Monday, October 14 |
| 8:00 - 8:30am | Introduction & Opening Remarks |
8:30 - 9:30am
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Keynote Address: Strategic Insights
Peter Zeihan, President & Founder, Zeihan on Geopolitics
We are on the cusp of one the most significant evolutions in human history. Rapidly changing geopolitical alignments are upending global economics and politics. Demographic shifts are traumatically adjusting all aspects of the global ¬financial system. And the revolution in shale energy
is transforming everything about how the United States operates. Zeihan will walk the audience through how these changes will interact with one another, and how they will collectively impact a variety of industries and regions. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of good news in with the bad.
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9:35 - 10:35am
| [Gems & Jewelry]
The Process of CAD/CAM: An Overview
Jonathan Crutchfield, Owner, Studio C Wax Designs
This session will provide an overview of what goes into designing and manufacturing jewelry using the CAD/CAM process and the differentiation between good and bad 3D design and designers. Learn more about what to look for in a 3D designer; the range of pricing for CAD in the current market; and the value it adds to piece of jewelry. |
| [Machinery & Technical Specialties]
Preparing and Testifying for Litigation
John Lifflander, ASA, President, Covenant Consultants, Inc.
This session will teach appraisers how to prepare for litigation, and provide tips for giving expert witness testimony, and examine mistakes appraisers commonly make in hearings. Appraisal issues for real property and machinery and equipment that often come up in litigation will be discussed. It will also explain various ways of working with attorneys and judges depending on their level of appraisal knowledge, and explain the process of discovery, depositions, and trial formats for various tribunals. |
| [Personal Property]
The Chinese Dilemma: What's Going on in the Chinese Art Market?
Dessa Goddard, North American Director of Asian Works of Art, Bonhams
This session will delve into the puzzling and mercurial state of the market in China. Learn more about the people influencing the market and why it is so unpredictable. |
| [Real Property]
Preparing and Testifying for Litigation
John Lifflander, ASA, President, Covenant Consultants, Inc.
This session will teach appraisers how to prepare for litigation, and provide tips for giving expert witness testimony, and examine mistakes appraisers commonly make in hearings. Appraisal issues for real property and machinery and equipment that often come up in litigation will be discussed. It will also explain various ways of working with attorneys and judges depending on their level of appraisal knowledge, and explain the process of discovery, depositions, and trial formats for various tribunals. |
| 11:05am - 12:05pm | [Gems & Jewelry]
Problems and Pitfalls in Appraising Silver
Phyllis Tucker, Owner, Phyllis Tucker Antiques
This enlightening session will offer a synopsis of the best references that a modern appraiser needs. A lot has changed with the internet. No one needs 3 walls of books like older appraisers had to have. However, there are "tricks" that one needs to use them correctly! |
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Preparing and Testifying for Litigation (continued)
John Lifflander, ASA, President, Covenant Consultants, Inc.
Continuation of session. |
| [Personal Property]
Collectibles, Pop Culture and Memorabilia: The Rise and Emergence of the Market
Mike Gutierrez, Consignment Director, Sports Collectibles & Vintage Guitars, Heritage Auctions
Over the last two decades, interest in those objects which represent the cultural and social fabric of America has soared. The stuff we wear, advertise, promote, eat, listen to, look at and write about reminds us of who we are, who we were and who we could be. Participants will learn about the maturation of the Collectibles market from Mike Gutierrez of Heritage Auctions, the largest auction house of Collectibles in the world. Mr. Gutierrez has personally shepherded properties from obscurity to the shattering of world auction records.
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Preparing and Testifying for Litigation (continued)
John Lifflander, ASA, President, Covenant Consultants, Inc.
Continuation of session.
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1:30 - 3:00pm
| [Gems & Jewelry]
Gemprint® Radiance…from Science to Social Responsibility
Angelo Palmieri, Cert GA, MBA, President, Gemprint Corp.
Forensics in Gemology: Mosaics of Evidence
Donald A. Palmieri, ASA, GG, MGA®, President, GCAL, Inc.
Don't miss this fascinating two part session! First - How can you prove positive identification of a diamond? How can you filter through most diamond simulants? Ever wish you could measure the light performance of a mounted diamond? Ever wonder where your diamond came from? In this session, you will learn how the new Gemprint Radiance™ combines space age technology with Gemprint precision. All of these questions are brilliantly answered in less than two minutes for loose or mounted diamonds. To be sure, this is not your father’s Gemprint.
Next - You have heard the expression, “A picture is worth 1,000 words.” You have also heard the expression, “It’s just an opinion.” How do you turn a gemological opinion into a scientific fact? Learn the many ways the professional appraiser can build a bullet proof expert opinion. It all starts with scientific clues that must be interpreted into a cogent report and forensic evidence. |
| [Machinery & Technical Specialties]
Winning Your Case by Using Comparable Industrials Sales
Tim M. Landolt, ASA, MBA, President & CEO, Vista Valuations LLC
Larry J. Tapanen, ASA (retired), CEO, TapanenGroup Inc.
Learn how to support the FMV of industrial property by using Comparable Sales. We’ll show you effective methods which have been tested nationwide—and proven—in over 300 courts. For commodity industries, like frozen food, sugar, wood products and similar producers, showing whole plant sales are a superb tool to show FMV. It is understandable and supportable. This approach will add creditability to your appraisal and testimony. Join us to learn how comparable sales can help you win more cases.
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When Disaster Strikes: The Challenges of Damage and Loss Appraisals
Elin L. Lake-Ewald, ASA, Ph.D., MRICS, O'Toole-Ewald Art Association, Inc.
Sheryl Gillett, ASA, Gillett & Caudana Appraisers
Robert H. Goldberg, ASA, Collector Appraisal Services
Charles T. Rosoff, ASA, MRICS, Appraisal Services Associates
ASA personal property appraisers will offer advice on challenging damage/loss appraisals. Topics include: how to inspect under difficult conditions, what an appraiser should know about insurance contracts and claim settlements, some techniques for quantifying damage, and how to prepare for court testimony. |
| [Real Property]
Golf Course Valuation: Know Your Handicap
Lawrence J. Golicz, Ph.D., MAI, Principal, Vista Appraisal Services, Inc.
For valuing golf courses, there is ample guidance in the industry, but each course has its own unique character. Conditions of courses vary widely, and bringing back a poorly maintained course can cost hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars. Rounds played in a golfing market depends greatly on competing courses, greens fees, and travel time for the widest market. Other compounding issues include restaurants or a destination location with an additional stay and play attraction such as a casino or beach hotel. In this session we will acquaint you with the caveats of golf course appraisal and help you get as close to the best description, evaluation of quality and competition, and the most realistic condition rating. With a solid starting point, the review of comparables, rating greens fees, projecting rounds played and greens keeping costs along with valuing land and applying depreciation ensures a better made appraisal. Golf is a never ending challenge to reduce your handicap and so is appraising. |
3:30 - 4:00pm
| [Multi-Discipline]
Appraisal Foundation Update
David S. Bunton, President, The Appraisal Foundation
Mr. Bunton will provide an overview of The Appraisal Foundation, its relationship with ASA and an update on its current projects and activities. He will also discuss the recently created Appraisal Practices Board (APB) and Alliance for Valuation Education. |
| 4:00 - 5:30pm | [Multi-Discipline]
The Secret Lives of Master Negotiators: To Bid or Not to Bid, That Is the Question
Robin L. Pinkley, Ph.D.
Professor of Management and Organizations | Cox School of Business, SMU and Founder M2M Center for Profitable Negotiation | Southern Methodist University and M2M Center for Profitable Negotiation
Dallas, TX
For the last twenty years Dr. Robin Pinkley has conducted research to determine what distinguishes the most successful and elite class of negotiators – “Master Negotiators”, from others and applied these secrets to the important negotiations faced by her world class clients. Based on this research and the successful application of these strategies to real-world negotiations, Dr. Pinkley has created the novel Gain-Gain Approach to Profitable Negotiation heralded by many in the press and commercial industry as “a step beyond Win-Win” for its superior ability to enhance negotiator profitability while maintaining or improving relationships. This profitable, yet principled approach has been found to increase effectiveness and efficiency in both personal and professional settings and can be applied to any negotiation in this competitive marketplace including sales, procurement, mergers and acquisitions, or labor contracts.
During the presentation participants will be exposed to the state-of-the-art Gain-Gain approach to profitable negotiation and learn: 1) ways to avoid the costly negotiator biases commonly held by expert and novice negotiators, 2) how and why bidding and counter-bidding strategies impact perceptions of value, satisfaction with outcome and willingness to accept an offer, and 3) how real and imagined alternatives have on perceptions of relative power, negotiator strategy and outcome. |
Tuesday, October 15 |
8:00 - 9:00am
| [Multi-Discipline]
State of the Economy: US Macro Overview
Richard W. Peach, Ph.D.
Sr. VP, Macroeconomic and Monetary Studies Function | Federal Reserve Bank of New York
New York, NY
This session will offer a general overview of US macroeconomic conditions. This information will be used to help explain and put into context the current stance of monetary policy.
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9:05 - 10:05am
| [Gems & Jewelry]
USPAP: Updates, Myths & More - What You Need to Know to be Compliant
Mona Miller, FASA, GG, FGA, ICGA, Director/Principle, Pacific Gem Lab Inc.
Are you aware of the changes in the latest USPAP edition? To be compliant with USPAP you need to know all the latest updates and modifications. This session will bring you up to speed and will also discuss the upcoming changes that you may or may not be aware of. Great review and catch up for anyone that complies with USPAP.
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| [Machinery & Technical Specialties]
Revisiting Inutility Penalties
Robert Svoboda, ASA, PE, Integrity Valuation
Many appraisers, tax reps and assessors try to "boil down" the notion of inutility into a simple formula. While the math is straightforward, the inputs and interpretation of results are far more critical than the math. This session will review the basics of inutility penalties and delve into more detail about its proper use. Topics include: definitions (background on cost-to-capacity relationship and the derivation of the formula); financial underpinnings (relationship between production, profitability and utilization; highest & best use); defining capacity; use and abuse; and examples illustrating inutility and testing results.
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| [Personal Property]
Art Theft or Insurance Fraud? A Case Study
Jeremy Stone, ASA, Business Matters in the Visual Arts
Working with attorneys and insurance companies, appraisers are hired to provide the expertise to bring a case to a conclusion or settlement. Learn the key issues that resolve a case where the property is not available for examination and no supporting documentation is available. Participants will learn the due diligence in a chain of ownership, working with archives, foundations and/or a catalogue raisonnes to identify works of art without provenance or documentation. Two case studies will be presented for discussion and analysis.
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| [Real Property]
Ad Valorem/Mass Appraisal of High-End Valued Residential Properties and the Particular Valuation Elements Involving Non-Residential Income Producing Properties for Property Tax Purposes
Kristen M. Sieloff, ASA, MMOA (4), Director of Assessing, Charter Township of Independence, Mich.
This session will provide an overview of the characteristic analysis of high-priced residential homes, the different methods of categorization when estimating value using mass appraisal, as well as limited examples of non-residential property considerations. We will also discuss valuation elements for non-residential properties that are often overlooked including the differences between allowable versus non-allowable expenses and loading the overall rate with the proper proportion of a property's effective tax rate.
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10:35 - 11:50am
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Jewelry Manufacturing for Appraisers: Technology and Technique
Paul Finelt, Principal Consultant, Resource Shift
Deciphering the clues to how a piece of jewelry was made can help value an item. In this session we will explore how several pieces of jewelry were manufactured. Your ability to identify the design and manufacturing features that are created (and frequently not removed) during the fabrication, assembly and finishing processes will hone your detective skills. Contemporary vs older techniques will be examined as well as identifying tell-tale signs of quality. |
| [Machinery & Technical Specialties]
Global Update on Accounting and Valuation Issues Impacting the Machinery and Technical Specialties Valuer
Robert J. Stall, ASA, MRICS, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
Mr. Stall will cover a number of issues related to accounting rules, valuation updates including the IVSC Oil and Gas and Mining and Metals project, US GAAP SAS 101 update and a general discussion of the valuation review process undertaken by the accounting firms for valuations performed for their audit clients.
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The Appraiser/Museum Relationship
Dr. Marion Oettinger, Jr., Curator of Latin American Art, San Antonio Museum of Art
The session will discuss the working relationship between appraisers and museums, between those who conclude values but do not normally authenticate and those who regularly authenticate but are not permitted to provide values. Dr. Oettinger's unique views on this symbiotic arrangement is based in part on his successive positions at the San Antonio Museum of Art: Curator, Director, and again by choice, Curator. Specifically, Dr. Ottinger will concentrate his talk on ways museums and appraisers work with each other to move the client/patron’s project forward in a professional and ethical way. The session will provide insights for all personal property appraisers who have interface with museums, from automotive and fine art to decorative arts and musical instruments.
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| [Real Property]
Ad Valorem/Mass Appraisal of High-End Valued Residential Properties and the Particular Valuation Elements Involving Non-Residential Income Producing Properties for Property Tax Purposes (continued)
Kristen M. Sieloff, ASA, MMOA (4), Director of Assessing, Charter Township of Independence, Mich.
Continuation of session.
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1:00 -2:30pm
| [Gems & Jewelry]
10 Things You Thought You Knew About Online Marketing But Were Wrong About
Lee Brochstein, Marketing and Social Media Manager, Jonathan's Fine Jewelers
John Siegel, Owner, Jonathan's Fine Jewelers
Don’t miss this informative session offering a real world example of online marketing, why it’s important and how to make it work. Jon Siegel will start with a brief introduction into the topic of why traditional advertising wasn't working for his store and why he sees it as a thing of the past. Enter Lee Brochstein, Jonathan's Fine Jewelers Marketing, Content Creator and Social Media Maven who will discuss marketing tactics to improve your web presence. Finally, learn more about the importance of community building within the ASA and how we can all grow each other’s business and learn from each other.
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| [Machinery & Technical Specialties]
Business Valuation for M&E Professionals
Kenneth Rue, ASA, Director, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP
Robert Svoboda, ASA, PE, Integrity Valuation
This session will provide an introduction to the concepts and methodologies utilized by Business Valuation professionals. It is designed specifically for those engaged in machinery and equipment valuations not familiar with business valuation techniques and who do not routinely interact with BV personnel. At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: comprehend concepts utilized by BV practitioners; understand basic terminology used by BV practitioners; understand the relationship between business income and the value of tangible and intangible assets; understand Business Enterprise Value; and become familiar with basic illustrations of business valuation and its relationship to the valuation of M&E, Real Estate and Intangibles.
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| [Personal Property]
The Issues of Authenticating Art: Problems and Current Practices
Nancy Escher, ASA, Escher Associates
Debra Burchett-Lere, Director/Interim President, Sam Francis Foundation
Christine Steiner, Special Counsel, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
The question, "Is it real?", involves historical research, connoisseurship, scientific analysis, expert opinions, and more. Issues of authenticity require serious discussion and review. As authentication committees disband, as scandals involving fakes multiply, as litigation captures the public eye, it becomes increasingly urgent to address the risks involved in the authentication process. This panel will provide an overview of issues and "best practices" in the field, from the perspectives of an appraiser, an art attorney, and an art foundation director. |
| [Real Property]
Real Estate Damage Economics
Randall Bell, Ph.D., CEO, Bell Anderson & Sanders LLC
While many real estate transactions go forward on a conventional basis, from time to time there are instances of damages or project delay that can result in economic losses. Such conditions include environmental contamination, natural disasters, construction defects, geotechnical issues, terrorist attacks, crime scenes, fires, climate change and so forth.
This session will address the core methodologies for valuing damaged real estate, as well as recent advances in the field. Indeed, there are a variety of valuation methodologies can be employed. Ultimately, it is the employment of specialized methodologies, based in conventional approaches, which will yield a creditable analysis. Damage economic models, regression studies and project delay calculations are invaluable resources in computing many types of property damage. This session features a variety of valuation methodologies, and their applications are also illustrated through a variety of case studies.
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3:00 - 4:00pm
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American Gem Cutting. Gems: from Mine to Cut
Larry Woods, Award Winning Lapidary and Wholesale Businessman, Jewels from the Woods
Don't miss this informative session! Larry’s years of experience have led to a wealth of information concerning the gem industry. This session will delve into a variety of topics including: mining rough to rough production and evaluation; pricing colored gemstones and American cut gems; precision faceting; gem carving; and alternative cutting (fantasy cuts such as the Medicine Wheel).
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Engaging Bankers, Accountants and Lawyers in the Valuation Process
David P. Adams, III, ASA, CPA, ABV, President, Adams Capital, Inc.
The quality of your appraisal depends on effectively engaging bankers, accountants, and lawyers. Appraisers will all be better off if we make sure that the bankers, accountants, and lawyers focus their review on the key appraisal inputs – inputs that you should, would, and could validate if only you were provided the correct information. Unfortunately, appraisers are not in a position to validate many important aspects of the appraisal process. For example, we do not sign the audit reports that rely on our appraisals or the tax returns to which our appraisals are attached. Under your direction, these professionals can take many specific actions that will enhance your reputation as an appraiser, improve your work product, and better integrate appraisers into the business and decision making of the bankers, accountants, and lawyers. Coordination with appraisers of other disciplines will also be addressed. With enhanced communication any professional appraisal user can engage key professionals in the appraisal process and focus review efforts on improved appraisal outcome. |
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A Disputed Canyon: Sonnebend v IRS
Holly A. Mitchem, ASA, Mitchem Arts
The recent attempt to conclude Fair Market Value of Robert Rauschenberg’s magisterial painting, Canyon, in the estate of Ileana Sonnabend for estate tax purposes made the headlines of the New York Times, Forbes Magazine, and multiple art and legal periodicals and blogs. The case involved five fine art appraisers, appraisal staff at the IRS, and the Art Advisory panel. This presentation will outline the genesis of the dispute, its resolution, and its potential impact on personal property valuation issues.
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Real Estate Damage Economics (continued)
Randall Bell, Ph.D., CEO, Bell Anderson & Sanders LLC
Continuation of session.
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4:05 - 5:05pm
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The Game
Nina Woolford, ASA, MGA®, GG, Owner and in Charge of Everything, C.M. Woolford, LLC
Don't miss this lively session based on the school yard method of choosing teams and winning “The Game”. This game isn’t kickball (do they play that anymore?) or a science bee but a game of “who knows the most”. We all think we know a lot – our clients even think we know everything. So, here is the chance to show what we know. Everyone attending this session is a participant. It begins with the luck of the straw draw to choose team captains. Each team captain then chooses one person at a time to join his or her team from the session attendees (sound familiar). Once teams are complete the moderator will ask each team questions – easy questions, esoteric and down right hard questions. Which ever team gets the most questions correct wins – something. “Seasoned” and new appraisers will work together giving us a chance to get to know each other better. It will be fun. |
| [Machinery & Technical Specialties]
Poignant Topics for a Sole Practitioner to Survive and Grow
Gregory McEachern, ASA
This rapid fire presentation may well be of interest to those considering by design and/or circumstance becoming a sole practitioner. For those who already run their own business the presenters will address the challenges, opportunities and strategies one worries about every day. The speakers may address family pressures, travel, cash flow, insurance, marketing, subcontractor relationships, incorporation, employees, and so on. There will be perhaps 3 to 5 presenters who have lived the life, who will share the dream and the pressures/risks.
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Texas Regional Artists: An Introduction to the Lone Star State
David Dike, David Dike Fine Arts
David Dike owner and principle of David Dike Fine Art Gallery since 1986 has a long standing interest and understanding of the Texas Regional Artists form the 19th-20th Centuries. Participants will learn what makes Texas artists unique and what to look for when encountering a Texas painting on an appraisal.
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Real Estate Damage Economics (continued)
Randall Bell, Ph.D., CEO, Bell Anderson & Sanders LLC
Continuation of session. |
Wednesday, October 16 |
8:00 - 9:00am
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Geology of Aztec Jade
Dr. Virginia (Jinny) Sisson, Research Associate Professor, University of Houston
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Making Research More Bullet Proof
William Engel, ASA, President, Strategic Asset Management
Why do we research? Why is the manner in which we research so important? As appraisers, there is quite a bit riding on what we say in our reports, not only from the client’s standpoint, but from ours as well since our reputations are tied to every appraisal we perform. This session will assist the appraiser in refining their research techniques in order to make their appraisals more bullet-proof.
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| [Personal Property]
The Appraiser's Toolbox
Sharon Kerwick, ASA, Kerwick Appraisals
Managing your appraisal practice while juggling multiple assignments can be challenging. Learn from a seasoned veteran the tools that could clarify and shorten much of the busy work related to assignments. Designed for candidates and senior members alike, participants will take away practical work related tips.
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| [Real Property]
Valuation of Religious Properties - It Takes More Than a Prayer!
Karen J. Mann, ASA, SRA, MRICS, Appraiser, Expert Witness & Consultant, Mann & Associates - Appraisers & Consultants
This session will cover the background you may need to understand the complexity of valuing religious properties. This session is developed to give you new tools for your tool belt.
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9:05 - 10:05am
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Brokering – An Invaluable Service of a Professional Appraisal Practice
Patti Geolat, ASA, The Geolat Group
Nina Woolford, ASA, Master Gemologist Appraiser®, GG, Owner and in Charge of Everything, C.M. Woolford, LLC
Patti Geolat, ASA and Nina Woolford, ASA have both been successful incorporating brokerage services into each of their professional appraisal practices. In this panel discussion they will first address The Big Question “Is it a conflict of interest to broker the sale of something you appraised?”
They will also discuss: What are ethical considerations of adding brokering services to your business? How do you handle appraisal fees and brokerage commission for the same item? What to do if a conflict of interest presents itself. How do you disclose a conflict of interest, biases and experience with the item? What is the ultimate best market for resale? How do you reach this market? Are you qualified to broker the sale? When do you decline a brokerage opportunity? When do you decline an appraisal opportunity?
If you are considering adding brokering to your business services bring your questions. If you are a seasoned jewelry broker share your experience. Come join Patti and Nina for this informative session. |
| [Machinery & Technical Specialties]
Reviewing MTS Appraisals and Appraisals of Other Disciplines
Steve Noble, ASA, MAI, ABAR, Southeast Appraisal Resource Associates, Inc.
Alex Ruden, ASA, CG/GA, Business Valuer, Southeast Appraisal Resource Associates, Inc.
What are good practices and procedures when accepting and beginning an MTS Appraisal Review assignment? Do you know what the Appraiser's assignment engagement really entails? Do you have their engagement agreement? As Reviewer does your client anticipate a compliance report, or a concurring, or different, value opinion? Is the MTS appraisal inter-related to a Business or Real Property valuation assignments? If so, has the matter been properly treated? Is the MTS valuation linked to the Real Property within a Business Valuation? Where to begin? How to end? Learn the answers to these questions along with other good review practices and procedures. Leave this session with tips to improve your competency and protect your reputation and business when working with appraisers of other disciplines.
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Deconstruction of a Collection: Opportunities for Appraisers
Leatrice S. Eagle, ASA, Eagle Associates, LLC
Numerous collections have been formed in the last half of the 20th century. As the owners of these collections age, and as the United States prepares for the largest transference of wealth from one generation to another in history, numerous and interesting opportunities arise for appraisers.
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Valuation of Religious Properties - It Takes More Than a Prayer! (continued)
Karen J. Mann, ASA, SRA, MRICS, Appraiser, Expert Witness & Consultant Mann & Associates - Appraisers & Consultants
Continuation of session.
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10:20 - 11:50am
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Everything You Are Doing Wrong:
Top 10 Mistakes Appraisers Make & How to Fix Them
C. Kirk Root, ASA, GG, ASG, MGA®, President, Austin Jewelry Appraisers
After reviewing thousands of independent appraisal reports, Mr. Root will share the top ten mistakes that even certified appraisers make during the valuation and evaluation process. Kirk will be picking on each of you by reviewing common data mistakes that undermine the credibility of even the most technically perfect report. WARNING: Kirk’s “Texas Sarcasm” will be on full display. This will be a humorous approach to a serious issue…..brain farts will be exposed, sacred cows will be skewered… so come relaxed, be prepared to be a little offended, and bring your favorite BBQ sauce because (sacred) cows taste better with sauce. In this session “if you're not laughin’ you're not learnin’”.
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Insurance Appraisals Today: Fact or Fiction?
Douglas R. Krieser, ASA, FRICS, President and Managing Director, Valcon Partners, LTD
This session will review the various approaches to estimating values for insurance purposes and the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. It will also review some issues having to do with insurance policies and how these should be handled during the valuation process. It will also present an actual “real life” example of how the “insurable value” for a particular piece of equipment can vary significantly depending on the availability of equipment.
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Report Writing: Write it Right
Louise T. Hall, ASA, L.T. Hall Appraisals Inc.
Laurance D. Triplette, ASA, Laurance Triplette, LLC/Fine Art Services
Judith Vance, ASA, Judith Vance Fine Art Appraisals
Frances Zeman, FASA, Appraisal Resource Associates, Inc.
Writing a good Appraisal Report and keeping up with new vocabulary and changes is a professional obligation. Whether you are a Candidate looking to accredit or a long time Accredited member who needs a brush-up, learn from ASA's own POV instructors and members of the Board Of Examiners about commonly seen mistakes and tips for clear and concise report writing. Although this session can in no way take the place of Personal Property's own Report Writing Course, it may inspire you to tune-up and overhaul your reports.
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How to Find Your Adjustments Using Spreadsheets
Gary Snowdon, ASA, Snowdon Valuation
How do you find your adjustments for the sales comparison approach? Experience and knowledge of the market? Or do you use some simple statistical methods, when appropriate. With the wide availability of sales data, it’s easy to find your adjustments, document them, and test adjustments when doing review work. This session will show you how.
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