Fall 2024 FCIAAO Newsletter

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CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS OPPORTUNITY Philip Cruz was awarded the conference scholarship to attend the 90th Annual IAAO Conference in Denver, Colorado. Here is a short message from Philip about his experience.

2025 FCIAAO Annual Conference April 30 - may 2, 2025 daytona beach, florida

I want to express my gratitude for the scholarship which allowed me to attend the 2024 IAAO Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. My hope in attending the conference for the first time was that I would have the opportunity to grow as an appraiser. After attending the conference, I can confidently say that it exceeded my expectations. I left feeling inspired to share what I've learned with my colleagues and to apply what I've learned in my work. To the Florida Chapter of the IAAO,

Conference Fee: $195 members/$255 non-members

I was struck by the unique challenges faced by appraisers from different jurisdictions and the innovative approaches they used to overcome them. Many jurisdictions in Florida already use resources such as PowerBI, EagleView, NearMap, and tablets but the

As I reflect on the conference, I am eager to apply the knowledge and skills I have gained in my daily work. I plan to leverage the technology available to me, focus on the quality of my property data, and strengthen my understanding of appraisal theory. It has left me feeling inspired, motivated, and equipped to take on new challenges and continued pursuit of IAAO designations. Additionally, the conference opened my eyes to the many ways in which I can contribute to the assessment community. The educational sessions reminded me that as we utilize new technologies and techniques, we never move away from foundational principles such as data quality, appraisal theory, and investing in people. Several of the presentations demonstrated the use of statistical analysis and machine learning in mass appraisals but they all emphasized the need for accurate and consistent data. I also had the pleasure of participating in the Mock Trial Workshop and it reinforced the need for a strong foundation in basic appraisal theory and the ability to clearly educate other stakeholders (property owners, tax agents, special magistrates, attorneys, judges, etc.) on how these principles guide our valuations. Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks facilitated several presentations on the topics of professional development and effective communication in our workplaces. The insights from the different presenters into career development, networking, and advocacy were invaluable. presentations showed how we can further leverage these technologies. I especially enjoyed seeing how the data could be visualized in insightful ways with graphs, charts, GIS layers. Our very own Pat Alesandrini unveiled a new data analysis tool which will empower IAAO members to apply a variety of statistical techniques for mass appraisal. It is exciting to see how our profession is continuing to evolve and grow.

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