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With over 300 members, the East Florida Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is known for its highly professional, educated and nationally experienced real estate appraisal practitioners, educators and authors. Our website offers a wide array of resources for your research, education and informational purposes.

RESOURCE HUB – Access Hundreds of Resourceful Links!

The Resource Hub provides a quick access gateway to a vast array of real estate resources to aid in your research. Real Estate professionals will find this tool highly useful for research on a daily basis. Add this link to your shortcuts today!

Welcome!

With over 300 members, the East Florida Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is known for its highly professional, educated and nationally experienced real estate appraisal practitioners, educators and authors. Our website offers a wide array of resources for your research, education and informational purposes.

RESOURCE HUB – Access Hundreds of Resourceful Links!

The Resource Hub provides a quick access gateway to a vast array of real estate resources to aid in your research. Real Estate professionals will find this tool highly useful for research on a daily basis. Add this link to your shortcuts today!

UPCOMING EDUCATION

Mar
20
Wed
Three Hour Florida Law @ Virtual
Mar 20 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mar
21
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course @ Virtual
Mar 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Apr
11
Thu
Community Land Trust (CLT) Appraisal Training @ Virtual
Apr 11 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Apr
18
Thu
Fundamentals of Appraising Affordable Housing @ Virtual
Apr 18 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Apr
19
Fri
MEMBERSHIP LUNCH & GOLF @ PopStroke Orlando/Waterford Lakes
Apr 19 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Apr
25
Thu
Becoming Proficient in Fractional Interest Valuation @ Virtual
Apr 25 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
May
2
Thu
UNIFORM APPRAISAL STANDARDS FOR FEDERAL LAND ACQUISITIONS: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS @ Heritage Hunting Lodge
May 2 @ 8:00 am – May 3 @ 5:00 pm
May
9
Thu
Appraiser Law in the Real World @ Virtual
May 9 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
May
16
Thu
Practical Application of Fundamental Analysis @ Virtual
May 16 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
May
30
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course @ Virtual
May 30 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Jun
6
Thu
ISO Construction and Basic Construction Plan Reading @ Virtual
Jun 6 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Jun
13
Thu
BUSINESS PRACTICES AND ETHICS @ Virtual
Jun 13 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Jul
11
Thu
Setting the Stage for Inputs: An In-Depth Look at an Inferred Market Study @ Virtual
Jul 11 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Jul
18
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course @ Virtual
Jul 18 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Jul
31
Wed
Three Hour Florida Law @ Virtual
Jul 31 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Sep
12
Thu
Three Hour Florida Law @ Virtual
Sep 12 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Sep
19
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course @ Virtual
Sep 19 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sep
26
Thu
Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and the Metaverse: Implications for Valuation @ Virtual
Sep 26 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Oct
17
Thu
Critical Thinking and Junk Science @ Virtual
Oct 17 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Oct
23
Wed
Three Hour Florida Law @ Virtual
Oct 23 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

   UPCOMING EVENTS   

EVENT & MEETINGS PHOTOS

The 11th annual Central Florida Real Estate Forum at the Winter Park Events Center was a great success.

A big THANK YOU to all of our sponsors along with Hal Katz and Steve Marshall. Parcipants received 8 Hours of CE Credit

Puff ‘n Stuff Events | Catering. This year’s 2023 Central Florida Real Estate Forum will be professionally catered by Winter Park’s own Puff ‘n Stuff serving a scrumptious breakfast, lunch and cocktail hour. Click Here to see a preview of the company’s background, services and delicious array of food and beverages…

SPONSORS

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LATEST NEWS

SPOTLIGHT

  • Meet Nicholas D. Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS June 8, 2023 - Nick has been working in the Appraisal industry since 2001 and currently is a principal of Edge Realty Advisors. Many of you know Nick from his dedicated service to the East Florida Chapter Board of Directors where he served as Chapter President in 2014. Since his term as president, he expanded his service to the Regional and National levels, including....

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & REGION REPS

PRESIDENT
Riley Jones, MAI, SRA
(321)438-3231
Riley@florida-re.com
Florida Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
www.florida-re.com

VICE-PRESIDENT
Ken Terrell, MAI
(407) 637-8708
kterrell@meridianag.com
Meridian Appraisal Group, Inc
Website: www.MeridianAG.com

TREASURER
D. Michael Daniel, Jr., MAI
407-843-3377
mdaniel@irr.com
Integra Realty Resources
Irr.com

SECRETARY
Charles Buhler, MAI
407-843-1723
charles.buhler@colliers.com
Colliers
Colliers.com

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lauren Dowling
813-545-1382
lauren@eflai.org
East Florida Chapter Appraisal Institute
https://www.eflai.org

REGION REPS

Kenneth Terrell, MAI
Laura Grove, AI-GRS
James Kleitz, MAI
Michael Daniel, MAI

ALTERNATE REGIONAL REPS:

Jim Hasenau, MAI, GRS
Howard Cooksey, MAI
Laura Carroll, MAI
Drew Han, MAI
 

Join a committee, get involved, be supportive, and get exposure!

CONTACT:
Lauren Dowling
Tel: 813-545-1382
E-mail: lauren@eflai.org

DIRECTORS

Laura Grove, AI-GRS

James M. Kleitz, MAI

Jim Hasenau, MAI, AI-GRS

Howard Cooksey, MAI

Laura Carroll , MAI

Drew Han, MAI

COMMITTEES

BYLAWS
Randall Rex, MAI

CANDIDATE GUIDANCE
Laura Carroll, MAI

EDUCATION
Tom G Richards, MAI

FINANCE
Michael Daniel, MAI

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
James Hasenau, MAI, AI-GRS

NOMINATING
Will Faber, MAI

WEBSITE MANAGEMENT/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Hal Katz & Laura Carroll, MAI

NEWSLETTER
Megan Judd

CENTRAL FLORIDA REAL ESTATE FORUM
Steve Marshall, MAI, Chairman
Hal Katz, Marketing Director | Sponsorship
Lauren Dowling, Event Coordinator

PROGRESSIVE REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (PREAEC)

Hal Katz, Chairman, Progressive Real Estate Appraisal Education Committee (PREAEC) | Marketing Director, Central Florida Real Estate Forum – East Florida Chapter Appraisal Institute | Executive Committee, Dr. P. Phillips Real Estate Institute, University of Central Florida | Vice President, Commercial Appraisal Department, Hancock Whitney Bank, Orlando, FL

Lauren Dowling, Executive Director East Florida Chapter Appraisal Institute

Laurie Botts, MPA, Real Estate Division Manager of the City of Orlando | Adjunct Teacher of Finance Dr. P. Phillips Real Estate Institute, University of Central Florida

Ryan Zink, MAI, Senior Managing Director, Partner, Valbridge Property Advisors | Education Development, Progressive Real Estate Appraisal Education Committee (PREAEC) | Chairperson – Appraisal Institute University Relations Panel | Trustee – Appraisal Institute Education Trust & Relief Fund | Executive Committee, Dr. P. Phillips Real Estate Institute, University of Central Florida

Sheila Potts, Ph.D., MSRE, CCIM, Director of the Dr. P. Phillips Institute for Research & Education in Real Estate | Instructor Department of Finance and the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate at the University of Central Florida

BYLAWS
Randall Rex, MAI

CANDIDATE GUIDANCE
Laura Carroll, MAI

EDUCATION
Tim Wagoner, SRA, AI-RRS

FINANCE
Ken Terrell, MAI

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
James Hasenau, MAI, AI-GRS

NOMINATING
Randall Rex, MAI

WEBSITE MANAGEMENT/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Hal Katz & Laura Carroll, MAI 

CENTRAL FLORIDA REAL ESTATE FORUM
Steve Marshall, MAI, Chairman
Hal Katz, Marketing Director | Sponsorship
Lauren Dowling, Event Coordinator

PROGRESSIVE REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (PREAEC)

Chris Starkey, MAI, Senior Managing Director, Integra Realty Resources – Orlando | Incoming President, East Florida Chapter Appraisal Institute

Hal Katz, Chairman, Progressive Real Estate Appraisal Education Committee (PREAEC) | Marketing Director, Central Florida Real Estate Forum – East Florida Chapter Appraisal Institute | Executive Committee, Dr. P. Phillips Real Estate Institute, University of Central Florida | Vice President, Commercial Appraisal Department, Hancock Whitney Bank, Orlando, FL

Lauren Dowling, Executive Director East Florida Chapter Appraisal Institute

Laurie Botts, Real Estate Division Manager of the City of Orlando | Adjunct Teacher of Finance Dr. P. Phillips Real Estate Institute, University of Central Florida

Ryan Zink, MAI, Senior Managing Director, Partner, Valbridge Property Advisors | Education Development, Progressive Real Estate Appraisal Education Committee (PREAEC) | Chairperson – Appraisal Institute University Relations Panel | Trustee – Appraisal Institute Education Trust & Relief Fund | Executive Committee, Dr. P. Phillips Real Estate Institute, University of Central Florida

Sheila Potts, CCIM, Director of the Dr. P. Phillips Institute for Research & Education in Real Estate | Instructor Department of Finance and the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate at the University of Central Florida