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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, Aug. 27-30. 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 in February in Washington, D.C. with Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary Taylor as part of meetings with industry groups.Recently HUD marked the one-year anniversary of the release of the Action Plan by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE).

Registration open for IAAO, IPTI mass appraisal virtual symposium

Registration is now open for the (virtual) Mass Appraisal Valuation Symposium offered by the International Property Tax Institute and IAAO on June 21-22, 2023. The theme of the virtual MAVS is “Valuing Properties in Uncertain Times.” The symposium, covering “Valuing Properties in Uncertain Times,” will be offered virtually . 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.

March is Membership Madness

It's referral season! Refer a new member in March and you and that new member will be entered into the IAAO Membership Madness bracket for the chance to receive one FREE IAAO Self-Study Course and a bundle of IAAO swag. Each IAAO Membership Madness matchup will be decided by a coin flip. All coin flips, including the winner of the final bracket, will be revealed on YouTube and Facebook Live at 10 a.m. Central on Monday, April 3. 3 IAAO Membership Madness bracket entries are reserved for the first 32 IAAO members who refer a new member, as well as the new member they refer, between March 1 and March 31.  

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. An April 13 chat will review the CAE and RES designations, 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. There will also be chats in June and October about the overall designation program. Register here.

IAAO is hiring

Are you seeking your next opportunity in mass appraisal, to lead and support a large, diverse global community by providing extraordinary service and instilling best practices in assessment administration? Do you possess a curiosity involving mapping and technology? If so, the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) invites you to apply for the Assessor opening. See current list of openings.  

Update Your Member Profile

IAAO is continuing its demographic data collection campaign to have members update profile information, which includes more details than previously collected. Profile 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

GIS/Val Tech April 3-6 in Las Vegas

The GIS/Valuation Technologies Conference will take place April 3-6 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort. The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) and IAAO partner each year to offer the conference to review the importance of data and the analysis of location information for better decision-making within a jurisdiction. Conference workshops are scheduled on Monday, April 3 and programs start on Tuesday. The exhibit hall will be open Tuesday and Wednesday and the meeting closes at noon on Thursday, April 6. The schedule of sessions for the event has been posted at gisvaltech2023.sched.com, and prospective attendees can bookmark sessions they plan to attend. Discover the technology solutions to support your agency’s goals for accuracy and efficiency at the conference.

Annual Conference registration opens in April

Registration for the IAAO Annual Conference, Aug. 27-30 in Salt Lake City, will open in April.  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.
The conference hotels will be the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown, the Hyatt Regency, the Hilton Salt Lake City Center, and the Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown.  The early bird registration fee is $795 for members and will be available through Saturday, July 15. Join or renew your membership now to save up to $270 on registration. Go to the conference page on the IAAO website for more details.

Using Mobile Technology to Improve Productivity, Efficiency webinar postponed to May 3

Note: Webinar has been postponed until May 3. There are many minor adjustments you can make to your operations to improve productivity and efficiency, but none compare to the impact of implementing a seamlessly integrated mobile solution. Eliminating paper, data prep time for field work, and duplicate data entry has fundamentally changed the way we do business. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, May 5, will be presented by W.A. (Pete) Rodda, CAE, RES, FIAAO and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. 

Industry Events

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  • April 13 2023
    Designation Discourse: CAE & RES Designations April 04/13/2023 Thinking about earning an IAAO CAE or RES designation? Current CAE and RES 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
  • April 14 2023
    Board of Director's Meeting - April 2023 04/14/2023 Registration for this event is by invitation only. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 737-1234 Meeting: National Association of Counties 660 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20001 Add to Calendar
  • April 26 2023
    Income Approach Techniques in Small Jurisdictions 04/26/2023 In small jurisdictions (20,000 parcels or less) using the Income Approach can be a real challenge. During this webinar, expect to review and learn different techniques and strategies for gathering income and expense information, establishing cap rates, and building income models to value commercial properties. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, Apr. 26, will be presented by Ryan Janzen, CAE and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Add to Calendar
  • May 3 2023
    Using Mobile Technology to Improve Productivity & Efficiency 05/03/2023 The webinar has been rescheduled for May 3. There are many minor adjustments you can make to your operations to improve productivity and efficiency, but none compare to the impact of implementing a seamlessly integrated mobile solution. Eliminating paper, data prep time for field work, and duplicate data entry has fundamentally changed the way we do business. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, Mar. 29, will be presented by W.A. (Pete) Rodda, CAE, RES, FIAAO and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. 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 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 (scheduled for July and August) and a third session at the IAAO Annual Conference in Salt Lake City.

    Registration information will be released soon.

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  • 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 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. Limited registration will be available until the end of the year and full registration will open in the spring. 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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