts of Mass Appraisal. Mr. Keene, who took his B.A. at Clark University in Worcester, MA, has worked at the Office of Property Assessment since 1991. As the Residential Administrator for the past two years, he is responsible for the statistical models used to estimate market values. He created the Mass Appraisal system now in use and has directed five major reevaluations for the City.

Both speakers will take questions after their talks, which are sure to be of interest to members professionally, as appraisers, and personally, as citizen taxpayers.

Please register early for this educational and productive evening which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

Dinner is $35 per person for members and guests. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35. Please RSVP by Monday, May 5, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by mail to 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

NOTE: Appraisers attending this Meeting may also be interested in the 2-Hr. Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course sponsored by the ASA Philadelphia Chapter and held on the same day, in the same location, before the Meeting from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.