November F+E

Journal Vol. 21, Issue 1


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What's New!

IAAO moving to new website, database next week

Members will soon see a new member website as part of a series of IAAO technology projects. The website is part of an overall project to move to a new membership database and new accounting system. For members, in the short term, it will mean updating login and demographic information. But in the long term, the new website will be much more powerful and functional. 

As part of the change IAAO will also be moving to a new community to host discussions and community interest groups. The switch to the new website is set to take place on Nov. 13. For a limited time, from late afternoon on Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Nov. 12, the website online store will be down while IAAO moves the database information from one system to the other. During that time, the website will still be online, but purchases and changes to member address information cannot take place.

Candidates, bylaws changes on November ballot

Several minor changes to the IAAO bylaws have been approved to be on the ballot in November, in addition to the elections of board members. IAAO elections will take place Nov. 1-15 via email, and regular members will vote on candidates for president-elect, vice president, and director representatives. Associate members will vote on the candidates for the associate board member. All members will vote on the proposed changes to the bylaws. A copy of the bylaws with the complete changes is available here. 

Promote value of membership in your office; renewals start in November

As a valued member, you know firsthand how IAAO can elevate your professional skills and enhance your career. Renewal for your 2025 membership will begin in mid-November. New members can join now and be members until the end of 2025. This special offer is available for a limited time, so now is the perfect moment to expand the benefits of IAAO to your team. If you or your colleagues have any questions about the membership process or benefits, please contact membership@iaao.org. We’re here to help with any questions and to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

Conference photos available, continuing education credits posted

Photos from the 2024 Annual Conference are now available to view and download online. The photos are available to download at no charge, and attendees may buy prints online. Continuing education credits have been posted to attendees' online accounts and may be accessed by members under View My IAAO Transcript. Separately, the Uniform Request for Recertification Credit, used to submit to jurisdictions for potential credits, is also available online.

Update Your Member Profile

IAAO is continuing its demographic data collection campaign to have members update profile information. Updates are a focal point for the IAAO Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and this information will be used to assess IAAO’s membership makeup and highlight the diversity of our global community. Update your profile at www.iaao.org/demologin. 

Meetings & Programs

November webinar to look at comparing sold and unsold properties

The Netherlands Council for Real Estate Assessment calculates several key figures to analyze differences between sold and unsold properties. In the IAAO November webinar, “Comparing Sold and Unsold Properties: The Ultimate Test for Assessed Values,” attendees will see how they use these indicators in evaluation of the newly estimated values. The webinar, set for noon Central Wednesday, Nov. 6, will be presented by Luc Hermans and Marco Kuijper and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Register here.

Understanding emotional intelligence topic of November WIN'ing conversation call

Understanding and Improving your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) will be the focus of the upcoming WIN’ing Conversation call at noon Central on Nov. 12. Monica Darvin, Staff Development Specialist of Durham County (NC) Tax Administration office, is excited to discuss the importance of Emotional Intelligence and provide tips to help you improve this skill. Register here.

 The conversation will be presented by Monica Darvin, Staff Development Specialist, Durham County (NC) Tax Administration. More information and a registration link are below.

International symposium in December in the Netherlands to focus on AI

The International Research Symposium, Assessment Innovation & Collaboration with a Focus on AI is set for 4-5 December in Amsterdam and the IRS plans to showcase the latest research and developments that have tangible impacts on property tax appraisal accuracy and efficiency. Registration is open and among the topics to be covered during the two-day meeting include

• Implementing AVMs
• Horizontal and vertical equity measures and new methods for assessment accuracy
• Vertical equity testing app
• Trends in Serbia real estate
• Using AI and machine learning
• Valuing mixed use properties
• Using geospatial data to overcome mass appraisal challenges.

The event is sponsored by IAAO and the International Property Tax Institute and speakers will be from around the world, representing Canada, the Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more details on the sessions, check out the schedule. In addition to the programs a networking reception will take place at the end of the first day. 

Tyler offering webinar on Nov. 13 on thriving in today’s environment

IAAO Strategic Partner Tyler Technologies is offering a free webinar on “How to Thrive in Today’s Resource Challenged Environment - Technologies, Tools, and Services That Drive Efficiency.”    The webinar will be broadcast from noon to 1 p.m. Central on Wednesday, Nov. 13.    Delivering fair and equitable assessments is not the only challenge facing today’s assessors. Many are also struggling with staffing and training, data overload, and constituent demands. Tyler understands these evolving challenges and is developing the solutions, tools, and services needed to get ahead. Register here.