Texas Conference 2008

 
   

Note this webpage will be having frequent updates, so check back for more information.

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Texas State Education Conference  
 
Gena Upchurch, IFA  (Texas State Director) in conjunction with the Greater Dallas Chapter of NAIFA is hosting our Texas State Education Conference. 

Registration for both or an individual class includes lunch for the class(s), Friday's social/networking hour, and dinner/speaker on Friday evening. 
 
We will be updating our Chapter website and posting more information on the specifics as to location and area amenities including shopping and sightseeing.  Conference registration is on the Greater Dallas Chapter website. See links for REGISTRATION. 
 
 
Mark your calendar for September 19 and 20 and plan on excellent courses as well as a great opportunity to network and discuss current appraisal issues.   

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Two New and Current Appraisal Courses
 
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Friday
, September 19, 2008

Valuing Real Estate in a Changing Market
8 hours ACE
 
This appraising in a declining market course is very current and much needed information.  It helps the real estate professional better analyze where a market is headed by relying on their own conclusions as opposed to those in the media.  Real Estate agents find it very helpful it convincing sellers about proper pricing. 

TIME:  Registration at 7:30 am;  Class at 8 am to 5 pm.
INSTRUCTOR:  Dale Bynum, IFA


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Friday ~ Social and Networking Hour 
Time:  5:30 to 6:30 pm
Sponsored by: 

 


Friday Dinner and Speaker
Time:  6:30 to 8 pm

Deloris Kraft-Longoria, Enforcement Director of the Texas Appraiser and Licensing Board will be our dinner speaker. 
Friday's dinner and speaker is included in the course registration fee.

LUNCH - Friday and Saturday ~ Box lunches will be provided for registered students.

NOTE:  Hotel Breakfast is for HOTEL GUESTS only.  We will have coffee and donuts for students in the class room. 
 
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Saturday, September 20, 2008

Reviewing Residential Appraisals ~ 4.6A
7 Hrs ACE

Reviewing Residential Appraisals is designed to help any person who is involved in the underwriting process and/or the handling of appraisal reports, to better understand single family residential appraisal reports and the appraisal review process. It also prepares the student for the Certified Appraisal Reviewer and Certified Mortgage Appraisal Reviewer certifications.

This course includes extensive use of actual appraisal reports as examples and as case studies. All students are involved, hands on, in the actual review process during the class.

One of the two courses required for NAIFA's Certified Appraisal Reviewer and Certified Mortgage Appraisal Reviewer certifications.

INSTRUCTOR:  Dale Bynum, IFA
TIME:  Registration at 7:30 am;  Class at 8 am to 4 pm.

NOTE:  Registration fee includes Friday evening activities. 

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Conference & Education Fees 
 
The conference is priced either as a two day event or a single day.  Either day's registration includes Social and Networking Hour and Dinner/Speaker on Friday.  Allowance is made (Dinner Registration) for a guest for the dinner program.
 
Member two day registration, includes meals and breaks:  $295
Non Member two day registration, includes meals and breaks:  $335
Single course, Member Registration, includes meals and breaks:  $165
Single course, Non Member Registration, includes meals and breaks:  $195
Dinner Only Registration (member, non member, or guest):  $45
Late Education Registration:  Add $25 after September 9th
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REGISTRATION
for these COURSES
is done locally on the Greater Dallas Chapter's website.  See the REGISTRATION page  for registration details.  

Register on-line with credit cards
                      http://www.greaterdallasnaifa.com/ModShop/ShowCategory/

or print off the mail-in registration form for checks:    
               
http://www.greaterdallasnaifa.com/mail-in-registration-form.html
 
For additional information call Jim D. Pearson, IFAS, IFA at 972-562-9787 (Dallas No. 972-644-7007).  Credit card registration is on-line. 
 
NOTE, if you intend to register for a course please do so before September 9th, LATE FEE of $25 is assessed after September 9th.   We must know approximate number of attendance for course materials and to make sure a course makes (cut off date is 5 days before the course <call to verify>) or is not over sold. 

LIMITED REGISTRATION, First 50 get Conference Bags. 

Attendee Refund Policy:
Individuals who cancel NAIFA class registration more than 7 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a full refund. Between 7 and 3 business days, the registrant is subject to a $50 cancellation charge. Within 2 business days of the class, no refund will be given.

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CONFERENCE LOCATION
 
 
Frisco, Texas:
  
Hampton Inn & Suites - Legacy Park
3199 Parkwood Boulevard, Frisco, Texas 75034
 
Upscale luxury at the edge of north Dallas... Check out the hotel website for amenities, map, and other information.  Our Group Rate is $89 for Thursday through Saturday nights.  Registration is in the Group Name of NAIFA and/or National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers
 
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:  Tel: 972-712-8400
 
Room cutoff date for discounted reservations HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO September 5th. 
AAA Hotel Diamond Rating: 3 Diamonds        Hilton HHonors Reward Category : 3

Hotel Information and Website:  Hampton Inn & Suites - Legacy Park 
 
Located at the edge of the Frisco entertainment centers as well as Stonebriar Mall.  Great restaurants and entertainment. 
 
 
Directions & Transportation

From Hwy. 121 - Exit onto Parkwood Blvd. and go through the first traffic light. The hotel will be one block away on the left.

From Preston - Travel west on Hwy. 121 for one half mile until you get to the traffic light at Parkwood. Turn right onto Parkwood and the hotel will be one block away on the left.

From North Dallas Tollway - Travel east on Hwy. 121 for one half mile until you get to the traffic light at Parkwood. Turn left onto Parkwood and the hotel will be one block away on the left.