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Weekly Update
Stay current with chapter education opportunities, upcoming events, and important updates from the Appraisal Institute, and more
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A Message from LA Chapter President, Tracey Dietz, SRA, AI-RRS
As we prepare to welcome attendees to New Orleans for the Appraisal Institute’s Annual Conference on April 26–28, 2027, we need your help sharing what makes our city special.
The national planning team would like to feature local insider tips in conference emails, advertisements, and other communications leading up to the event. We are looking for the places, experiences, and advice you would give to friends visiting New Orleans.
Think favorite restaurants, hidden gems, live music spots, neighborhoods to explore, local traditions, transportation tips, must-try food, or anything else that helps someone experience New Orleans like a local.
Please send me any recommendations you would like us to consider. The more variety we have, the better picture we can give attendees of what New Orleans has to offer.
And as a reminder, we are also putting together a Hospitality Committee to help welcome attendees and support the chapter’s involvement in the conference. If you would like to participate, please reach out to me directly.
Thanks for helping us show our guests a great New Orleans experience!
Tracey Dietz, SRA, AI-RRS
2026 Louisiana Chapter President
tracey.dietz@truefootage.tech
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APPRAISAL INSTITUTE NEWS
This section keeps you connected to what is happening at the national level within the Appraisal Institute and across the profession.
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Save $500 on Aivre Annual Tiers: Exclusive Offer for Only Appraisal Institute Members
Appraisal Institute members can take advantage of an exclusive $500 discount on all annual Aivre software tiers—Core, Vision, and Ultra—available until December 31st, 2026. Designed with total pricing transparency, Aivre includes full support for both GPAR and UAD 3.6 reports with absolutely no add-on prices. If you have a staff firm of 5 or more appraisers, please contact sales@aivre.com for more pricing information.
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Input the discount code "APPRAISALINSTITUTE26" into your software tier of choice here.
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Beyond the Brand Premium: Valuing Branded Residences
Thursday, October 22, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
Branded residences are among the fastest-growing segments of hospitality real estate—but a recognized name alone does not establish value or ensure a project’s success. This session will explore the distinctive valuation and consulting issues surrounding hotel-affiliated, stand-alone, and lifestyle-branded residential developments.
The discussion will examine how appraisers and consultants assess the factors that drive performance beyond an assumed brand premium, including buyer demand, competitive positioning, absorption, pricing, amenity packages, homeowner carrying costs, rental-program structures, future supply, and the relationship between the residential component and underlying land value. Attendees will gain practical insight into conducting independent, market-based analyses that help developers, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders test assumptions and make better-informed decisions throughout the development cycle.
Speaker: Katy Black, MAI, Managing Director, HVS
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2-3 Hour Artificial Intelligence Seminar
Date: November 17, 2026
Instructor/Developer: Roy Meyer
Location: Livestream via Zoom
Registration Coming Soon
7-Hour Artificial Intelligence Seminar
Date: Early 2027
Instructor/Developer: Roy Meyer
Location(s): New Orleans, LA & Livestream via Zoom
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Welcome to the 2027 Annual Conference! We're excited to bring our community together for meaningful conversations, valuable connections, and inspiring ideas. Stay tuned for important updates, registration details, program announcements, and everything you'll need to prepare for the conference.
April 26–28, 2027 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Early Bird Registration is open
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Q4 2026 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting
Date: December 2026
Location: TBA
Q4 2026 Chapter Business Meeting, Installation of 2027 Officers & Directors, and Social
Date: December 2026
Location: TBA
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The Appraisal Report is not Admissible
Seven words from the bench and the assignment is over.
That appraisal report is not admissible — the sentence this seminar exists to prevent
It is almost never said because the appraiser lied. It is said because of the larger parcel. Because of one speculative element of damage. Because a cost got mistaken for a value, or a study got used as an appraisal, or nobody checked which courthouse they were standing in. This seminar is built entirely on appellate and Supreme Court decisions in which a real appraiser’s work was tested — and, in most of them, did not survive.
Format: Classroom/Synchronous (Hybrid)
Instructor(s):
Joseph Batis, MAI, AI-GRS, ASA
Sponsor: Tennessee Chapter
Dates: October 13, 2026
Start Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT
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Click Here for More Information & to Register - LIVESTREAM
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Analyzing Defects, Damages, and Deficiencies in the New URAR
This three-hour program that provides a comprehensive review of the defects, damages, and deficiencies sections of the new URAR. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to identify, analyze, and document various property issues that can impact the value and marketability of residential properties. The program covers the definitions and distinctions between damages, defects, and deficiencies, along with practical techniques for analyzing these issues. Additionally, learners will explore the implications of these property conditions on appraisal assignments, including legal and ethical considerations. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately report and address property damages, defects, and deficiencies in accordance with industry standards.
Format: Classroom
Instructor(s):
Multiple Speakers
Sponsor: Tennessee Chapter
Dates: October 28, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CDT
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