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IAUA Appraisal Conference - Chicago

Start
August 17, 2026
8:00 AM
End
August 18, 2026
12:00 PM
Location
Westin O'Hare, 6100 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
Spaces left
41

Registration

IAUA Member Early-Bird Registration – $395.00
This rate is for IAUA members in good standing who register early.
Registration includes specified meals, certification exam & Reception.
IAUA Member Regular Registration – $495.00
This rate is for IAUA members in good standing who register early.
Registration includes specified meals, certification exam & Reception.
IAUA non-member Early-Bird Registration – $495.00
Registration includes specified meals, certification exam & Reception.
Nonmembers may attend and may also sit for the IAUA Certification Exam. Non-members that join IAUA within 30 days of the event will receive a $75 credit on their IAUA Membership Dues.
IAUA non-member Regular Registration – $595.00
Registration includes specified meals, certification exam & Reception.
Nonmembers may attend and may also sit for the IAUA Certification Exam. Non-members that join IAUA within 30 days of the event will receive a $75 credit on their IAUA Membership Dues.
Walk-up Rate – $645.00
Registration includes specified meals, certification exam & Reception.

IAUA Appraisal Conference

Westin O'Hare

Day 1 - Monday August 17

Morning

Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
830: Welcome & Introductions
Amount of Loss, Disputes and Potential Means of Resolution
IAUA Founding, Mission, History

Appraisal in Illinois - A View from Both Sides
- Balanced Panel Discussion with:

Lunch (provided) Noon

Afternoon

Who May Serve as Appraiser, Who Should?
Repair vs Replace, is Causation Coverage?
Rendering an Effective Appraisal Award
Ethical Issues in Appraisal - global perspective - Be Your Best
- - William F. "Chip" Merlin, Jr., Esq., Merlin Law Group

Evening

Reception (follows discussion, likely 5pm)

Day 2 - Tuesday August 18

Morning

Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Certification Class - addresses Appraiser and Umpire

Late Morning

Certification Exams (proctored): 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
(Requires device operable on battery for 60 minutes)

Registration Options (all subject to availability)

Early Bird open thru Jul 17

Regular open Jul 18 - Aug 14

Walk-up registration after Aug 14

Cancellation Policy

More than 30 days: Full refund or transfer to another event.
30 to 8 days: Refund minus $100 processing fee or full IAUA event credit.
7 to 3 days: $100 credit for a future event.
2 days or less: No refund or credit.

As a nonprofit, we make financial commitments for venue, catering, and event logistics based on registrations. Because of these costs, we are unable to offer full refunds close to the event.

Dress Code

Dress code for all IAUA events is "Smart Casual" unless a stricter dress code is required by our host location. Please dress like a professional - no shorts or t-shirts with large graphics on them.

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms is available at the conference rate $219/night,

Link coming soon or contact the hotel at (847) 698-6000 and mention the IAUA Conference.

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