What's New!

Board election information now available

Members interested in running for spots on the 2024 IAAO Board of Directors should submit candidate materials by July 1. Check out the Elections page for more information and forms needed to submit. Regular members in good standing will be able to vote electronically from Nov. 1-15, for the Regular Board Member and Officer positions.

New Communications standard released for exposure

A revised standard on communication has been approved by the IAAO Board for exposure to members for 30 days, April 19 to May 18. The revised standard, Standard on Communications and Outreach, replaces the 2011 Standard on Public Relations and is a complete revision. The Standard examines the need for a well-planned, strategic communications program that provides practical recommendations for successfully implementing and maintaining information and communication with the public through proven marketing techniques and tools. Comments should be sent to Assessment Advisor Shannon Hiss, RES, RMA, at hiss@iaao.org.

HUD official to speak at conference; review PAVE Action Plan

Melody Taylor, an official with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Executive Director of the Interagency Taskforce on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE), is slated to speak at the 2023 IAAO Annual Conference in Salt Lake City on Aug. 30. Taylor serves as the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary of Enforcement Compliance in the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  IAAO representatives met with Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary Taylor in Washington, D.C. in February as part of industry group meetings and in April as part of the Board of Directors meeting.

Registration open for IAAO, IPTI mass appraisal virtual symposium

Registration is open for the (virtual) Mass Appraisal Valuation Symposium offered by the International Property Tax Institute and IAAO on June 21-22. The theme of the virtual MAVS is “Valuing Properties in Uncertain Times.” The program will have eight topic areas and individual sessions under each area. Topic areas are: Real Estate Markets and Mass Appraisal Application in Uncertain Times; Valuation Issues; MRA and Technology – Working to Get the Right Value; GIS and Related Issues; The Importance of Data; Property Tax Valuation Administration - Best Practices; Mass Appraisal and Technology; and More Valuation Issues to Consider.

Interested in a designation? Attend a Zoom chat

The Professional Development Committee members are offering Zoom chats on the second Thursday of every other month to answer questions and share experiences about earning a designation. The first Zoom chat was in February on earning an IAAO designation, followed by chats focusing on specific designations featuring designees who have completed the process. The next chat is an open discussion on June 8, followed by an Aug. 10 chat on the MAS and AAS designations. The year will wrap up with a chat on Dec. 14 on the CMS and PPS designations. Register here. 

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. 

IAAO logo wear available from Lands’ End

IAAO has teamed up with Lands’ End to offer a variety of IAAO logo wear through a Lands’ End store, accessible at www.iaao.org/landsend. The store is a one-stop shop for high-quality apparel and customer service. To start shopping, visit the store and select a category from the tabs. You can shop the various products and then add a white, blue, or black IAAO logo embroidered on the product. Numerous men’s, women’s, and promotional products are available.

 
 
 
 







Meetings & Programs

Annual Conference registration open

Registration for the IAAO Annual Conference, Aug. 27-30 in Salt Lake City, is now open.  IAAO Annual Conferences are the industry’s premiere event to learn best practices, emerging technology, trends, and to connect with others in the field. The annual conference will offer a variety of education session presentation choices, roundtable talks, and panel discussions presented over the three days.

May 16 WIN Task Force call: ‘How to Say No’

“Time is Non-refundable” and “How to Say No” are the topics of the upcoming IAAO Women’s Initiative Network Task Force call at noon Central on Tuesday, May 16. The WIN Task Force is offering a series of interactive virtual presentations. Opal Hudson and Beba Sheey, both with the Hillsborough County (Florida) Property Appraiser's Office, will join Tiffany A. Opheikens, RES, to lead the next "Women's Initiative Network (WIN): WIN'ing Conversations" discussing the two topics, "Time is Non-refundable" and "How to Say No." The event is free, and all are welcome. Register here.

‘Eight Mistakes to Avoid on Model Development Process’ is topic of May 31 webinar

IAAO’s May 31 webinar will discuss eight mistakes that jurisdictions should want to avoid when designing a model development process. The webinar will help attendees understand best practices in how to configure systems for mass appraisal model development. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, May 31, will be presented by Josh Myers and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Register here.

Registration opens soon for mass appraisal valuation symposium

Registration is now open for the online Mass Appraisal Valuation Symposium, set for June 21-22. The International Property Tax Institute (IPTI) and IAAO will present the virtual symposium covering “Valuing Properties in Uncertain Times.” Registration details will be available at iaao.org and in upcoming IAAO publications.

Building high-performing teams focus of Emerging Leaders’ Summit; Registration open

The Emerging Leaders' Summit (ELS) is designed to provide a powerful professional development opportunity for emerging leaders who have the desire to advance their careers in the assessment industry. The theme for the 2023 Emerging Leaders' Summit is "Building High-Performing Teams." This program will be presented in three parts: two webinars (July 18 and Aug. 15), with the culminating third session to be presented at the IAAO Annual Conference in Salt Lake City. The final session will be recorded for those unable to attend.

Industry Events

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  • May 16 2023
    WIN'ing Conversations: Time is Non-refundable/How to Say No 05/16/2023 The next "Women's Initiative Network (WIN): WIN'ing Conversations," will take place on Tuesday, May 16 and be on Time is Non-refundable & How to Say No.
    Please join our zoom discussion by registering online.
    The event is free, and all are welcome. Tuesday, May 16 at Noon Central.     Add to Calendar
  • May 31 2023
    Eight Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Model Development 05/31/2023 This webinar discusses eight mistakes that your jurisdiction should want to avoid when designing your model development process. It helps attendees understand best practices in how to configure systems for mass appraisal model development. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, May 31, will be presented by Josh Myers and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Add to Calendar
  • June 8 2023
    Designation Discourse: Open Discussion June 06/08/2023 Are you interested in earning an IAAO designation?
    Beginning in February, join Professional Development Committee members, select current designees, and program staff on the second Thursday of every other month as they answer questions and share experiences in earning a designation. This is an informal Zoom chat for those interested in earning an IAAO designation, and all are welcome.     Add to Calendar
  • June 21 2023
    Mass Appraisal Valuation Symposium 06/21/2023 The virtual symposium, titled “Applications and Challenges,” is June 22-23 and will cover appraisal, valuation and assessment practitioners, valuation/assessment agency managers, municipal representatives, policymakers, technology professionals, academics, and educators interested in sharing experiences and knowledge relative to property tax policy and valuations, including innovations, theory, application, management, and practices. Add to Calendar
  • June 28 2023
    Building from Bias 06/28/2023 The webinar will focus on the importance of how our profession interacts with all members of society. Having an awareness of what is meant by "implicit" or "unconscious" bias is critical from a professional or personal development perspective. The complimentary webinar will draw from an interdisciplinary perspective with built environment examples building on existing knowledge. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, June 28, will be presented by Brian Gay and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is free for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Add to Calendar
  • July 13 2023
    Board of Director's Meeting - July 2023 07/13/2023 Registration for this event is by invitation only. Hotel: Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 Meeting: IAAO, 314 W. 10th St., Kansas City, MO 64105 Add to Calendar
  • July 18 2023
    Emerging Leaders' Summit 07/18/2023

    This year's program will focus on team values, assumptions, and norms; diversity within teams (it's more than what you think); and culture: where people and processes merge.

    The program will be presented in three parts: two webinars (July 18 and August 15) and a third session at the IAAO Annual Conference in Salt Lake City.

    The final session will be recorded for those unable to attend.

     Add to Calendar
  • July 26 2023
    Overcoming Obstacles: Rebuilding An Assessment Department 07/26/2023 A 20-year-old CAMA system, limited staff, a flood, and COVID, all were obstacles faced by the Jackson County, Missouri Assessment Department. As an assessor you have a small window of time to determine the priorities of your department. What resources are available to help you evaluate your department and learn how Jackson County handled the challenge. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, July 26, will be presented by Gail McCann Beatty, AAS and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Add to Calendar
  • August 1 2023
    Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 Annual Conference 08/01/2023 The 2023 IAAO Annual Conference is right around the corner and will take place in the beautiful Salt Lake City! Hosted by the IAAO Headquarters Team and Local Host Task Force, this webinar will dive into the details that will make this conference one to remember. We will cover the pre-conference checklist, education sessions, key attendee events and more. Come learn the ins, outs and must-sees directly from the people who make conference possible. No CEU Hours provided. Add to Calendar
  • August 10 2023
    Designation Discourse: MAS & AAS Designations August 08/10/2023 Thinking about earning an IAAO MAS or AAS designation? Current MAS and AAS designees will be available to answer your questions.
    Beginning in February, join Professional Development Committee members, select current designees, and program staff on the second Thursday of every other month as they answer questions and share experiences in earning a designation. This is an informal Zoom chat for those interested in earning an IAAO designation, and all are welcome.     Add to Calendar
  • August 16 2023
    Post Pandemic Senior Housing 08/16/2023 Senior Housing joined the ranks of several commercial property use groups that were affected by the Pandemic. This webinar addresses specific topics that have created valuation issues for Senior Housing, such as operating characteristics, monthly/daily rates, occupancy, expenses, capitalization rates, and transaction volume. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, August 15, will be presented by Brad Eldridge, CAE (Douglas County, KS) and Kevin Bradshaw, CAE (Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS) and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Add to Calendar
  • August 27 2023
    89th Annual Conference On Assessment Administration 08/27/2023 The 2023 IAAO Annual Conference will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Aug. 27-30. Add to Calendar
  • September 27 2023
    How Boulder County Manages Complex Deed Workflows to Improve 09/27/2023 You might be spending more hours on ownership transfers than you think. After all, there is mapping work, exemptions review, mailings, sales qualification; various departments have to manage complex processes around each deed. Hear how Boulder County leveraged technology to go from being several months behind on transfers to fully caught up. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, September 27, will be presented by Cyndi Braddock and Will DeOreo and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Add to Calendar
  • October 12 2023
    Designation Discourse: Open Discussion October 10/12/2023 Are you interested in earning an IAAO designation?
    Beginning in February, join Professional Development Committee members, select current designees, and program staff on the second Thursday of every other month as they answer questions and share experiences in earning a designation. This is an informal Zoom chat for those interested in earning an IAAO designation, and all are welcome.     Add to Calendar
  • October 25 2023
    Protecting Your Organization's Data from Disasters 10/25/2023 The cyber incident response team for the El Paso Central Appraisal District in Texas presents a guide addressing standards and insights on how to obtain the security needed to protect your organization's data. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, Oct. 25, will be presented by Rodolfo Arvizo and David Martinez and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Add to Calendar
  • December 14 2023
    Designation Discourse: CMS & PPS Designations December 12/14/2023 Thinking about earning an IAAO CMS or PPS designation? Current CMS and PPS designees will be available to answer your questions.
    Beginning in February, join Professional Development Committee members, select current designees, and program staff on the second Thursday of every other month as they answer questions and share experiences in earning a designation. This is an informal Zoom chat for those interested in earning an IAAO designation, and all are welcome.     Add to Calendar
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