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For Appraisers and Real Estate Brokers/Salespersons

We have you covered when it comes to continuing education for appraisers and real estate brokers/salespersons. Our classes are open to members and non-members, but members get substantial discounts on all seminars.

Our Live/Online seminars are brought to you via Zoom, an interactive technology where you can see the teacher and other students and they can see you. It’s a virtual classroom! Our students love our Zoom classes.

Course & Class Organizer/Instructor

Jenn DeFlorio CSA-R Executive Director

Jenn DeFlorio CSA-R Executive Director

Jenn DeFlorio CSA-R Executive Director

Organizer

Len Fiore

Len Fiore

Len Fiore

New York State Approved & AQB Certified USPAP Instructor Certified General RE Appraiser & Licensed Assoc. Broker

August 2026

2026-2027 7 Hour National USPAP Update Course

7-Hour National USPAP Update Course Required for Real Estate Appraiser License Renewal The Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers offers the mandatory 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course designed to keep appraisers current with the latest USPAP changes. This course reinforces ethics, competency, scope of work, and reporting standards while providing practical guidance for today’s assignments. […]
18 - 20 Aug
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Zoom
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September 2026

In Person UAD 3.6 Report Training 2-Family Property with Income Approach Limited to 25 participants

Join us for our Hands-On UAD 3.6 Report Training Seminar, practical, interactive class designed to teach appraisers how to complete a 2-family appraisal report in UAD 3.6 format from start to finish. During the seminar, the instructor will complete an entire 2-family sample appraisal report LIVE on a large screen, section by section, while explaining […]
14 Sep
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hyatt Place Garden City
5 North Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
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AI in Real Estate – What You Need to Know

Are AI tools changing the way you appraise and market real estate? Don’t get left behind — join us for this 4-hour online course taught by industry expert Len Fiore. You’ll explore AI fundamentals, machine learning, and natural language processing, then dive into how these technologies are transforming property valuation through automated valuation models, predictive […]
15 Sep
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Zoom
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In Person UAD 3.6 Report Training 2-Family Property with Income Approach Limited to 25 participants

Join us for our Hands-On UAD 3.6 Report Training Seminar, practical, interactive class designed to teach appraisers how to complete a 2-family appraisal report in UAD 3.6 format from start to finish. During the seminar, the instructor will complete an entire 2-family sample appraisal report LIVE on a large screen, section by section, while explaining […]
17 Sep
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Staten Island Board of Realtors
1150 South Ave , Ste 303, Staten Island , NY 10314
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Marketing & Appraising Distressed Properties

Do you know how to identify, market, and appraise a distressed property? Join us for this 4-hour continuing education course designed for real estate professionals. You’ll explore the many sources of distressed properties from landlord-tenant disputes and divorce to foreclosure and environmental issues — and learn how government regulations, code violations, and market conditions impact […]
22 Sep
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Zoom
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“City of Yes” – Understanding NYC Zoning Reform

Join us at the Columbia Society for our next LIVE, in-person seminar! This will be an exciting and unique opportunity to gain critical insight into the various recent changes to NYC zoning regulations under Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” revisions to the zoning code. The “City of Yes” initiative represents the most sweeping modernization of […]
24 Sep
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Il Bacco
253-24 Northern Blvd, Little Neck, NY 1136
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October 2026

In Person UAD 3.6 Report Training 2-Family Property with Income Approach Limited to 25 participants

Join us for our Hands-On UAD 3.6 Report Training Seminar, practical, interactive class designed to teach appraisers how to complete a 2-family appraisal report in UAD 3.6 format from start to finish. During the seminar, the instructor will complete an entire 2-family sample appraisal report LIVE on a large screen, section by section, while explaining […]
06 Oct
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Staten Island Board of Realtors
1150 South Ave , Ste 303, Staten Island , NY 10314
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Marketing & Appraising Rural Properties

Build the expertise you need to tackle every unique aspect of rural property assignments. This 4-hour continuing education course for appraisers and real estate agents will help you master the classification of rural property types, site and improvement inspection processes, environmental issues, fixtures, and equipment. You will also explore how to apply valuation approaches specific […]
07 Oct
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Zoom
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If you need help registering please contact us:

914-500-5436

 

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  • Courses required for appraiser continuing education are marked Required for Appraiser CE
  • Courses required for broker/salesperson continuing education are marked Required for Real Estate CE
  • Courses under consideration by New York State Department of State are marked Pending Approval

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Continuing Education for Appraisers and Brokers and Salespersons at Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers

Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers Inc. | Continuing Education for Appraisers and Brokers/Salespersons | Real Estate Appraisers Continuing Education

Past Presidents

DeWitt Van Buren, 1945-62 Maxwell R. Ginsberg, 1962-68 Michael P. Galgano, 1968-69 Robert Thomsen, 1970 Warren J. Ziegler, 1971 Frederick G. Eggers, 1972 Robert A. Gregory, 1973 Cornelius P. Mahon, 1974 Theodore J. Powers, 1975 Bernard Goodman, 1976 Ronald J. Matuza, 1977 Robert A. Brancato, 1978 Patricia J. Marshall, 1979 Joseph Montemarano, 1980 David H. Buchanan, Jr., 1981 Edward T. Rule, 1982 Richard Marchitelli, 1983 Joseph M. Pirog, 1984 Richard G. Hoesch, 1985 Anthony Volpe, 1986 Charles C. Booth, 1987 Edward J. Glowaski, 1988 John P. Tiernan, 1989 John J. Ford, 1990 Richard C. Berntsen, 1991 Thomas J. Pirog, 1992 Michael Palermo, 1993 Robert H. Dressler, 1994 Steven L. Corte, 1995 David J. Mount, 1996 Michael Haberman, 1997 Martha L. Schneider, 1998 Patricia Roche, 1999 Domenick Neglia, 2000 Frank X. Romito, 2001 Jeffrey C. Kjellgren, 2002 Robert Eisenoff, 2004 Eric Davidson, 2005 Robert K. Duffy, 2006 Christopher E. Deutsch, 2007 Arleen E. Goscinski, 2008 Walter D. Messina, 2009 Jeffrey J. Beal, 2010 Michael Schlesinger, 2011 Stephanie Cilla, 2012 William H. Green III, 2013-14 William G. Smolen, 2015 John F. McCullagh 2016–19 William H. Green 2020

Publications


Shelley Langenauer
Domenick Neglia

Outreach

Len Fiore, Chair
Tim Flanagan
Richard Hahn

Sponsors

Lawrence Samsky, Chair
Richard J. Scheeler
Tim Flanagan

Programs

Richard J. Sheeler, Chair
Lawrence E. Samsky
John F. McCullagh

Nominating

Henry Salmon-Chair
Domenick Neglia
Tim Flanagan
Peter Caputo

Membership

Lawrence E. Samsky, Chair

              Dick Berntsen               

Jenn DeFlorio

Henry Salmon

Sherry Gans

Executive

Lawrence E. Samsky, Chair

Richard Sheeler

Shelley Langenauer

Michael Drazner

Jennifer DeFlorio

Sherry Gans

Ethics

Stephen S. Deutsch, Chair
Tim Flanagan

Education

 
Richard C. Berntsen

Len Fiore

Jennifer DeFlorio

Domenick Neglia

Michael Drazner

Sherry Gans

Admissions

Richard C. Berntsen, Chair
Michael Drazner
Jennifer R. DeFlorio