I met Josh Wood JD, MAI, AI-GRS my first year at LDAC when he weighed in during a session and I quickly identified him as the smartest person in the room. He mentioned that he wrote and taught courses and I knew instantly that he’d be a great fit to teach for the NCAI. We hosted him for a two-day symposium in Charlotte last year and the feedback on the courses Josh wrote was resoundingly positive.
As a result, we’re hosting him again this year for the second Annual Valuation Law Symposium in Raleigh, NC on June 11th. This year’s symposium features five topics from Josh, and we’ve intentionally tailored the program to cater to residential appraisers as well as commercial.
We’re offering the program both in-person and synchronously on Zoom. If you’re local to the Southeast, I highly encourage you to join us in-person. It’s good for you!
Featured Courses & Presentations
So You Want to Be a Litigation Appraiser
An insider’s guide to stepping into high‑stakes appraisal work.
This session is perfect for appraisers curious about litigation support but unsure where to start. Attendees gain a clear, real‑world overview of litigation appraisal work, what attorneys expect, and how to position themselves for opportunities. The program concludes with a candid, interactive Q&A focused on practical steps for breaking into the field.
Appraisal Malpractice: Where Standards Fail—and How to Get It Right
A deeper look at one of the most overlooked risks in appraisal practice.
This this 1.5‑hour course tackles a critical issue facing the profession. While appraisers routinely claim to “follow standards,” those standards are often vague, inconsistently applied, or poorly documented. The course begins with real malpractice scenarios and systematically moves toward defensible best practices, helping attendees reduce risk and strengthen their work under scrutiny.
Short‑Term Rentals (Airbnb) and Their Impact on Single‑Family Residential Values
Understanding how STRs are reshaping markets—and valuations.
This timely presentation explores the growing influence of short‑term rentals on single‑family residential properties. Attendees will learn how STRs affect market behavior, highest and best use analysis, neighborhood dynamics, and valuation conclusions—equipping appraisers with tools to address one of today’s most challenging and evolving property types.
Lunch & Learn: The STR Perspective from the Front Lines
Legal and market insights from resort‑area experts.
Featuring an attorney or broker actively working in a resort market, this lunch session provides a firsthand look at the regulatory, legal, and economic realities of short‑term rentals. Participants gain valuable perspective on how STRs are viewed by courts, municipalities, and market participants—and what that means for valuation professionals.
Connelly v. Lanham: Court‑Defined Guidance on Racial Bias in Appraisals
A must‑attend session on one of the profession’s most important legal developments.
This focused case study examines Connelly v. Lanham and the judge’s clear direction on how appraisers must address and prevent racial bias. The session translates the court’s findings into actionable guidance, helping appraisers understand what to do differently—and how courts expect bias to be identified, analyzed, and avoided.
Title and Its Discontents: Wild, Weird, and Costly Title Problems
Because title issues are never as simple as they seem.
Equal parts educational and entertaining, this popular session walks through a series of unusual—and sometimes unbelievable—title issues encountered in real appraisal assignments. Designed to sharpen problem‑solving skills while keeping audiences engaged, this class is frequently used in intern and trainee programs and consistently earns high marks for relevance and storytelling.
The Valuation Law Symposium is approved for 7 hours of CE NC, SC, and VA. However, if you’ve got friends out of state that want to join us, we can help you submit for approval to your state.
Please note that the symposium is being held the day after our Legislative Reception and Chapter Business Meeting in Raleigh on June 10th. Please consider joining us for both days!
By definition, a symposium is meant to share in-depth knowledge, discuss research, and explore trends within a specific field and this one does just that.
Sincerely,
Erica Butler
President Elect – North Carolina Appraisal Institute