MAAO Residential Assessing 101

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Registration will close October 21, 2024 or when course capacity is reached.

Description: Developed and instructed by the MAAO Residential Committee and the MAAO Curriculum and Standards Committee, Residential Assessing 101 is a 15 hour, 2-day course. This elective course is for assessors new to the field. This course will help new assessors be efficient, educated, and more knowledgeable in the assessing and housing industry. Topics covered include quintile inspections, accessory structures and dwelling units, modular/manufactured home construction, fee appraisals and appeals, residential construction and grading the house. Safety will be discussed as well. Participation and discussion are encouraged in the class. At the end of the class, an exam will follow. 

NOTE: While MAAO does not monitor the experience level of course registrants, it is VERY important to note that this course has been developed with the new, inexperienced appraiser in mind. It is highly recommended that course registrants are not seasoned appraisers but rather newer appraisers.

Credits: Residential Assessing 101 is a 15 hour, 2-day course with 14 hours of instruction and a 1-hour exam. This course has been approved by the State Board of Assessors for 15 hours of continuing education. This course is approved as 15-hour Property Type Specific course required for AMA licensure. You must take the exam in order to receive licensure credit. You do not need to take the exam if you are only seeking Continuing Education Hours (CEH), in which case you will only receive 14 CEHs.  

Instructors: MAAO Residential Committee 

Fee:  
MAAO Member: $225 
Non-Member: $330

Payment: Credit card only  

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Maple Grove, 350 Vinewood Lane North, Maple Grove, MN 55311  

Course Requirements: Participants are expected to bring their own handbook to the course. Registrants will receive an email containing a link to the handbook when it is available and no later than one week prior to the course. Please print it and bring it with you.   

Hotel Group Rate: For your convenience, a block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Maple Grove for $139/night. Reservations are the responsibility of individual attendees and must be made by October 16, 2024 to ensure the group rate. Reserve by calling the hotel at 763-509-9500 and mentioning MAAO.    

Textbook: Course materials will be provided digitally prior to the course via the email address provided during registration. Participants are expected to bring their own hard copy of the handbook to the course.  

Student Expectations:  This course includes 15 hours of classroom instruction during which students will be expected to participate in discussions, group activities, and coursework that may include but is not limited to reading, homework, problem solving, etc. both during and outside classroom hours. 

Food and Beverages:  For student, instructor and employer convenience, lunch and a limited variety of refreshments and snacks are included in your registration fee for this course.  

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.  

Cancellation Policy:  Cancellation requests received prior to 8:00am five business days prior to the start of the course will be issued a refund, less a $30 administration fee. Cancellation requests received after this time or registrants who fail to attend the course are responsible for the entire fee.  If a registrant is unable to attend the event, a substitute from the jurisdiction that paid the registration fee can attend at no additional charge. Please send written notification of this change or cancellation requests to [email protected]. Although it is not the policy of MAAO to cancel a course or seminar, MAAO reserves the right to do so and provide a full refund if the minimum enrollment level is not reached. Refunds will be issued within 30 days of the date of the course or conference.   

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 will not be held liable. 

If you are not currently a member of MAAO and would like to join to receive member-based pricing, please click here to learn how to join MAAO.  Please allow one business day for membership application processing prior to registering for courses and seminars.