Federal and California Laws and Regulations for Appraisers – with Real World Relevance
Peter Christensen’s 4hr Live-Zoom CE Course
Tuesday, August 15th, 2023
9:00 AM-1:00 PM Pacific Time / 11:00 AM -3:00 PM Central Time.
$79.95
COURSE APPROVAL INFORMATION
Provider: Co-hosted by Appraiser eLearning LLC & Valuation Education LLC
Instructor: Peter Christensen
APPRAISER ELEARNING COURSE APPROVAL #: 2310501047
VALUATION EDUCATION COURSE APPPROVAL #: 2310722004
KNOW YOUR TIME ZONE
We’re on CENTRAL TIME, and class starts at 11AM CT sharp!
If you are on Pacific Time, Class is from 9am-1pm PT (doors open at 8am)
If you are on Mountain Time, Class is from 10pm-2pm MT (doors open at 9am)
If you are on Central Time, Class is from 11am-3pm CT (doors open at 10am)
If you are on Eastern Time, Class is from 12pm-4pm ET (doors open at 11am)
Course Description
Taught by Peter Christensen – a California lawyer whose legal work is focused on valuation services, this course takes a fresh approach to BREA’s required course on federal and California laws and regulations. It offers real-world situations and examples to illustrate the laws covered in the course– by, for example, discussing emails offered as evidence in a real case to show alleged violations of appraiser independence requirements. This course also covers important laws relevant to appraising that are missed in other courses –such as the Gramm Leach Bliley Act, RESPA prohibitions relating to appraisal fees, and fair housing and other nondiscrimination laws, including California’s newly enacted appraisal protections.
The course answers real world legal questions for appraisers, such as:
• What are the laws and regulations I really need to know?
• Should I attach a “privacy notice” under the Gramm Leach Bliley Act to appraisal reports?
• Is there a “statute of limitations” for complaints to BREA?
• Is it o.k. to give a $100 gift card to a chief appraiser for sending me appraisal assignments?
• Where can I find good engagement letter samples – and what does California’s appraiser law and BREA say about them?
• What does an actual BREA “demand letter” look like?
• If I agree to settle a BREA citation will that be published on BREA’s website?
The class will be presented in Zoom. Like regular live classes, there are no quizzes, but you must pay attention and must have working audio and video camera. You’ll also need to verify your identity before beginning the class.
System Requirements:
- This class is offered via Zoom meeting. Computer Audio, Video and a reliable internet connection are required.
- If you’re new to zoom, we recommend testing your computer video and audio prior to class day by opening a practice meeting on https://zoom.us/test.
CE/Attendance Requirements:
- Computer Audio/Video, Reliable Internet and 100% attendance are required for CE credit.
- ABSOLUTELY NO DRIVING (OR RIDING) IS ALLOWED.
- You must be attentive, stationary (no walking or being a distraction) and visible on camera.
- If you become a distraction, we will remove you from class.
Refund/Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations require written advance notice. Refunds will only be given if request is made 24 hours prior to the start of class.
Course Author
Peter Christensen
Peter is the principal attorney of the Christensen Law Firm (www.valuationlegal.com). His legal work is focused on matters concerning valuation (real property, personal property and business) and related services. The clients he serves are valuation firms and professionals; technology and appraisal management companies; and also individual and commercial parties who use or rely on valuation services.
Peter’s book, Risk Management for Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Firms, was published by the Appraisal Institute in August 2019. He has also published more than 50 articles relating to appraisal legal issues, many appearing in the Appraisal Institute’s Valuation magazine, and has presented hundreds of seminars to appraisers and appraisal/valuation firms.
