Start Date: 10/20/2025 8:30 AM EDT
End Date: 10/23/2025 12:00 PM EDT
Venue Name: Live-Streaming on Zoom
Organization Name:
MBREA
Contact:
General & Residential Programs
Check out the special offer at the bottom of the page!
Scheduling: The 2025 New England Appraisers Expo General & Residential Programs will take place on October 20, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and October 23, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Attendance: We are required to track each participants attendance which will be done through poll questions which will launch periodically throughout all days of the programs. We will not be able to award CE credit to participants who fail to answer all the poll questions.
Prices increase on October 6th -- Save $30 by registering early.
Members: (AI and MBREA): $190 until 10/5/25 -- $220 after 10/5/25
AI members who are not MBREA members should obtain a code from the Chapter office.
All Others: $$220 until 10/5/25 -- $250 after 10/5/25
Agenda
October 20, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. – Changing Demographics & Real Estate Markets
Riordan Frost, PhD, Senior Research Analyst, Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies
Household migration patterns were fundamentally changed during the pandemic, including in elevated migration towards less-dense communities. This acutely impacted parts of New England, which saw much higher domestic inflows and consequent changes in population growth. These flows are easing in the post-pandemic period, which may mean a higher reliance on immigration and natural population change going forward. This talk will cover the national trends in household migration from the past decade and discuss how New England fits into these patterns, ending with an outlook for demographic change in the region.
10:05 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. – Staying Ahead of the Curve: Regulatory Shifts Every Appraiser Must Understand
John Russell, ValuSight Consulting, Sharon Whittaker, American Bankers Association, Scott DiBiasio, Appraisal Institute Jim Park, Collateral Risk Network
Gain an essential overview of the evolving legislative and regulatory environment impacting appraisers and lenders. This session highlights recent and anticipated changes at the state and federal levels, focusing on compliance, risk management, and what appraisers need to know to navigate an increasingly complex landscape.
11:35 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. – Decoding the New URAR: What Every Appraiser Needs to Know
Dori Alexandropoulos, Leader Bank, Jonathan Asker, North Atlantic Appraisal & Consulting, Jeff Bradford, Bradford Technologies, Lyle Radke, Fannie Mae
Join a dynamic panel discussion on the new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). Industry experts and experienced practitioners will unpack what’s changing, how it affects report preparation, and the practical implications for appraisal assignments moving forward.
Agenda
October 23, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Expanding your Practice with a Focus on Non-Lender Assignments
Join us for presentations and discussions by experienced practitioners designed to help you expand your practice into the lucrative world of non-lender, private assignments. In a roundtable format, this program will explore how appraisers can diversify their services beyond traditional mortgage-related work to meet the growing needs of varied clients, such as attorneys, certified public accountants, and other non-lender clients.
Through a series of five in-depth sessions, participants will gain practical insights into:
- Exploring the Range of Private Appraisal Engagements: Understand the many types of non-lender assignments available and the clients who rely on these services.
- How Private Assignments Differ from Lender Work: Learn about the distinct requirements, reporting standards, and client expectations in the private sector.
- Preparing for Testimony: Discover essential strategies for effective communication and confidence when providing expert testimony or depositions.
- Developing competency and formulating and making appropriate scope of work decisions.
- Determining Fair and Competitive Rates: Get guidance on structuring fees that reflect your expertise while staying competitive and compliant with professional standards.
Participating speakers include:
- Robert Bostrom, RA
- Bonnie Braese
- Morgan Fennell
- Michael Nicora, RA
- William Pastuszek, Jr., MRA
- Kate Ranney Sayle
- Richard Semerjian
- Amanda Vanderhorst
State Approvals
| State |
General Session (4-Hrs) |
Commercial Program (3-Hrs) |
Residential Program (3-Hrs) |
| CT |
Submitted |
Submitted |
Submitted |
| MA* |
580091 |
580090 |
580088 |
| ME |
34C052 |
34C051 |
34C050 |
| NH |
20-1317461 |
20-1317446 |
20-1317449 |
| RI |
REA.0002431-CE |
REA.0002432-CE |
REA.0002428-CE |
| VT |
CA-309788 |
CA-309787 |
CA-309786 |
*Note for MA license holders: The Morning, Commercial, and Residential Sessions of the Expo are approved as NR (Non-Residential)
and R (Residential) and may be used by all appraisers for CE credit.
Bonus Offer!
Sign up for the 3-hour Commercial Program for the very low price of $95 for members/$125 all others. Click here for more info and to register.
