2027 IAAO Courses
in Grand Rapids, MI
Sponsored by West Michigan Assessor Education Services


Join us May 3rd, 2027!

 2027 IAAO Courses 
Join us on May 03 in Grand Rapids, MI
The following courses are available in person or online:

IAAO Course 600: Principles and Techniques of Cadastral Mapping. This course is designed as a comprehensive and interactive program that introduces entry-level map maintenance personnel and assessment technicians to the cadastral mapping field. Students will learn basic mapping principles and techniques and are expected to demonstrate basic skills that will allow you to plot deeded descriptions in both the metes and bounds land description and Public Land Survey systems. 4 days plus test.
Instructor: Rachel Farley

IAAO Course 201: Appraisal of Land. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding and working knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to estimate the market value of land. This course concentrates on the skills necessary for estimating land value primarily using the sales comparison approach.
Instructor: Stephanie Clark, AAS, RES

IAAO Workshop 155: Depreciation Analysis. This workshop provides a comprehensive, advanced treatment of the techniques of estimating depreciation of residential property. Through a series of market oriented case studies and demonstration problems, types of depreciation and generally recognized methods for measuring depreciation are covered, with emphasis on the observed condition method. Depreciation measurements are applied to a single subject property, providing experience in analyzing the advantages and limitations of each method. 2 days.
Instructor: Lisa Hobart, CAE, PPS, FIAAO

Coming Soon:
Workshop 265 - Renewable Energy. 1.5 days - test in afternoon of second day.
...and more!




For more information:
https://www.iaao.org/education/courses/



Location
Hampton Inn & Suites
433 Dudley Place NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Date & Time
May 3 - 6, 8am to 5pm
May 8, 8 am to 12pm
Schedule
MOnday, May 3, 2027
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Registration/pick up manuals
Classrooms are on the first floor off of the lobby.
If taking the course online, IAAO will have the course materials available on your account a few days before the course begins. 
8:00 AM
Courses Begin
Course start times, lunch, break times, and end times are at the discretion of the instructor. There will be coffee and snacks in the morning available in each classroom.
Tuesday, May 4, 2027
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Networking Event
TBD.
Location
433 Dudley Place NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Hotel Information
Hampton Inn & Suites
433 Dudley Place NE
Grand Rarpids, MI 49503
Rooms are being held at the Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
433 Dudley Place Grand Rapids, MI 49503 – 616-456-2000
Available Dates: 5/2/27-5/8/27
Room Type/Room Rate: Standard King or Two Queen - $134 plus tax
Reservations Due by: 4/2/27
Phone Reservations: 616-456-2000, please specify group code WMA when making your reservation.
Online Booking Link: Simply copy and paste the URL below into your browser to access the preferred group rates that are available.
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/grrdthx-wma-bbd03b8a-f578-44be-8bbd-26d98bb773ab/

Hotel will have free parking for attendees!
Cancellation policy:
30 days before course begins: full refund.
20-29 days before class begins: 50% refund.
1-19 days before class: no refund.
Contact Us
Please contact Caryn Rasch with any questions.
[email protected]
616-745-2272

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