The Professional Appraisers Association of South Dakota (PAASD) will sponsor two seminars of interest to lenders and appraisers on Jan. 15 in Chamberlain at Arrowwood Cedar Shore Resort. The two seminars will total seven hours of continuing education.

The VA Home Loan Program for Real Estate Professionals will provide an all-new, four-hour seminar from 8 a.m. to noon. The seminar will provide a base knowledge of the Department of Veterans Affairs' guiding policies behind the Home Loan Guaranty Program for Veterans. The VA will have two presenters for the seminar--an underwriter and an individual from their appraisal team.

In addition, Douglas Potts will present a three-hour seminar “The Residential Marketplace--Expectations in Appraisals, Evaluations & Alternatives” from 1 to 4 p.m. Potts will explore the ever-changing residential appraisal marketplace and pose the question: Is the era of the traditional residential appraisal at an end? Will evaluations, hybrid appraisals and AVMs dominate the future and permanently constrain the residential appraisal profession as we know it? 

The seminars are part of the PAASD and South Dakota Chapter of ASFMRA Annual Meeting and Education Event held annually. When registering for the seminars, use coupon code “lender” for a $150 fee to be applied. Prices will increase after Jan. 6. Lunch will be provided. Learn more and register.

On Jan. 16, both organizations will jointly sponsor the newest USPAP update: “2020-2021 Seven-Hour National USPAP Update Course." This class is $195, and all materials will be provided (use coupon code “lender”). Prices increase after Jan. 6. Learn more and register.