23 Mar Appraisal Modernization Appraisal Modernization Monday, March 23, 2026 (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM) 4 Education Credits Lake Superior Area REALTORS, Duluth, Minnesota Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructorsCancellation Policy Course Description Change is a basic economic principle, and appraisers have adapted to change over the years – the 2005 forms, USPAP updates, COVID modifications. Significant changes have occurred recently, as the use of waivers and hybrid appraisals. More are anticipated in the next couple of years, as property data collection and report changes. Some of these changes will be discussed in this seminar. There will be detailed review of the dynamic new appraisal report which will require additional data, research, and input, including from real estate agents. Objectives: • Become familiar with terminology • Acknowledge the valuation spectrum • Understand criteria for “steps” in the spectrum • Recognize changes in residential reports and implications for appraisal practice This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 4 hours of Minnesota continuing education credit for BOTH Real Estate and Appraisal Lake Superior Area REALTORS Lake Superior Area REALTORS4031 Grand AvenueDuluth, MN 55807 Map & Directions Susanne Barkalow Susanne Barkalow holds a Certified Residential Real Property License from the state of Minnesota, and the ASA and IFA designations from the American Society of Appraisers. She has been an active participant in the appraisal profession, including serving on the national Governing Board of the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers, the Real Property Discipline Committee for the American Society of Appraisers, and on the Minnesota Appraisal Advisory Board. She is an active member of the St Cloud Association of Realtors, serving on the education and equal opportunity committees, as well as being elected to the MLS Board, serving as President of that Board in 2022. Susanne held the Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) certification. She serves on the St Cloud Zoning Board of Appeals, the St Cloud city Board of Review, and the Benton County Board of Review and Equalization. Susanne has also served as a Commissioner for several MN counties in condemnation proceedings. Over the last 30+ years she has taught classes for appraisers throughout Minnesota, as well as in about 30 other states. In addition, she has taught classes for Minnesota real estate agents and assessors. Susanne is a lifetime Girl Scout, chaired the Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines Gold Award Committee, and has been active in the local Green Hatters chapter. Among her recognitions: JC Penney Golden Rule Award (for volunteer work with the local United Way), Girl Scout National Thanks Badge I (2011) and II (2021), 2016 Instructor of the Year (NAIFA), and 2017 Distinguished Service Award (St Cloud Association of Realtors).The Barkalow family has hosted many high school exchange students, from a variety of countries, and helped organize the St Cloud Comets, offering basketball opportunities for girls. Today, family members actively support the ALS Association, in memory of Richard. PAYMENT OF FEES/REFUNDS OF FEES All fees must be paid in full before attending a seminar or receiving credit for the session Refunds will be issued: 100% refund if written notice is received at least 10 business days prior to the class 50% refund if written notice is received at least 5 business days prior to the class No refund if less than 5 business days' notice A minimum number of registrations will be required to offer the class. If the minimum number of student registrations is not received at least 10 days prior to the class, the class will be cancelled and a full refund made to anyone who registered and prepaid.