Basic Appraisal Principles

Instructors:  Byron E. Miller, SRA, AI-RRS and Jon E. Gargulak, MAI  

Registration:  Through the North Star Chapter of the Appraisal Institute (NSCAI). If you have issues with registration, please reach out to Doug Stangohr with the Appraisal Institute at [email protected] or (651) 400-8488. MAAO Members will receive the same registration rate as Appraisal Institute members automatically. 

Location:  Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Maple Grove, 6350 Vinewood Lane North, Maple Grove, MN 55311 

Prerequisite:  Six months work experience and Assessment Laws and Procedures preferred. 

Requirements:  A financial calculator is required. The accepted model used in the program is the HP-12C. AI education programs that require a financial calculator are developed with HP-12C keystrokes; using this model is highly recommended. 

Exam Requirements:  An in-person exam will be held on the final day of the course. 

Course Materials:  When you register through the Appraisal Institute, you will have the option to either download course materials (included in the registration price) or pay an additional fee to have a hard copy sent to you directly, prior to the course. No hard copies will be available at the course. 

Food & Beverages:  For student, instructor, and employer convenience, a limited variety of refreshments and snacks are included in your registration fee and will be available for a.m. and p.m. breaks. In order to keep registration fees lower, lunch will be on your own for MAAO co-sponsored courses such as this one, so please plan accordingly. 

Hotel Group Rate:  For your convenience, a block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Maple Grove for $137 per night. Reservations are the responsibility of individual attendees and must be made by July 8, 2024, to ensure the group rate. To reserve accommodations, call the hotel at 763-509-9500 and mention the MAAO room block.  

Scholarships:  MAAO offers weeklong course scholarships to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in the assessment field and demonstrates a financial need. Courses eligible for a scholarship include Assessment Laws and Procedures (ALP), Appraisal Principles, Appraisal Procedures, and Mass Appraisal Basics.  More information and a scholarship application are available by clicking here. 

ADA Policy:  If you have a disability and may require some accommodations at any event, please notify us via email to [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the course, and we will attempt to make reasonable arrangements. 

COVID Considerations: MAAO is following the current guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health. Each educational offering is subject to cancellation if mandated by the Governor or due to a change in COVID conditions. A 100% refund will be processed for any registrant due to a COVID-related cancellation. Attendance at any course is at the risk of the employer and attendee. MAAO or A.I. will not be held liable.

Cancellation Policy:  Through the North Star Chapter of the Appraisal Institute (NSCAI). Please refer to the registration page on the Appraisal Institute website or reach out to Doug Stangohr with the Appraisal Institute at [email protected] or (651) 400-8488. 

Additional Information: Refer to MAAO's education FAQs and policies. 

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