3-HR Pennsylvania Understanding Leases Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a three-hour Pennsylvania Continuing Education class -- Understanding Leases on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 9:00 am to noon at Andy’s Diner, 2224 Lincoln Highway (Rte 1) Trevose, PA 19053 (215-638-1444)

The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA, IFA, a PA Certified Real Estate Appraiser & Assessor. Mr. Luciani 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.

From farmland to factories, from malls to warehouses, from hotels to offices, from stores to apartments, more than 60% of Pennsylvania real estate is leased, not owned outright. This course reviews basic lease law, both common law and Pennsylvania statutes.

Appraisers will learn how the terms and provisions of leases impact the income stream, the valuation process, and ultimately the property value. Assessors will get an overview of how lease terms such as expenses, percentage rent, overage rent and tenant improvements establish the value of the lease for assessment purposes. Both will be exposed to the basics of lease analysis -- gross vs. net leases, percentage of sales clauses, etc. The object is preparation for advanced courses in real property appraising and assessing.

Please register early for this class which qualifies for three (3) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

Tuition for the class is $65 per person, which includes all course materials, breakfast at 8:30 am and lunch at noon, and may be paid by check or online. 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, including your name, phone number and email address, to ASA Philadelphia, 1229 Chestnut St #232, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4140. Please RSVP by email to Anita Luciani, Administrative Assistant.

PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Luciani will conduct two (2) Pennsylvania Continuing Ed classes for Appraisers and Assessors at Andy's Diner on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, a 3-HR Pennsylvania Understanding Leases Course ($65) from 9:00 am to noon, and a 2-HR Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course ($45) from 1:00-3:00 pm.

2-HR Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a two-hour Pennsylvania Appraisers/Assessors Law Certification Course on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Andy’s Diner, 2224 Lincoln Highway (Rte 1) Trevose, PA 19053 (215-638-1444)

The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA, IFA, a PA Certified Real Estate Appraiser & Assessor. Mr. Luciani 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 class covers required topics of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act and the Assessors Certification Law, and the Regulations of the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers.  It emphasizes changes to the laws made during the past two years, and offers a refresher on the provisions most relevant to everyday practice.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers requires biennial recertification for State Licensed Appraisers and Assessors, with all certificates expiring on June 30 of odd-numbered years (eg., 6/30/19).  This class meets the specific requirement for two (2) appraisal re-certification hours on the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act.

Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for two (2) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

Tuition for the class is $45 per person, which includes all course materials and lunch at noon, and may be paid by check or online. 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, including your name, phone number and email address, to ASA Philadelphia, 1229 Chestnut St #232, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4140. Please RSVP by email to Anita Luciani, Administrative Assistant.

PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Luciani will conduct two (2) Pennsylvania Continuing Ed classes for Appraisers and Assessors at Andy's Diner on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, a 3-HR Pennsylvania Understanding Leases Course ($65) from 9:00 am to noon, and a 2-HR Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course ($45) from 1:00-3:00 pm.

Real Property: 4-Hour Continuing Education Class

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a four (4) hour class – Collection & Verification of Residential Data in the Sales Comparison Approach – from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 530 W Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Washington, PA 19034 (215-646-4637). The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

The four-hour Collection & Verification of Residential Data in the Sales Comparison Approach Class is required of all Licensed Pennsylvania and New Jersey Real Property Appraisers before the next license renewal. The class is based on Valuation Advisory #8 from the Appraisal Practices Board of The Appraisal Foundation.

Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for four (4) hours of Continuing Education (CE) Credit for Pennsylvania and New Jersey Licensed Appraisers.

Tuition for the course is $75.00, which includes course materials and a Continental Breakfast. Please complete the Registration Form and mail it with your check for $75.00 to ASA Philadelphia Chapter, c/o Blythe Kelly (609-502-4037), 135 Wells Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901. Seating is limited so please reserve ASAP.

2-HR Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a two-hour Pennsylvania Appraisers/Assessors Law Certification Course on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 530 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Washington, PA (215-646-4637). The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

The class covers required topics of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act and the Assessors Certification Law, and the Regulations of the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers.  It emphasizes changes to the laws made during the past two years, and offers a refresher on the provisions most relevant to everyday practice.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers requires biennial recertification for State Licensed Appraisers and Assessors, with all certificates expiring on June 30 of odd-numbered years (i.e., 6/30/17).  This class meets the specific requirement for two (2) appraisal re-certification hours on the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act.​

Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for two (2) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

Tuition for the class is $45 per person, which includes all course materials, and may be paid by check or online. 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, including your name, phone number and email address, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

7-Hour National USPAP Update Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor an all-discipline National USPAP 2016-2017 7-hour Update Course on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The course will be held at the Marriott SpringHill Suites, 430 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (Phone: 610-940-0400).  The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.  Sign-in starts at 8:30 am.

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.
 
This course is required for all State Licensed or Certified Real Property Appraisers and Assessors.

The cost of the 1-day course is $155 per person and includes a course manual, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, snacks and soft drinks.  The USPAP 2016-2017 book is available to attendees at the discounted price of $65. Attendees must either purchase the book or bring a laptop or tablet with Internet access to class.

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 (AM, ASA, FASA) 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 Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

November Meeting: Preview of Next USPAP Changes

The November Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm; all ASA members are welcome. The general meeting starts at 6:30. The guest speaker will be Chapter Member and Past President, Robert J. Luciani, ASA, who will preview the “Changes to USPAP Effective January 1, 2016.”

A PA Certified Real Estate Appraiser & Assessor, Mr. Luciani is also a PA Licensed Real Estate Broker. He is an Adjunct Professor of Real Estate at the Community College of Philadelphia and a Deputy Assessor in the Office of Property Assessment for the City of Philadelphia. Chapter Members are all familiar with the courses he teaches as an AQB (Appraiser Qualifications Board) Certified USPAP Instructor.

Mr. Luciani’s presentation is sure to be of interest to ASA members in all disciplines. As seating for this talk is limited, please register early for this educational and productive evening which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

Dinner is $35 per person for members and guests. 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. Please RSVP by Friday, November 13, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by mail to 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

2-Hr. Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a two-hour Pennsylvania Appraisers/Assessors Law Certification Course on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

The class covers required topics of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act and the Assessors Certification Law, and the Regulations of the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers.  It emphasizes changes to the laws made during the past two years, and offers a refresher on the provisions most relevant to everyday practice.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers requires biennial recertification for State Licensed Appraisers and Assessors, with all certificates expiring on June 30 of odd-numbered years (i.e., 6/30/15).  This class meets the specific requirement for two (2) appraisal re-certification hours on the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act.​

Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for two (2) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

Tuition for the class is $45 per person, which includes all course materials, and may be paid by check or online. 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, including your name, phone number and email address, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

NOTE: Appraisers taking this class may also be interested in attending the March Meeting of the ASA Philadelphia Chapter​ on the same ​day, in the same location, starting right after the class at 6:30 pm.

7-Hour National USPAP Update Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor an all-discipline National USPAP 2014-2015 7-hour Update Course on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The course will be held at the Marriott SpringHill Suites, 430 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (Phone: 610-940-0400).  The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.  Sign-in starts at 8:30am.

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. 

This course is required for all State Licensed or Certified Real Property Appraisers and Assessors.

The cost of the 1-day course is $135 per person and includes a student manual, coffee breaks and snacks.  The USPAP 2014-2015 book is available to attendees at the discounted price of $60. Attendees must either purchase the book or bring a laptop with Internet access to class.

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 (AM, ASA, FASA) 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 Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

15-Hr. Personal Property USPAP Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a 15-hour, 3-day, Personal Property USPAP Course on consecutive Thursdays, September 11, September 25, and October 2, 2014 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm each day.  The course will be held in the offices of DeLage Landen Financial Services, 1111 Old Eagle School Road, Wayne, PA  19087 (Phone: 610-386-5000; map). The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

This 15-Hour USPAP Course presents an overview of the USPAP 2014-2015 regulations and guidelines, and fulfills the requirements of appraisal societies for designation, and for USPAP continuing education. The course focuses on the USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance. The course material emphasizes the role of the appraiser, and includes discussion examples relating USPAP to everyday practice.

Seating is limited, so please register early for the course, which meets the USPAP requirements for re-accreditation and continuing education for most ASA appraisers. The cost of the 3-day course is $265 per person and includes all course materials 

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 Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

Free Seminar on USPAP 2014-15 Changes

The Philadelphia ASA Chapter will offer a free seminar -- USPAP 2014-15 Changes Effective January 1, 2014 -- on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The seminar will be conducted by Chapter President Robert J. Luciani, ASA, an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor.

The seminar will summarize USPAP changes and revisions that went into effect January 1, 2014 and which impact every practicing appraiser. It qualifies for 1.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit (CEC) for ASA members.

Space is limited, so please register ASAP. RSVP by March 19 to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by mail to 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

NOTE: Appraisers taking this class may also be interested in attending the March Meeting of the ASA Philadelphia Chapter​ on the same ​day, in the same location, starting right after the class at 6:30 pm.

15-Hr. USPAP 2012-2013 Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a 15-hour, 2-day, all-discipline USPAP 2012-2013 Course on Friday, June 21, 2013 and Saturday, June 22 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm each day.  The course will be held at the Marriott SpringHill Suites, 430 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (Phone: 610-940-0400), which offers discounted rates for ASA members and those taking the USPAP class. (Map) The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

This 15-Hour USPAP Course presents an overview of the USPAP 2012-2013 regulations and guidelines, and fulfills the requirements of appraisal societies for designation, and for USPAP continuing education. 

The cost of the 2-day course is $275 per person and includes a Continental breakfast and afternoon snack each day, and a copy of the 2012-2013 USPAP Book, a $75 value.

Seating is limited to 30 participants, so please register early for the course, which meets the USPAP Requirements for re-accreditation and continuing education for most ASA 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 Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

4-Hr. Class: Adjusting Comparable Sales For Seller Concessions

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a four-hour Pennsylvania Appraisers/Assessors Class on Adjusting Comparable Sales for Seller Concessions on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm at The Willow Inn, 210 North York Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090 (Telephone: 215-659-9980). The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

The class covers the content of the Appraisal Foundation’s APB Valuation Advisory #2: “Adjusting Comparable Sales For Seller Concessions.”  The Advisory provides guidance on generally accepted methods and techniques of seller concession. The course will define sales concessions and financing concessions, explain how to verify concessions and when to adjust for them, review the methodology for calculating concessions, discuss concessions for non-residential comparables and how to deal with them when using the Cost Approach or the Income Approach.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers requires biennial recertification for State Licensed Appraisers and Assessors, with all certificates expiring on June 30 of odd-numbered years (6/30/13). Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for four hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

Tuition for the class is $85 per person, which includes course materials, Continental Breakfast and a Buffet Lunch, and and may be paid by check or online. 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, including your name, phone number and email address, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

2-Hr Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Class

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a two-hour Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Class on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Doubletree Guest Suites at 640 West Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (Telephone: 610-834-8300). The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

The class covers required topics of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, and the Regulations of the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers.  It emphasizes changes to the laws made during the past two years, and offers a refresher on the provisions most relevant to everyday practice.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers requires biennial recertification for State Licensed Appraisers, with all certificates expiring on June 30 of odd-numbered years (6/30/11).  This class meets the specific requirement for two (2) appraisal re-certification hours on the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act.​

Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for two hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers. 

Tuition for the class is $40 per person by check, $44 when paid online. 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 Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

NOTE: Appraisers taking this class may also be interested in attending the May Meeting of the ASA Philadelphia Chapter​ on the same ​day, in the same location, starting right after the class at 6:30 pm.  More information in the May Meeting Notice.

March: 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor an all-discipline National USPAP 2010-2011 7-hour Update Course on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The course will be held at the Marriott SpringHill Suites, 430 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (Phone: 610-940-0400), which provides ASA members and those taking the USPAP class with discounted rates as low as $139/night if reserved by 2/28/11. (Map) The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

The National USPAP Update Course 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 cost of the 1-day course is $125 per person if paid by check, $129 if paid online, and includes a student manual, coffee breaks and snacks.

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 (AM, ASA, FASA) 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 Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

March: Real Property Seminar

The Northern New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers and the New Jersey North Chapter of the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers will jointly sponsor a two-hour Real Property Seminar on The Home Valuation Code of Conduct and Fannie Mae Form 1004 MC. The seminar will be held on Monday, March 23, 2009 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, 350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052. Robert J. Luciani, ASA, IFA, a real property appraiser practicing in Philadelphia, will conduct the seminar, which will be followed by a Chapter Dinner Meeting.

The housing bubble and subsequent melt-down has led to two new requirements for appraisals submitted to the federal mortgage agencies.

• The new Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), effective May 1, 2009, applies whenever the primary lender plans to sell the loan to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. It's designed to prevent conflicts of interest.
• Beginning April 1, 2009, appraisal reports submitted to Fannie Mae will require Form 1004 MC, a Market Conditions Addendum. Its purpose is to illuminate neighborhood market trends and conditions.

Mr. Luciani will explore the HVCC and 1004 MC requirements and relate them to current USPAP obligations for appraisers.

The program qualifies for two hours of ASA Continuing Education Credit. Dinner is $35 person. Please RSVP Chapter Secretary Lynn Magnusson, AM by phone (973-425-1550), fax (973-425-1553) or email, and mail her your check payable to "ASA Northern New Jersey Chapter 73" by Monday, March 16.