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IAUA Appraisal Conference - Ft Lauderdale

  • August 11, 2026
  • 8:00 AM
  • August 12, 2026
  • 12:00 PM
  • Marriott Renaissance Fort Lauderdale - 1617 SE 17th St, Ft Laud FL 33316
  • 50

Registration

  • This rate is for IAUA members in good standing who register early.
    Registration includes specified meals, certification exam & Reception.
  • This rate is for IAUA members in good standing who register early.
    Registration includes specified meals, certification exam & Reception.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Registration includes specified meals, certification exam & Reception.

IAUA Appraisal Conference

Marriott Renaissance Fort Lauderdale

Dates pending hotel confirmation

registration will open soon

Day 1 - Tuesday August 11

Morning

  • Check-in & Breakfast (provided) 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Welcome & Introductions
  • Amount of Loss, Disputes and Potential Means of Resolution
  • IAUA Founding, Mission, History
  • Legal Issues in Appraisal - Global Perspective: 
  • Lunch (provided)
Afternoon Sessions
    • Who May Serve as Appraiser, Who Should?
    • Unique Elements of Loss in Appraisal
    • Repair vs Replace, is Causation Coverage?
    • Be the Appraiser / Umpire that You Would Hire - Chip Merlin
Evening
  • Reception (follows discussion)

Day 2 - Wednesday August 12

Morning

  • Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:45 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 12
Regular open Jul 13 - Aug 7
Walk-up registration after Aug 7

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

Link coming soon or call Renaissance Fort Lauderdale 954-626-1700

limited rooms do not delay


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