Imagery options focus of IAAO Feb. 21 webinar

IAAO's February webinar, Imagery Options Available For Use in Desktop Appraisal Standard 3.3.5, will focus on the latest technologies in Aerial imagery, some uses of GIS for the assessor's office, street view imagery, Artificial Intelligence and how these tools can be used together to increase the accuracy of an Assessor's cadastral maps. We will also discuss how using these tools can increase efficiencies and accuracy in desk review as outlined the IAAO Standard on Mass Appraisal of Real Property, section 3.3.5 - Alternative to Periodic On-site Inspections.

The webinar will touch on some historical information on how aerial imagery has progressed for assessors in the United States in the past 25 years and what the future holds for some emerging technology surrounding imagery and its current and future uses for Assessors.

The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, Feb. 21, will be presented by Dan Lindgren and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers.

GIS 101 for Assessors IAAO webinar on March 6

What does CAMA and GIS integration mean? Why is this important? What are the benefits? How do I do it? What are the options? What do I need to know? How do I get started? What are the trends in technology?

What types of spatial analysis are available? What can I use my GIS for? If you're new to GIS and to integrating GIS and CAMA, this session will cover the basics of how to get full value of your GIS from integrating with your CAMA data to new analysis, visualization and sharing capabilities - all to improve and better defend values with technology you probably already have.

The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, March 6, will be presented by Linda Foster and Lauren Voelker and is eligible for 1 CEU hour. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers.