Welcome & Course Overview by Joshua Wood, JD, MAI, AI‑GRS

So You Want to Be a Litigation Appraiser?
A rapid‑fire virtual introduction to litigation appraisal work, covering what attorneys look for and how appraisers can break into the field. Includes live Q&A.

Learning Objectives:
– Overview of litigation appraisal and consulting
– Differences from traditional appraisal assignments
– Expectations from attorneys and legal professionals
– Pathways into litigation work

Appraisal Malpractice: Where Standards Fail – and How to Protect Yourself
An in‑depth look at real malpractice scenarios and the hidden gaps in appraisal standards, with practical guidance on defensible best practices.

Learning Objectives:
– Review of real‑world malpractice scenarios
– Gaps in interpretation and application of standards
– Risk exposure in appraisal practice
– Developing defensible best practices

Airbnb & Short‑Term Rentals (STRs): Impacts on Single‑Family Residential Markets
Explores how short‑term rentals are reshaping neighborhoods, market behavior, and residential valuation assignments.

Learning Objectives:
– Market and valuation impacts of STR activity
– Highest and best use considerations
– Regulatory and neighborhood effects

Expert Panel Discussion: STRs from the Legal & Market Front Lines
Hear from a resort‑area attorney or broker on the legal, regulatory, and real‑world impacts of short‑term rentals.

Learning Objectives:
– Legal and market perspectives on STRs
– Practical implications for valuation professionals

Connelly v. Lanham: Court Guidance on Racial Bias in Appraisal Practice
A critical case study examining how courts expect appraisers to identify, address, and prevent racial bias.

Learning Objectives:
– Case overview and key judicial findings
– Identifying and addressing bias in appraisal practice
– Compliance expectations and professional standards

Title and Its Discontents: Unusual (and Unbelievable) Title Issues
A fast‑moving, highly engaging session featuring real‑world title problems that challenge even experienced appraisers—both educational and entertaining.

Learning Objectives:
– Complex and unusual title issues
– Case‑based learning examples
– Practical implications for appraisal assignments