Appraiser eLearning’s Series of Special Training Webinars
Specialized Webinars and Virtual Training Sessions designed to help Appraisers stay ahead of the curve
$39.95
90 Minute Recorded Webinar
Recorded Webinars
AI Isn’t Replacing You – But Someone Using It Might:How to Use AI as a Tool and a Teammate in Residential Real Estate
Recorded via Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 | with Bill Waltenbaugh
Webinar Description
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the way real estate professionals work. In this practical and engaging webinar, you’ll learn how to treat AI not as a threat—but as a tool and a teammate. From mastering prompts that actually work to understanding how image-based AI interprets listing photos, we’ll explore real-world use cases for appraisers and agents alike. You’ll also get critical insights into USPAP compliance, confidentiality risks, and ethical responsibility when using AI tools. Whether you’re writing better listing descriptions or refining report commentary, this session helps you stay ahead—without crossing the line.
What you’ll learn
✅ How to use AI as a tool and teammate—not a replacement
💡 What large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT really are
✍️ How to write effective prompts (without relying on canned scripts)
🔐 How to use AI safely and ethically under USPAP guidelines
🛠️ Real-world AI use cases for appraisers and real estate agents
👀 How AI “sees” images—and what it means for photos, floor plans, and staging
⚠️ How to avoid AI mistakes that could impact your work or your license
❓ A chance to ask questions and get honest, real-world answers
All registered attendees will receive a copy of the webinar recording and the instructors presentation materials.
*DISCLAIMERS– This webinar training is not approved for CE credit. This training is high-level and fast-paced. It is not intended as an introduction to market condition analysis.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact our Education Director, Ben Maxwell at ben@storyboardemp.com
AI for Appraisers: A Field Guide to Getting Started Without Getting Lost
Recorded via Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 | with Hal Humphreys
Webinar Description
This is not a masterclass in machine learning. You won’t be coding in Python or building your own Large Language Model from scratch in a fever dream of digital ambition. This is the entry ramp, the beginner’s map for appraisers who want to understand just enough about AI to keep their boots dry and their business alive.
I’m your guide, Hal Humphreys. I’m not an AI expert. I’m an appraiser, like you, who finally stopped glaring suspiciously at ChatGPT and started poking around under the hood. What I found wasn’t sorcery. It was a surprisingly useful tool… once I figured out how to talk to it.
What you’ll learn
In this friendly, hands-on introduction, we’ll cover:
- How to sign up for ChatGPT and choose a version that suits your needs (and budget)
- How to teach it your tone and avoid sounding like a malfunctioning chatbot
- How to ask it smart questions about real appraisal work—neighborhood sections, market area summaries, and even sales comparison analysis
- How to spot its nonsense before it makes you look like a fool
This class is designed for the AI-curious but tech-wary. No hype. No jargon. No promises of instant genius. Just practical, beginner-level skills you can start using immediately.
If you’re waiting for the world to slow down so you can catch up, don’t.
Learn the basics. Start small. Because AI won’t replace appraisers… but it may replace the ones who refuse to learn.
*DISCLAIMER– This webinar training is not approved for CE credit. This training is high-level and fast-paced. It is not intended as an introduction to market condition analysis.
$39.95
90 Minute Recorded Webinar
Market Indexing for Appraisers: How to Master Market Condition Adjustments
Aired on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 | with Brent Bowen
In this webinar from October 3rd, 2024, Brent Bowen provides students with a licensed copy of his custom Excel Market Indexing Workbook, which is ready to use in your appraisal practice. The focus of the webinar is the practical understanding of how to use the Workbook, including demonstrations of how to import data, model it, and analyze the results.
This Market Indexing method is not based on regression, but on comparative time-series calculations similar to how the CPI (Consumer Price Index) is used to calculate inflation.
The Workbook has two integrated methods for solving the problem of calculating market change:
The first method utilizes time series data which is contained in an application called Info Sparks (not the same thing as Spark for Appraisers). Brent will teach you how to use this application and extract the underlying data to create custom indices for your market condition analysis.
The second method is for any appraiser with access to an MLS system. The second method takes a custom export from your MLS and filters it through thousands of complex formulas which model and segment data into time-series price indices. This method requires a more recent version of Excel (2016 and older versions cannot recognize all of the formulas).
By the end, participants will be able to use the included Market Indexing Excel Workbook to perform complex analysis and support market condition adjustments with a higher degree of accuracy than is otherwise possible.
Notes:
- This is a 2 hour non-CE webinar delivered via on-demand .mp4 recording.
- It includes a download of a licensed copy of the custom Excel Workbook.
- Check with your MLS regarding access to the Info Sparks application.
- Check your Excel version and upgrade if necessary.
- The Workbook is set up for residential appraisers, but can be modified to create custom indices from other data sets and with other metrics relevant to commercial property.
*DISCLAIMER– This webinar training is not approved for CE credit. This training is high-level and fast-paced. It is not intended as an introduction to market condition analysis.
$99.95
2hr Recorded Webinar
How to Excel for Appraisers – Episode 8 – GLA 5 Ways | $49.95
Episode 8 Aired on Aired on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 | 10AM – 1130AM Central Time
Hosted by Scott Cullen and Tim Andersen
In Episode 8 of our webinar series, How to Excel for Appraisers, we focus on GLA adjustments.
Scott and Tim will teach you how to calculate and document GLA adjustments using five recognized methods. Attendees will receive an Excel workbook template with five GLA adjustment tabs, covering methods such as percentage of price per square foot and single variable regression. Additionally, you’ll get access to the webinar recording and all related materials
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$49.95
Recorded Webinar
Grouped Data with Excel: Adjustment Support for Market Change, Location and more | $49.95
Aired on Thursday, April 18th, 2024
Hosted by Scott Cullen and Tim Andersen
In this webinar on Grouped Data, Tim Andersen and Scott Cullen cover the advantages and perils of calculating grid adjustments using the recognized technique of Grouped Data.
Grouped Data works well for Market-to-Market adjustments, but not so well for others! We will show you why.
According to the GSEs, Market-to-Market adjustments are crucial to avoid bias in property valuation. In this 90 minute, NON-CE webinar, Scott and Tim will show you how to document an adjustment or, more importantly, show why you DID NOT make one.
This webinar includes an Excel workbook that calculates Grouped Data adjustments and applies an annual rate of change to the comps in your grid.
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$49.95
Recorded Webinar
How to Excel for Appraisers – Episode 7 – Contributory Value Part 1 | $49.95
Episode 7 Aired on Aired on Friday, October 27th, 2023 | 10am – 12pm Central Time
Hosted by Scott Cullen and Tim Andersen
In Episode 7 of our webinar series, How to Excel for Appraisers, we focus on Contributory Value.
You will learn to navigate the sales comparison grid from the perspective of contributory value. In the Cost Approach, contributory value is the same as depreciated cost. Contributory value can be expressed in dollars or as a percentage of cost.
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$49.95
Recorded Webinar
How to Excel for Appraisers – Episode 5 – Reconciliation | $49.95
Episode 5 Aired on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 | 10am – 12pm Central Time
Hosted by Scott Cullen and Tim Andersen
In Episode 5 of our webinar series, How to Excel for Appraisers, we focus on Reconciliation. In the valuation process, it is very common for appraisers to apply more than one approach to value to their assignments. When two or more approaches are used, appraisers must reconcile the value indications.
The goal of this webinar is to equip appraisers with a deep understanding of using weighted analyses to reconcile value indications (Gross adjustments, proximity, recency of sale, ranking etc.) within an approach, and then to form a final value opinion.
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$49.95
Recorded Webinar
How to Excel for Appraisers – Episode 4
Cost Analytics, Ratio Analysis, Highest and BestUse (CaRaHBU)
Episode 4 – Aired on June 15th, 2023 | 10am – 11:30am Central Time
Hosted by Scott Cullen and Tim Andersen
In Episode 4 of our webinar series, Howto Excel for Appraisers, we focus on Cost Analytics, Ratio Analysis, and Highest and Best Use. The goal of this webinar is to equip appraisers with deep understanding of the relationships between these key concepts. With this skill set, appraisers will take a big step forward in appraisal development and reporting. AVMs and Evaluations will never compete with appraisers who can synthesize data for meaning.
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$49.95
Recorded Webinar
How to Excel for Appraisers – Episode 3 – The Killer Workfile | $49.95
Episode 3 – Aired on April 18th | 10am – 12pm Central Time
Hosted by Scott Cullen and Tim Andersen
The Killer Workfile Template: Learn to convert MLS data into an Excel dashboard with charts showing Supply, Market Time, Age / Price Distributions and other market conditions.
USPAP states that appraisers are not to make unsupported assumptions about market
conditions.
Does low supply mean higher prices? That is one old assumption you need to verify in today’s market.
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$49.95
Recorded Webinar
How to Excel for Appraisers – Episodes 1 & 2 (Market Change Adjustments) | $49.95
Episode 1 – Aired on January 11th | 10am – 12pm Central Time
Episode 2 – Aired on February 22nd | 10am – 12pm Central Time
Hosted by Scott Cullen and Tim Andersen
Changing markets with few current sales may warrant time adjustments. A time adjustment to a similar sale from several months ago may be more credible than several adjustments to a recent sale.
This webinar aims to teach appraisers the basics of excel and how to make a market change adjustment. Participants will receive a Market Change Excel template and user manual. Using the template and manual, participants will learn how to export MLS data and analyze and report market change immediately. This recorded webinar will also teach participants how to build and replicate their own template, so it can be reused for future assignments.
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$49.95
Recorded Webinar
Sensitivity Analysis Method | $29.95
Aired on February 3rd | 10am – 12pm Central Time
Hosted by Bryan Reynolds
Special Guest, Scott Cullen
Bryan Reynolds and Scott Cullen discuss “Sensitivity Analysis” and what it can do for you and your appraisal practice
Access the webinar recording and all presentation materials covered during the live webinar.
If you have any questions about this training webinar, please contact our Education Director, Ben Maxwell, at ben@storyboardemp.com or by phone at (615) 988-6830
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$29.95
Recorded Webinar
Regression Training for Professional Valuers | $29.95
Aired on February 3rd | 10am – 12pm Central Time
Hosted by Bryan Reynolds
Special Guest, Josh Walitt
Bryan Reynolds and Josh Walitt host a 2-hr interactive training webinar on using regression analysis and software (Market Machine), designed specifically for professional appraisers and valuers.
Access the webinar recording and all presentation materials covered during the live webinar.
If you have any questions about this training webinar, please contact our Education Director, Ben Maxwell, at ben@storyboardemp.com or by phone at (615) 988-6830
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$29.95
Recorded Webinar
Interactive Consultation with “The Attorneys”
Hosted live on January 6th | 10am – 12pm Central Time
Hosted by Bryan Reynolds
Special Guests, Craig Capilla and Peter Christensen
Bryan Reynolds and “The Attorneys” sit down for a special edition training webinar on reducing your liability and the risk of legal claims.
“The Attorneys” – Craig Capilla and Peter Christensen – have extensive experience representing the interests of individual appraisers in licensing and liability claims.
Bryan, Craig and Peter review actual cases brought against appraisers and teach you how to avoid such claims. You’ll be able to ask questions directly and these these experts will help get your questions answered.
Registered attendees will also receive:
– a recorded copy of the webinar and all presentation materials
– a discount on Peter Christensen’s new CE course, Appraiser Liability 101
– attorney-recommended language to use in your appraisal reports
– 1-on-1 support and Q&A during the live event and via email
If you have any questions about this training webinar, please contact our Education Director, Ben Maxwell, at ben@storyboardemp.com or by phone at (615) 988-6830
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$29.95
Recorded Webinar
ANSI, Square Footage & Standards
Hosted live on November 26th by Bryan Reynolds and Hamp Thomas.
2-hr training webinar on the topics of ANSI, measurement standards and square footage.
A high percentage of appraisers measure houses wrong. Errors in square footage is the number one issue that leads to legal claims in real estate and appraising. We all understand Price-Per-Square-Foot, but no one agrees on what defines a “finished sqft.”
In this training webinar, Bryan Reynolds and Hamp Thomas discuss some big issues and upcoming changes to ANSI, as well as the common errors appraisers make when measuring houses, and how to avoid them. Learn best practices and specific techniques for measuring the “tricky areas,” like bay windows, dormers, fireplaces, sloped ceilings, stairs, below grade, etc.
You’ll also receive a discount for Hamp Thomas’ 7hr CE course, ANSI, Home Measurement & The Power of Price Per Square Foot.
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$29.95
Recorded Webinar
Depreciated Cost Analysis
Hosted live on October 10th & November 7th by Bryan Reynolds and Scott Cullen (Solomon Co-Founder).
Includes two sessions of this 2-hour training webinar on the topic of Depreciated Cost Analysis.
In each session of this 2-hour interactive webinar, Bryan Reynolds and Scott Cullen teach you about the recognized technique of supporting adjustments through depreciated cost analysis. Learn to utilize this recognized technique and a new software program (Solomon Adjustment Calculators) designed to increase your performance and improve sourcing for your adjustments.
With this purchase, you will receive a discount on Scott’s new 7hr CE course, Depreciated Replacement Cost, as well as a coupon code good for $30 off Solomon Adjustment Calculators annual subscription.
*This training webinar is not approved for CE credit. It’s just great information and training created to make you better at your job.
$29.95
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