Northeast Chapter - 2026 Spring Offering

Northeast Chapter 2026 Spring Offering

April 20, 2026
Appraising Ag Facilities: Equine Seminar
Equine facilities range from estates, events, breeding and racing to hobby barns and training and boarding. This seminar is designed to introduce an appraiser to types of hobby and commercial equine facilities. Students will learn about equine facility conditions and key value factors including flow and functionality. The seminar will also discuss valuing equine facilities with each valuation approach.
8 Hours CE
Instructor: Cara Penley

April 21, 2026
Equine Industry Tour

April 22, 2026
Cost Approach Applications
This seminar is designed to strengthen an appraiser's understanding of the Cost Approach and its critical role in the appraisal process, specifically for rural properties. Participants will review the procedures used to develop a value opinion in this approach, with an emphasis on effectively interpreting and applying market data. The course will introduce and reinforce key concepts that include analyzing market data, estimating land and site value, identifying sources for cost data, developing market-supported depreciation rates and applying and reconciling these rates to rural properties. The goal is to enhance the appraiser's ability to make informed, accurate valuations using the Cost Approach.
8 Hour CE
Instructor: Rebecca Stone, ARA and Cara Peneley

The cost of seminars include breaks and lunch.

Sunday night will have a non-included social event.
Monday night will have a YPN networking event that is included.

Hotel Information:
Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga Springs
125 S Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
$119 a night. Reservation cut off March 21, 2026
Group Code 925
Phone number: 518-587-7800
Hotel Registration Link
Cancelation policy is 100% refund up to the week prior to event and 50% after that up to the day prior to the event.