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Course Description
The Arkansas Appraisers Economic Summit is a 4-hour professional development event designed to provide appraisers with timely economic insight, regulatory updates, and practical strategies for navigating today’s evolving real estate and valuation landscape.

Expert-led presentations cover the current state of the commercial real estate market in Arkansas, analysis of the broader economic cycle and emerging trends, regulatory hot topics and frequently asked questions affecting Arkansas appraisers, the ethical use of generative AI in appraisal practice, and the evolution of master planned development through a local case study.

The program also includes moderated peer discussion sessions on the URAR 3.6 form for residential appraisers, litigation appraising, and strategies for building and expanding a private client base.

Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of current market conditions, regulatory expectations, and actionable strategies applicable to their day-to-day appraisal practice.

Speakers & Topics to Include: 

• Henry C. (Hank) Kelley, JR., CRE, SIOR, CPM, CEO/Partner/Executive Broker, Kelley Commercial Partners
       State of the Commercial Real Estate Market in Arkansas.

• Michael R., Pakko, Ph.D., Economist, Arkansas Economic Development Institute, Univ Arkansas at Little Rock
       Understanding the Current Economic Cycle and What’s Coming Next?

• Diana Piechocki, Director, Arkansas State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors
       Current News and Changes Upcoming for Arkansas Real Estate Appraisers + Hot Topics/FAQs

• Angela Kimble, SRA, CEO, Burris Appraisal Company, Inc.
       Ethical Use of Generative AI for Appraisers

• Sean Hoagland, Vice President, PotlatchDeltic Corporation
       Evolution of the Master Planned Development in Chenal