When it comes to our work, our clients know that they are getting the best and most educated valuation advice that they can. In other words, you are getting what you pay for with our services. There are 14 hours of appraisal education required per year, and with 75% of 2017 complete, our appraisers have nearly doubled that! On top of that, 90% of the courses taken were through the Appraisal Institute. So how do we stay up-to-date with our valuation education? Here are our top education sources below: Continuing Education Classes: All of our employees (from newest to oldest) make a point of taking appraisal continuing education classes multiple times a year. 90% of these are through the Appraisal Institute, as mentioned above. As members of the AI | Kansas City chapter, we have access to meetings, Lunch and Learns, classes, seminars, and scholarship opportunities all year long. We definitely take advantage of these benefits and recommend all appraisers join their local chapters! Lunch and Learns: One great way to get information in a short span of time (and add in a balanced meal into your busy schedule) is to host a Lunch and Learn. We do this in our office on a monthly basis and cover everything from editing reports to proper etiquette techniques when at dinner with a client. Webinars: Webinars are an efficient way to connect and get information across when time or distance may be an issue. We use these to help us keep up with the latest trends in our technology. There are many free resources online to find webinars, but most of the ones we attend are hosted by professionals within Valbridge. With more than 200 MAI-designated appraisers nationwide, we have experts on nearly any appraisal topic. Enterprise University: Put on through Enterprise Bank & Trust, Enterprise University offers free classes on thought-provoking material. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to further their career. The Kansas City and Overland Park Chambers of Commerce: Being a member of your local chamber is one of the best things you can do to increase your industry knowledge. Not only do the Kansas City and Overland Park chambers host learning events throughout the year, but they help you get in front of experts that know their industry. Going directly to the source is often the best way to learn! So there you have it! From the moment a Valbridge Property Advisors' team member starts, they are entrenched in educational opportunities and molded into the highly knowledgeable appraisers they are today. Most importantly our appraisers have a thirst for knowledge and continuously strive to improve themselves. We identify and analyze the variables that affect value, often seeing what others don’t see based on our expertise. When you hire Valbridge, you're hiring a team that's passionate about education and keenly attuned to the nuances within the appraisal industry!
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