Start Date: 2/26/2026 12:30 PM PST
End Date: 2/26/2026 4:30 PM PST
Venue Name: Virtual
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REAA
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Smarter Appraising Starts With This Class: Hands-On AI Tools for 2026 & Beyond
“Remember when cell phones changed everything? AI is the next game-changing tool for appraisers.”
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer theoretical—it is already showing up in real estate data, lender tools, review processes, and valuation-related analysis. Residential appraisers are increasingly encountering AI-generated content and automated insights, whether they choose to use these tools or not. AI is not going away; its presence in the appraisal profession will only continue to expand.
Designed for real estate professionals at all experience levels, this class requires no technical background and emphasizes real-world application, professional judgment, and informed decision-making—helping appraisers remain credible, compliant, and prepared as technology continues to evolve around the profession.
In this class, you will learn how to:
- Understand what AI is—and what it is not
- Identify how AI is currently being applied in real estate
- Use AI tools to assist with research, market analysis, and narrative development
- Set up privacy and system settings to help ensure confidentiality and USPAP compliance
- Automate parts of your appraisal process to save time
- Summarize documents and market data quickly and accurately
- Turn MLS data into supportable adjustments using graphs, charts, and visual insights
- Create visuals and narratives that clearly communicate market trends
- Apply AI tools to common appraisal tasks with confidence
This hands-on class focuses on real examples and practical workflows to help you work more efficiently, communicate more clearly, and stay competitive in a changing industry. A more advanced, in-depth AI course is planned for March 2026 for those who want to continue building on these skills.
Your Instructor:
Chandra Mast, CGA, BCA is a Certified General Appraiser licensed in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as a Certified Business Appraiser. She brings deep expertise in econometrics, trend analysis, and data-driven valuation, with a professional focus on evaluating large data sets, market models, and analytical tools.Chandra currently serves as Secretary of the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers and is actively involved in appraisal education and professional standards. Her work places her at the intersection of valuation and emerging technology, making her uniquely qualified to explain how artificial intelligence works, where it can enhance appraisal practice, and where professional caution is essential.With a strong background in real estate and appraisal—and a genuine love for architecture—Chandra is a dedicated professional who brings both expertise and passion to every project she undertakes. As an instructor at the Lancaster County Association of Realtors, she shares her knowledge with other professionals, leading brokers in continuing education courses on residential valuation, commercial properties, and appraisal principles.In this course, she offers a balanced, appraiser-focused approach to AI, helping appraisers leverage emerging technologies to support efficiency and analysis while preserving professional judgment, ethics, and USPAP compliance.
She is considered a " Thought Leader in Artificial Intelligence " and her hands on approach to teaching has resulted in her being invited to educate appraisers and real estate professionals across the US.
Course Fee
REAA Members:
• $40 Early Bird (through 2/15/2026)
• $50 Regular fee
Non-Members:
• $60 Early Bird (through 2/15/2026)
• $80 Regular fee
Once you register for this class you will receive an email with your confirmation and link to the online event. Please save this email .
California CE Approval for Appraisers: 26CP986603166
