The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor an all-discipline National USPAP 2020-2021 7-hour Update Course on Tuesday, March 10 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The course will be held at Caitlyn & Cody’s Diner & Restaurant, 1907 John Fries Hwy (Rte 663), Quakertown, PA 18951 (Phone: 215-536-8888). The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA, IFA. Sign-in starts at 8:30 am.
Mr. Luciani is a PA Certified Real Estate Appraiser & Assessor. He 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 National USPAP Update Course from the Appraisal Foundation is a one-day course that focuses on changes to USPAP for 2020-21 and on appraisal issues that affect daily appraisal practice. Mr. Luciani will present the current changes to USPAP in a variety of scenarios that challenge participants to interpret and apply USPAP to situations they encounter in their daily practice. This course is designed to assist appraisers in all areas of appraisal practice seeking competency in USPAP, including those subject to state licensing and certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers.
This course is required for all State Licensed or Certified Real Property Appraisers and Assessors. All who register and pay by February 28 will receive their C.E. Certificate at the end of the class.
The cost of the 1-day course is $189 per person and includes both USPAP books, breakfast at 8:30 am, lunch, and an afternoon snack.
Seating is limited, so please register early for the course, which meets the USPAP continuing education requirements for most appraisers, including the ASA requirement of one 7-hour USPAP update course every five years for accredited appraisers.
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 to 7201 Frankford Ave Box #6, Philadelphia, PA 19135. Real Property Appraisers and Assessors should include their License or Certification Number and State (PA, NJ, DE). For questions about the Course, please call Blythe Kelly at 609-502-4037.
The National USPAP Update Course from the Appraisal Foundation is a one-day course that focuses on recent changes to USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. This course, which clarifies several commonly misunderstood aspects of USPAP, will aid appraisers in all areas of appraisal practice seeking updated USPAP competency, including those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers.
The National USPAP Update Course from the Appraisal Foundation is a one-day course that focuses on recent changes to USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. This course, which clarifies several commonly misunderstood aspects of USPAP, will aid appraisers in all areas of appraisal practice seeking updated USPAP competency, including those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers. 
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