Meetings

Don't miss the Sixth Mid-Year Meeting, February 24-25, 2012 at the McKenna Events Center in New Braunfels.

  • Friday morning - 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - TREC Legal MCE
  • Friday afternoon - 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Welcome and TALCB Update
  • Friday afternoon - 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - New Technologies for the Appraiser, No. 056 - 4 hrs continuing education (The course is intended to give the student a better understanding of evolving technologies and the effect those changes have on the work product produced by the appraiser. Instructor: Wayne Pugh, Baton Rouge, LA)
  • Friday evening - 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Networking Reception
  • Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 2012-2013 National USPAP Update Course* - 7 hrs continuing education (This course will discuss the USPAP changes which include" Revisions to DEFINITIONS of "Client," "Extraordinary Assumptions," and "Hypothetical Condition," as well as a new definition of "Exposure Time"; Creation of a new RECORD KEEPING RULE and related edits to the Conduct Section of the ETHICS RULE; Revisions to Advisory Opinion 21, USPAP Compliance; and, Revisions to STANDARDS 7 & 8: PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL, DEVELOPMENT & REPORTING. Instructor: Diana Jacob, Hillsboro, TX)
The ATA Board of Directors will meet Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Additionally, the spouses will gather Friday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. in the foyer for a Meet and Greet. Please tell your spouse so they don't miss this event.

Exhibitors/Sponsors

For the first time, ATA will have exhibitors at their Mid-Year meeting.  Representatives from AppraisalWorld, FACT,  LIA Administrators and Insurance Services, SFREP, and Treasure Valley Factors will be attending this event.  Please stop by their tables during the breaks, reception, breakfast or lunch to see how they can help you and your business and thank them for supporting ATA.

The Appraiser Coach and Your Appraisal Office are Bronze Sponsors of this mid-year meeting.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with fellow appraisal professionals at the continental breakfast, breaks, lunch, and at networking reception on Friday evening.


Who Should Attend

Anyone who needs to stay on the leading edge of appraisal issues, as well as Professionals who are responsible for keeping appraisal processes in compliance.

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms have been reserved for ATA members at the Courtyard by Marriott River Village. The on-line group code is APRR. Sleeping rooms are $99 (plus tax) per night for single/double rooms. Reservations must be received by February 3, 2012. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. Call (800) 321-2211 and mention code Association of Texas Appraisers to receive this discounted rate.

ACE/MCE Hours

Earn 11 ACE or 7 MCE Hours + separate 3 Hour MCE Legal course

Registration Fees

Fees include three breaks, networking reception, breakfast, lunch and all materials. Registration with payment must be received at least five business days in advance of the conference to guarantee your registration. If you have not received an e-mail confirmation one week prior to the conference, please call ATA at (210) 837-7123, M-F, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. to confirm your registration.

Click here for a printable registration form.

Type Cost Register
TREC Legal (ATA Member) $25
TREC Legal (ATA Non-Member) $35
Member (with print copy of USPAP) $125
Member (with copy of USPAP on CD) $125
Non-Member (with print copy of USPAP) $230
Non-Member (with copy of USPAP on CD) $230
Guest Lunch $20

Cancellations/Refunds
Written requests received three business days prior-full refund; fewer than three business days prior-no refunds will be issued. A check will be mailed to you for refunds; no refunds will be made directly to your credit card account.

Mail Registration Form and Payment to :

Association of Texas Appraisers
13530 Escort Drive
San Antonio, TX 78233


For further information, contact Teresa Walker (210) 837-7123.


*Approved for MCE under Real Property Counselors (Provider No. 9811)
**Approved for MCE under Columbia Institute (Provider No. #0188)

Integrity and Professionalism

    The Association of Texas Appraisers (ATA) promotes a higher standard of integrity and professionalism in the appraisal industry and serves as an industry wide clearinghouse and provides an opportunity to share appraisal industry practices as well as build a network of associates with expertise throughout the state.

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