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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.

 

Appraisal Institute Engages IRS on Conservation Easement Case Backlog



The Appraisal Institute is working with the IRS’s newly established Office of Conservation Easements to explore ways to address the backlog of syndicated conservation easement cases pending in U.S. Tax Court. Discussions include a possible pilot program that would draw on experienced appraisers to help resolve valuation disputes. While still in the early stages, this dialogue is a positive step toward practical solutions that recognize the value of qualified appraisal professionals.

 

A More Connected, Intelligent Appraisal Workflow


Discover how the latest enhancements to LightBox Report Writer are helping appraisers work more efficiently from property research and comparable selection through analysis and reporting.


Join Jessica Alford, Senior Product Manager, Valuation at LightBox, for a demonstration of new capabilities, including integration with LightBox Live. See how appraisers can streamline comparable discovery, access richer property data, and simplify the path from research to a completed appraisal, all within a more connected workflow.


Event Type: Webinar

Date: November 5, 2026

Location: Online



Click HERE to Register

 
 
 

Upcoming Education

2-Hour Artificial Intelligence Seminar

**New Date**: November 18, 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

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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LouisianaChapter@appraisalinstitute.org


Contact, Executive Director, Nancy Linton-Hall at

Nancy.Linton-Hall@appraisalinstitute.org



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