Spring 2024 FCIAAO Newsletter

SPRING 2024

FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE IAAO

VOL . 36 ISSUE 2

STAYING APPRAISED Are you ready for Denver? Registration for the 90th Annual Conference opened on April 17, 2024 for the August 25-28, 2024 event. To celebrate the 90th anniversary, the first 90 registrants will receive a free commemorate t-shirt. Early bird registration will end on July 15, with a reduced conference rate of $850. After that date, the fee is $1,050 for members. This year, NFL Hall of Famer and Denver Broncos running back, Terrell Davis, will be the Key Note speaker. This looks like a conference you may not want to miss! Click here to register! ORLANDO FCIAAO CONFERENCE HITS RECORD 2024 IAAO CONFERENCE DENVER The 2023-2024 Florida Chapter President Chris Mitts welcomed a record number of attendees to the 36th Annual Conference and Business Meeting in Orlando at the Doubletree at Universal Hotel and Conference Center. Mr. Star Wars himself was the inspiration behind this year’s theme, “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Orange County Property Appraiser, Amy Mercado, also welcomed the 334 attendees to this year’s 36th Annual Conference on Wednesday, April 17. As this year’s host county, she highlighted the important facts about her jurisdiction and the growth they have experienced over the last few years.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE President's Message 2 Annual Conference 3 Annual Conf Highlights 4 2024 Conf Sponsors 5 FCIAAO Awards 7 Prof. Designation News 8 Education Notes 9 FCIAAOWebsite 9 County Spotlight 10 Unlocking Connections 11 Member Spotlight 13 Sage Advice 14 Education Calendar 17 From the Archives 18 Terminology 101 19 Job Opportunities 20

The afternoon continued with our general sessions presentation from the Assessment Advisor at IAAO, Justin Eimers, AAS, RMA who addressed the group regarding regressivity and how to lay out processes and procedures to ensure fair and equitable tax rolls. We were also honored to host and welcome 2024 IAAO President, Rebecca Malmquist, who spoke to the group about what is happening at National and the upcoming conference in Denver in August.

We then recognized our twelve 2024 Tony Hodge recipients. Each recipient was presented with a $500 award for their achievement. Once the afternoon wrapped up, a Star Wars themed Welcome Reception was held pool-side. See inside for more conference highlights!

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2023-2024 FCIAAO EXECUTIVE BOARD

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Hello there! I would like to thank everyone again who attended our Annual Conference last week in Orlando. The hard work of our steering committees and our board members paid off once again. I think every president in their post conference message, and I said it last year and I am saying it again, “The Annual Conference would not be the success it is without the hard work of our steering committees and board members.” We hope to continue our growth with our ever increasing attendance the last two years.

PRESIDENT Christopher Mitts, PPS, CFE Appraisal & Automation Specialist St. Lucie County VICE PRESIDENT Kevin Hayes, MAI, CAE, RES, CFE Deputy of Appraisals Pinellas County 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Wynta Loughrey, RES, CFE Commercial Valuation Manager Sarasota County TREASURER A. Renee Large, AAS, EA, CFE Chief Administrative Officer Gina Fletcher, AAS, CPM, CFE Assistant Property Appraiser Leon County MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Kathy Rhodes, CFE Manager, Western Community Service Center Palm Beach County DIRECTOR Opal Hudson, CFE, CSM, CPM Asst. Chief Administrative Officer of Value Hillsborough County DIRECTOR Nikki Pontello, MPP, CFE Chief Administrative Officer St. Johns County DIRECTOR Sage Sullivan, MBA, PPS, RES, CFE TPP Division Chief Duval County IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Dee Dee Harnish, RES, AAS, CFE Director, Valuation Monroe County Clay County SECRETARY

CHRIS MITTS PPS, CFE

PS: The top ten list is my personal favorite of all time with 5 honorable mentions. Feel free to disagree! My time as president was one of the best things I have done in my life and I look forward to President Kevin Hayes taking the reigns and going forward with what we have done. IAAO will host its 90th annual conference, August 25th to the 28th in Denver Colorado. I highly recommend all those who can attend, go to the international conference. As this is my last message, I will keep it kind of short. I am proud of the work that was done this year by our board. The Website upgrades and the face lift this very newsletter got were on my list of things to do. I hope you all filled out the conference survey last week. We take those suggestions seriously and have already thought of ways of improvement for 2025. Finally, TPP is our next scheduled event being held at the Embassy Suites in Kissimmee December 11th thru the 13th. More updates to follow.

Thank you, Christopher D Mitts, PPS, CFE FCIAAO 2023-2024 Chapter President

Meet the 2024-2025 Executive Board More FCIAAO Annual Conference News IAAO National Conference Scholarship Opportunity

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE

2024

This year’s Florida Chapter of the IAAO 36th Annual Conference and Business Meeting held in Orlando, Florida at the Doubletree Universal Studios hit the all-time attendance record for an annual conference. Prior to COVID, at the 2018 Conference in Kissimmee, the attendance record stood at 324 attendees. Last year’s conference in St. Petersburg was the highest attenance since the year of COVID. Record attendance and sold-out vendor hall highlight Chapter success On Thursday, our four Steering Committees put on a great day of sessions for our attendees. The Real Property track spotlighted issues such as Short Term Rentals, Agricultural Land Use Trends, and Improving Success at Tax Appeal Hearings. The day ended with a roundtable discussion regarding Unrecorded Documentary Stamps and the possible effects on the market or lost revenue to the State. The Exemptions track had a busy day as well with a variety of topics. The first session addresses the Refugee Resettlement Program and those individuals could qualify for Homestead Exemption. Other sessions included how to develop an electronic mail system internally and with the

public. After lunch, Loren Levy, of the Levy Law Firm, presented on the Live Local Affordable Housing Statutes. Rounding out the day of Exemption sessions was a roundtable discussion regarding Portability and administering exemptions. The IT/GIS tracks were highly attended this year as they covered topics which included: Defending Commercial Valuations with AI, Proposing an Inter-County Portability Process, tow to adopt drones into the Property Appraiser’s Office and damage assessment tools and technology. The final session was a roundtable which highlighted the current state of Cyber Security. The Admin track, targeted to those on the administrative side of the office, presented session topics which included how to grow leaders in your organization,

external communication strategies, how to set your office apart to attract good job candidates and how to build a strong foundation with new hires during the onboarding process. The final session of the day focused on streamlining and improving office processes with artificial intelligence tools. Thursday night the Annual Business Meeting and Banquet took place where we recognized outstanding members and installed the 2024-2025 Florida Chapter Executive Board. Stay tuned to for our Summer Issue for coverage on the newly elected President and Board. Friday morning kicked off with a Networking breakfast before the start of the final sessions of the conference. Ana Torres, legal counsel for Orange County PA, presented on recent court decisions related to Property Tax and the Hon. Mike Twitty from Pinellas County reviewed the bills in this year’s session that may impact our offices.

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2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

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2024 CONFERENCE ANNUAL Sponsors Thank you to all of our vendors who sponsored and attended the 2024 Conference. It would not be possible without your support! Diamond Sponsor

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He was Instructor of the Year in 2019. He is currently the Director of Real Estate Residential Valuations at the Orange County Property Appraiser’s Office. He has been in this position since 2016. He also worked for the Orange County PA from 1991-2005 as a Commercial Review Appraiser. From 2006 to 2016, Terry was employed with the Saint Lucie County Property Appraiser as the Real Estate Commercial Manager. In addition to serving on numerous committees and task forces through out the years, he currently sits on the Governance Committee. Last year he was honored with winning the Clifford B. Allen Most Valuable Member Award.

Taylor announces bid for IAAO Vice President seat for 2025 At the start of the Annual Business Meeting Thursday evening, Terry Taylor, CAE, RES, AAS, CFE, announced he would be running for the Vice President seat for the IAAO for 2025. Terry served as a director on the IAAO Board representing Region 3 from 2021 to 2023. Since 2012, he has been a Senior Instructor for the IAAO and is an AQB Qualified USPAP instructor. He is also an Accredited

Terry also has been a mainstay at the Chapter level by serving as the Real Property Steering Committee Chair since 2017.

Senior Appraiser for Real Property/Mass Appraisal.

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

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MEMBER OF THE YEAR Lori Dorian ori to k over the Tangible Personal Property Steering Committee mid-year. While a little hesitant at first, once she jumped in with both feet, she knocked it out of the park. Her work as chair on the 2023 TPP Annual Conference helped lead to a record 110 attendees by offering enriching sessions and programs that spoke to the personal property professionals state-wide. Congratulations to Lori Dorian from Pinellas County as this year’s Member of the Year.

FCIAAO ANNUAL AWARDS

LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT Pat Alesandrini Patrick Alesandrini needs no introduction, especially to those of us in Florida. The majority of our membership has been fortunate enough to have taken an IAAO course or two where he was the instructor. He served on the Florida Chapter Board and served as President 2019 2020. He spearheaded the first Strategic Plan and Mission Statement for the Chapter during that tenure. He moved on to the National IAAO where he lead that group as President in 2023. Congratulations to Patrick Alesandrini as this year’s Lifetime Achievement award winner..

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ProfessionalDesignation News

Congratulations to the FCIAAO Executive Board and Steering Committees for producing another great annual conference! As expected, it provided many informative, educational sessions and networking opportunities. One important aspect of the Chapter’s mission is to promote and celebrate the professional development of our members. I’m proud to report that since 1999, there have been 218 Tony Hodge Award recipients, resulting in more than $92,000 in money awarded to members who are new IAAO designees. These efforts have resulted in the Chapter winning the IAAO Virginia Cup a record 12 times (and counting)! IAAO designations signify exceptional professionalism and competence in property valuation, property tax administration and property tax policy.

TRACY DRAKE, CFA CAE, ASA, RES, AAS

Many consider a designation to be one of the highest professional achievements and individual can obtain. The FCIAAO Executive Board and the Professional Designation Committee applauds the recipients for their commitment and perseverance. By earning their designations, they join an exclusive club of assessment professionals. This year, we proudly recognized 12 deserving recipients:

2024 Tony Hodge Reward Recipients

The Tony Hodge Educational Award may be granted to FCIAAO regular members who earn their IAAO professional designation. The Executive Board shall recognize newly designated members at the successive FCIAAO Annual Conference and may present them with a $500 check. To be eligible, new designees must be a FCIAAO member (in good standing) for at least 24 consecutive months prior to being awarded their IAAO designation and receiving the award. Award recipients must be registered for the annual conference to participate in the awards program. New designees should email a copy of IAAO’s letter conferring the designation (or certificate) to tdrake@ccpao.com. It is the designee’s responsibility to provide proof of eligibility.

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Last year, the chapter embarked on a revamp of the chapter website. Second Vice President, Wynta Loughrey, headed the project with collaboration from several other Board members. The goal of the project was to update the look and feel of the site, as well as, organize the content so members can find what they need more quickly. Refresh: www.fciaao.org Chapter Website updated with new format and easier navigation

Continuing to learn E DUCAT I ON : As part of our Chapter’s mission, we are committed to offering education and professional development opportunities in ad valorem appraisal, administration, and tax policy to all mass appraisal professionals. One of the tenets of our strategic plan is Education, with one of the objectives to

offer niche courses which would enrich our membership’s knowledge and development in mass appraisal and related coursers. Prior to the Annual Conference in Orlando, two pre-conference workshops were held, “Excel Beginner’s Workshop” and “Mass Appraisal Benchmarks”. Due to the success of offering the Excel workshops at the past two Tangible Personal Property conferences, we decided to make it available during the Annual Conference week.

The Mass Appraisal Benchmarks one-day workshop covered topics designed to help refresh the mass appraisal techniques used in the valuation process and also to help establish some processes and procedures for unusual or more challenging events. Subject discussed included USPAP, Scope of Work, Mass Appraisal, Market Value, Highest and Best Use Analysis, Neighborhood Analysis, Benchmarks, Sales Validation, Sales Ratio Analysis, and Sales Chasing and Trending. Kevin Hayes, MAI, CAE, RES lead the workshop. The course was lead by Christopher Duncan from CDA Graphic Design from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This two-day workshop covered Excel basics such as entering data, formatting cells, basic formulas and functions, sorting and filtering, conditional formatting, data validation and managing worksheets and workbooks. These workshops were a great success and we will continue to offer relevant education and professional development opportunities to our members in the future.

New landing page for the Chapter website

The user experience was important to us and we wanted to make sure our site was optimized for mobile devices, navigation was improved, and that loading times were quick. We wanted the website to be more graphically pleasing and contain more up-to-date information. We hope everyone likes the new design and are open to any suggestions. “Initially, the prospect of redesigning the FCIAAO website felt daunting. However, after some research, I became confident that it was a task we could undertake successfully. And with time and teamwork, we proved that to be true”, stated Wynta. When asked what was learned from the process, “I've come to believe that the key lies in embracing the challenge without fear and diving in wholeheartedly. “

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SPOTLIGHT

ORANGE COUNTY

Wi th top-t ier educat ional inst i tut ions l i ke the Uni vers i ty of Cent ral F lor ida and Valencia Col lege, Orange County boasts a highly sk i l led workforce equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evol v ing economy . These inst i tut ions , in col laborat ion wi th local bus inesses and communi ty organi zat ions , of fer a range of educat ional and vocat ional programs des igned to empower indi v idual s and dr i ve economic prosper i ty . Fur thermore, Orange County i s home to wor ld-class heal thcare faci l i t ies , prov iding res idents wi th access to qual i ty medical serv ices and cut t ing-edge t reatments . The Or lando Heal th system and AdventHeal th, among others , cont inue to expand thei r footpr int , ensur ing that res idents recei ve the highest standard of care. As Orange County , F lor ida, char ts a course toward the future, i t remains steadfast in i ts commi tment to innovat ion, inclus i v i ty , and sustainabi l i ty . Wi th a thr i v ing economy , v ibrant cul tural scene, and unparal leled qual i ty of l i fe, Orange County stands as a shining example of what can be achieved through v i s ion, perseverance, and communi ty col laborat ion. As the county cont inues to evol ve, i ts res idents look forward to a future f i l led wi th oppor tuni ty and prosper i ty .

Orange County , F lor ida, s i tuated in the hear t of the Sunshine State, cont inues to emerge as a beacon of innovat ion and economic growth. Renowned for i ts v ibrant cul ture, thr i v ing economy , and di verse communi ty , Orange County stands as a testament to res i l ience and progress . In recent years , Orange County has exper ienced remarkable economic expans ion, fueled by i ts di verse economic base and st rategic investments in innovat ion. The region ' s robust technology sector , anchored by companies l i ke Lockheed Mar t in and EA T iburon, has pos i t ioned Orange County as a hub for cut t ing-edge research and development . Addi t ional ly , the county ' s commi tment to foster ing ent repreneurship has led to a burgeoning star tup ecosystem, at t ract ing talent and investment f rom across the nat ion. Home to wor ld-famous at t ract ions such as Wal t Di sney Wor ld Resor t , Uni versal Or lando Resor t , and SeaWor ld Or lando, Orange County remains a premier dest inat ion for tour i sts wor ldwide. Despi te chal lenges posed by the global pandemic , the county ' s tour i sm indust ry has shown remarkable res i l ience, wi th v i s i tor numbers steadi ly rebounding. From theme parks to luxury resor ts , Orange County of fers an unparal leled ar ray of enter tainment opt ions , cater ing to t ravelers of al l ages and interests .

BY THE NUMBERS REAL PROPERTY PARCELS

31,701

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$9.79 BILLION

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Unlocking Unlocking Connections

The Evolving Role of Communication in the Assessment Industry by Andy Janecek, CFE Trust i s the foundat ion of any relat ionship, whether i t ' s a f r iendship, a romant ic par tnership, or the l ink between an assessment profess ional and the communi ty they serve. The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer , a global survey that measures publ ic t rust in bus iness , government , media, and NGOs ( including rel igious organi zat ions and non prof i ts) , repor ted a decl ine in government t rust across al l met r ics f rom 2021 to 2022 . In fact , 66 percent of global respondents bel ieve thei r count ry ’ s governments are purposely t rying to mi s lead people. The assessment indust ry in F lor ida has always pr ior i t i zed publ ic t ransparency , but the need for more ef fect i ve publ ic informat ion st rategies i s more ev ident than ever . An increas ing number of proper ty apprai ser ’ s of f ices across the state are now ut i l i z ing ful l - t ime and par t-t ime staf f dedicated to communi ty engagement , a move aimed at boost ing publ ic t rust in the assessment process . Thi s approach al igns wi th the Internat ional Associat ion of Assess ing Of f icers ’ ( IAAO) rev i sed Standard on Communicat ions and Out reach, former ly the Standard on Publ ic Relat ions ,

f lex ible suggest ions that can be adapted according to the unique capabi l i t ies of each of f ice. As a best pract ice, assessment of f ices should develop a comprehens i ve communicat ion plan that addresses the needs of var ious stakeholders , including proper ty owners , media, and government agencies . The plan should out l ine st rategies for us ing di f ferent communicat ion methods and media to di sseminate informat ion ef fect i vely . The adopt ion of modern technology and digi tal plat forms i s recommended to enhance communicat ion ef f iciency . Thi s includes maintaining a funct ional and informat i ve webs i te, ut i l i z ing social media and other onl ine tool s to reach a wider audience and faci l i tate eas ier access to assessment-related informat ion. (Cont inued next page)

The standard emphas i zes the impor tance of communicat ion of f ices . The updated and renamed standard was adopted as a technical standard nat ionwide in July 2023 . procedures , and the role of the assessment of f ice. I t highl ights that ef fect i ve communicat ion can lead to improved compl iance and cooperat ion f rom the publ ic. Recogni z ing that not every assessment of f ice has the resources to hi re a dedicated communicat ions employee, the standard of fers a range o In 2022 , the IAAO establ i shed a Publ ic Relat ions Task Force to rev i se the standard ini t ial ly adopted in 201 1 . Thi s update, essent ial to address ing cur rent communicat ion chal lenges , was spearheaded by Task Force members who are indust ry exper ts . Thei r mi ss ion was to create a modern standard that captures the best pract ices and guidel ines for ef fect i ve communicat ion and out reach by assessment in enhancing publ ic understanding of the assessment process ,

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Assessment of f ices are al so encouraged to implement mechani sms for col lect ing feedback on thei r communicat ion ef for ts and to regular ly evaluate the ef fect i veness of thei r communicat ion st rategies . Thi s helps in mak ing necessary adjustments and improvements to meet the evol v ing needs of thei r communi ty .

The IAAO' s Standard on Communicat ions and Out reach highl ights the cr i t ical role of ef fect i ve communicat ion and publ ic engagement in the f ield of proper ty assessment . I t prov ides a f ramework for assessment of f ices to establ i sh and maintain a pos i t i ve relat ionship wi th the publ ic , thereby enhancing the credibi l i ty and funct ional i ty of the assessment system.

You can f ind the standard onl ine at iaao.org > Resources > Technical Standards . A ndy Janecek , CFE , i s the Di rector of Publ ic Relat ions for the Leon County Proper ty Apprai ser ’ s Of f ice. He cont r ibuted to the rev i sed standard as a member of the IAAO’ s Publ ic Relat ions Task Force.

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County: Orange County Name : Andres Ayala

innovat i ve in our assessment

Tel l us about your educat ion and designat ion journey. I at tended the Uni vers i ty of Cent ral F lor ida where I earned a B. S .B.A. major ing in Economics . I then got a B. S .B.A. major ing in Real Estate. I am al so a State Cer t i f ied General Real Estate Apprai ser . My IAAO journey began dur ing my thi rd year wi th the Orange County PA. Around thi s t ime, Ter ry Taylor accepted the pos i t ion of Res ident ial Di rector . Ter ry int roduced me to the IAAO and al l the benef i ts of at taining IAAO des ignat ions . At thi s point , I made i t a goal to achieve the RES , AAS , and CAE . des ignat ions . What ’s one thing people would be surpr ised to know about you? I was born in Cal i , Colombia and Spani sh i s my f i rst language. to Orange County const i tuents , and col laborat ing wi th a great team methodologies , prov iding ass i stance and del i ver ing excel lent customer serv ice

ANDRES AYALA, CAE, RES, AAS SR. COMMERCIAL ANALYST

What do you do for the PA? I am a Senior Commercial Analyst who cur rent ly values T imeshare, Hotel , and Gol f Course proper t ies . I al so defend these assessments at Valuat ion Adjustment Board hear ings How long have you been employed by the PA? I have worked at the Orange County Proper ty Apprai ser ’ s of f ice for approx imately 9.5 years . Before accept ing an analyst pos i t ion wi th OCPA, I was a fee Commercial Apprai ser . My prev ious work exper ience includes IRR ( Integra Real ty Resources) - Or lando, where I star ted as a Trainee Apprai ser . I then worked for Valbr idge Proper ty Adv i sors – commercial proper ty types , including commercial land. What do you l ike most about your job? I enjoy several aspects of my work at OCPA. These include the analyt ical nature of the mass apprai sal process , the oppor tuni t ies to be Or lando as a staf f Apprai ser , where I apprai sed many

What are your hobbies and interests outside your job? I enjoy being outdoors and enjoying the F lor ida sun. Lately , I ' ve got ten into snorkel ing, and one day , I ' l l work my way up to scuba di v ing. L i v ing in Cent ral F lor ida, I of ten v i s i t theme parks and tour i st at t ract ions dur ing the s low season. What is some career advice you can give? My suggest ion would be to always keep learning and be a l i felong student . Mak ing mi stakes i s okay , as long as you learn f rom them. I t ' s al so impor tant to get to know your col leagues , par t icular ly those who have been in the profess ion for a long t ime. I f you ' re not sat i sf ied wi th your profess ion, don ' t hes i tate to explore other opt ions . What is your favor i te professional sport and team? NFL . The Las Vegas Raiders

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advice SAGE

Navigating the Case Study Exam: A First-timers Guide to tackling your exam journey Dear Members, You’ve already decided to The practice exam included in the workshop gives a great

pursue an IAAO designation – knowing that it will demonstrate credibility and expertise of your profession, show a commitment to continuous learning, and open doors for further career advancement. However, as you check off each required course you get closer and closer to the dreaded case study examination! (If that was indeed appraisal report.) With proper preparation, you will begin test day confidently and end the day successfully. 1. Case Study Review Workshop The single most beneficial tool to ensure a passing case study exam is to take the appropriate Case Study Review Workshop. The best place to check for available courses is the IAAO-U course calendar; however, you should also check your local jurisdiction’s local educational offerings. These workshops are designed to hone in on the essential knowledge required for the case study exam. Not only do they pinpoint the crucial areas of study, but they also facilitate self-awareness by highlighting your strengths and identifying areas where further attention is warranted for studying. your chosen path, over a demonstration narrative

2. Enlist a Mentor Whether you can take a workshop or not, you should enlist a mentor to guide you through your journey. A mentor can be a powerful asset when preparing for your designation exam. The IAAO will assign you a mentor when you become a designee candidate; but you can also seek mentorship throughout the IAAO Connect community as well as from any designees in your own jurisdiction and local community. Mentors can help you understand the exam, manuals for all the Workshops are available at the IAAO Store for purchase. This will give you the opportunity to go through the material, practice problems, and run through a practice exam. representation of the material that may be on the exam. In addition, the instructor will be a great resource to ask questions regarding the exam material. Now, I know that some Case Study Review Workshops are not offered as often. While you could stand by until one is offered, sometimes you may not want to wait – you have taken the courses, and you are ready to move forward! The good news is that the student reference

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3. Exam Day Mentality Exam day is near! Don't see it as a one-shot test, but a chance to showcase years of acquired knowledge and skills. The exam is pass/fail – you do not need to impress anyone with a perfect score. (Continued on Page 15) management, exam format, and question-answering techniques. Don’t limit yourself to one mentor if possible – reach out! content areas, and difficulty level – they can provide insights from their own experience and help you prioritize your study efforts. In addition, you can learn from a mentor regarding his or her experience on time

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Just pass. Most important is that you get a good night’s sleep the night before the test. Get up early enough on the morning of the test so that you can get in some moderate exercise for about 20 minutes, such as a brisk walk or light jogging. The exercise will 1.) boost your brainpower by getting your blood flowing – delivering more oxygen and essential nutrients to

your brain; enhancing cognitive function, memory, and concentration; and 2.) reduce test anxiety by releasing endorphins, which will help you be calmer and more focused as you enter the test. Lastly, eat a nutritious breakfast and drink plenty of water. You can bring in a snack and water, but you don’t want to start the test hungry and dehydrated!

Remember, You've put in the hard work, trust your knowledge and skills. This test is a stepping stone to your goals. Think about what this achievement means to you and go conquer it! Best of luck on tackling that exam! Sage

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CALENDAR

Education

Registration Info

Course No

Course Name

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Virtual July 9-12, 2024

IAAO 402

Tax Policy

DOR Link

Virtual July 22-July 26, 2024

IAAO 311

Real Property Modeling Concepts

IAAO Link

Virtual July 30-Aug 2, 2024

Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal

IAAO 101

DOR Link

Virtual Aug 13, 2024

IAAO 102

Income Approach to Value

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FROM THE ARCHIVES It was Summer of 1994 and the Florida Chapter had just held a mini-seminar in Lake City on July 6th, with topics titled “What is Tangible Personal Property?” and “Should It Be Classified as Ag?” There was also a Membership Drive Incentive Program which awarded the member bringing in the most new members receiving $50.00 cash and second place received $25.00. Maybe they were onto something? With inflation, what should the cash prize be today?

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Principle of Regression: The principle of value that states the value of a better-quality property is decreased by association with lower-quality properties of the same type in the same area.

MASS APPRAISAL Terminolgy 101

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O P P O R T U N I T I E S JOB

Charlotte

Broward

Brevard

Deputy Appraiser, Condo Application Developer Database Administrator Records Technician I Improvement Appraiser I Appraisal Technician I Sr. Appraiser - Residential/Comm Payroll/Accounts Payable Spec

Sr. Director, Valuation Svcs

Collier Programmer

Escambia

Hernando

Exemptions Specialist

Central GIS Technician

Appraiser Analyst-Residentiall Specialist, Deeds & Timeshare Specialist, Constituent Svcs Public Records Coordinator Investigator I, Exemptions System & Cloud Engineer Orange Systems Support Specialist

Okeechobee

Hendry Senior GIS Technician

Field Appraiser I

Pasco

Osceola Commercial Appraiser Database Administrator

Technical Analyst Programmer/Analyst

Senior GIS Tech

Customer Service Rep

St. Lucie

Putnam

Sarasota Commercial Appraiser Asst. Residential Manager

Commercial Manager

Asst. Director of Assessments

GIS & Mapping Specialist

To update, remove or add job opportunities to our website, contact Wynta Loughrey: wloughrey@sc-pa.com

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A publ icat ion by the Flor ida Chapter of the Internat ional Associat ion of Assessing Of f icers www. fciaao.org *2024