Seminar Descriptions
Collection, Interpretation, Model-Building of Income & Expense Data
Description:
The purpose of this workshop is to assist appraisers in the collection and interpretation of income and expense data for the construction of income models for establishing market value. The workshop concentrates on the following areas: Income approach definition and formulas, forms and methods for data gathering and additional sources, templates for storing and using data, review of reconstructing income and expense statements, extraction and development of the capitalization rate, data analysis, interpretation and model building, and testing the income model.
Duration: Registration 8-8:30am; Class 8:30-5
Dates: April 1, 2020 |
Location: Hidalgo CAD - 4405 Professional Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
Instructor: Rick Stuart, CAE
Fees: 2020 Member District: $100 | 2020 Affiliate/Associate Member: $150 | 2020 Nonmember: $200 |
Credits: 7.5 hours
Development of Capitalization Rates
Description:
This workshop will explore the difference between capitalization rates used in direct capitalization and a yield rate used in yield capitalization. We will discuss the difference between an overall capitalization rate, a land capitalization rate and a building capitalization rate along with some other common terms used in capitalization rates discussion such as unloaded versus loaded capitalization rates, terminal capitalization rates.
Duration: Registration 8-8:30am; Class 8:30-5
Dates: April 2, 2020 |
Location: Hidalgo CAD - 4405 Professional Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
Instructor: Rick Stuart, CAE
Fees: 2020 Member District: $100 | 2020 Affiliate/Associate Member: $150 | 2020 Nonmember: $200 |
Credits: 7.5 hours
Registration Deadline: March 19, 2020
Exemption Administration Seminar 2019
Description:
Back by popular demand . . . TAAD presents a seminar for CAD staff that administer exemptions, both partial and total. This is a two-day seminar that outlines major categories of property tax exemptions, as well as litigation and administrative and application issues associated with them:
• Residence Homesteads
• Charitable Organizations and Housing
• Business Exemptions
• Other Exemptions and Application/Administrative Issues
• New exemptions from 86th Session
This is a chance to get information on current exemptions, as well as new and amended exemptions passed by the recent legislative session.
Duration: Registration 8:30-9; Day 1 class 9-5; Day 2 class 9-3; Lunch on your own
Dates: December 5-6, 2019 |
Location: North Austin Marriott - 2600 La Frontera Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78681
Instructor: Instructors for the seminar will be a who’s who of property tax attorneys . . . Barry Gaines of Harris County Appraisal District, Robert Mott of Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott (retired), Sands Stiefer of Olson &Olson, and Matthew Tepper of McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen.
Fees: 2019 Member District: $150 | 2019 Associate/Affiliate Member: $200 | Nonmember: $250 |
Credits: 12.25 CEs (requested)
Registration Deadline: 14 days prior to class
Mass Appraisal Analysis & Benchmarks
Description:
This one-day workshop is designed to help refresh the mass appraisal technics used in the valuation process and also to help establish some processes and procedures for unusual or more challenging events. Topics discussed will include: USPAP, Scope of Work, Mass Appraisal, Market Value, Highest and Best Use Analysis, Neighborhood Analysis, Benchmarks, Sales Validation, Sales Ratio Analysis, Sales Chasing and Trending.
Students will understand the annual application of the mass appraisal process, consider various analyses for fine-tuning neighborhood values, understand what data to analyze when establishing benchmarks as well as review and expansion of sales ratio analysis, review processes to detect and avoid sales chasing, and understand the proper application of trending valuations.
Duration: Registration 8-8:30am; Class 8:30-5
Dates: March 19, 2020 |
Location: Hidalgo CAD - 4405 Professional Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
Instructor: Rick Stuart, CAE
Fees: 2020 Member District: $100 | 2020 Affiliate/Associate Member: $150 | 2020 Nonmember: $200 |
Credits: 7.5 hours
Registration Deadline: March 5, 2020
Understanding Methods & Assistance Program (MAP) Review for New Chief Appraisers
Description:
Are you anxiously preparing to experience a Methods and Assistance Program (MAP) Review? If you area new-to-the-process chief appraiser, this half-day session will be just what you need! Representatives of the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division will be on hand to outline the process, answer your questions and concerns, and help you prepare for your appraisal district’s review.
Note: Class size will be limited to 32… don’t delay in registering!
Duration: Registration 8:30-9am; Class 9am-Noon
Dates: January 10, 2020 |
Location: TAAD Office - 7700 Chevy Chase Dr., Building 1, Suite 425, Austin, TX 78752
Instructor: PTAD Staff
Fees: 2020 Member District: $25 | 2020 TAAD Associate/Affiliate Member: $50 | 2020 Non-Member: $100 |
Credits: 3.0 CEs
Registration Deadline: One week prior to seminar or until class max size has been reached
USPAP Refresher
Description:
This one/half-day (3.5 hours) USPAP update workshop covers the following topics:
- 2014/2015 edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) revisions.
- When does USPAP apply?
- Review revisions to the Conduct section of the Ethics Rule.
- Review revisions to Reporting Requirements Advisory Opinion (AO) 11.
- Review revisions to Standard Rule 3-5.
- Review Standard Rule 6 – Mass Appraisal
Each Registered Professional Appraiser (RPA) may take this workshop during his or her two-year recertification period in order to meet Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) continuing education requirements for USPAP training for all mass appraisers effective January 1, 2014.
NO ONSITE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Duration: Class Hours: 1-4:30pm
Dates: February 23, 2020 |
Location: Renaissance Dallas Hotel - 2222 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207, USA
Instructor: Sands Stiefer
Fees: 2020 Member District: $75 | 2020 Affiliate/Associate Member: $150 | 2020 Nonmember: $200 |
Credits: 3.5 CEs
Registration Deadline: February 14, 2020
Valuation of Metal Buildings/Barndominiums
Description:
The purpose of this workshop is to provide some guidance and suggestions on the process of analysis and valuation of metal buildings converted to living areas, or what we call “barndominiums.” These are structures that appear to be metal-clad farm buildings, but part or all the structure has been finished on the interior and used as living area. Some are used as a temporary living area while the owners construct a new stick-built home, while others are built as a permanent residence. The framing can be pole or steel.
Duration: Registration 8-8:30am; Class 8:30-5
Dates: March 18, 2020 |
Location: Hidalgo CAD - 4405 Professional Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
Instructor: Rick Stuart, CAE
Fees: 2020 Member District: $100 | 2020 Affiliate/Associate Member: $150 | 2020 Nonmember: $200 |
Credits: 7.5 hours
Registration Deadline: March 4, 2020