American Valuation Society upcoming events

AVS Real Estate Networking Mixer - The Frisco Bar (September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join AVS for a free happy hour at The Frisco Bar in Frisco, Texas.

This informal networking event is an opportunity to connect with colleagues across the valuation ecosystem, meet other professionals in the North Texas market, and continue conversations about the future of credible valuation.

AVS will provide complimentary appetizers, and early bird drink coupons will be available while supplies last.

Event Details
Date: September 3, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: The Frisco Bar, 6750 Gaylord Parkway Ste. 120, Frisco, TX
Cost: Free for general attendees
Sponsor Option: $150 Happy Hour Sponsor

There is no formal program. Come by, meet someone new, reconnect with colleagues, and enjoy a relaxed evening with AVS.

ValuSignal 2026 Virtual Conference (September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The American Valuation Society is a Proud Sponsor of ValuSignal 2026, a virtual conference designed for appraisers looking to stay current on the future of appraisal practice, technology, AI adoption and business strategy.

This two-day virtual event brings together appraisers, valuation professionals, technology leaders, and industry voices for practical conversations about where the profession is headed and how practitioners can adapt.

ValuSignal’s programming includes sessions focused on real-world workflows, AI adoption playbooks, new revenue strategies, and practical business-focused content for appraisers. The conference is virtual and non-CE.

This is a third-party event hosted by ValuSignal. Registration, pricing, event access, schedule details, and attendee support are managed directly through ValuSignal.

Date: September 18–19, 2026
Format: Virtual
CE Credit: Non-CE
Registration: Register directly through ValuSignal

Please use the registration link provided to complete your registration through ValuSignal.

2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course (September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Course Number: 00227-ANE | Credit Hours: 7 | Classroom Delivery

Satisfy your required USPAP CE requirement with AVS's in-person 2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course.

The course is designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of USPAP through focused instruction and case-study application. Participants will work through key USPAP principles, current and common issues in appraisal practice, and practical scenarios that help apply USPAP to day-to-day appraisal problems.

Registration Includes:

7 Hours TALCB-Approved CE Credit
Lunch
Digital 2026 USPAP® Guidance & Reference Manual
Digital 2026-2027 Student Manual
Certificate of Course Completion

Member Price: $249

Non-Member Price: $299

Date and time: September 24, 2026, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: MetroTex Realtor Association Headquarters, 1701 Kinwest Pkwy, Irving, TX 75063
Format: In person
Lunch: Included
Texas course number: 00227-ANE

Credit Hours: 7 CE Hours

Registration Deadline: September 15, 2026 at 5:00PM CT

Required Course Materials

2024 USPAP Publication (purchased separately from The Appraisal Foundation)
2026 USPAP® Guidance & Reference Manual (included digitally)
2026-2027 Student Manual (included digitally)

Digital copies of the 2026 USPAP® Guidance and Reference Manual and the 2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP Student Manual are included with registration.

Students are responsible for purchasing the 2024 USPAP Publication directly from The Appraisal Foundation. If you completed the 2024-2025 USPAP course, you should already have this publication.

Link to purchase directly from the Appraisal Foundation: 2024 USPAP Publication

Digital Copies of the following are included. If you prefer, printed materials are available for an additional cost:
2026 USPAP® Guidance and Reference Manual: $79
2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP Student Manual: $39

Printed materials will be distributed at class check-in.

Attendance:

Full attendance is required. Attendance will be verified during the morning and afternoon sessions. Certificates of completion will be issued after successful completion of the course.

Classroom expectations:

Please silence phones and other devices during class except for course-related use. Audio or video recording is not permitted.

Instructor:

Gynell Vestal, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, Certified Residential Appraiser

Tony Pistilli, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, Certified Residential Appraiser

Cancellation policy:

Full refunds are available for cancellations made at least 7 days before the course. Cancellations within 7 days may receive a credit toward a future AVS course. No refunds within 24 hours of the course or for no-shows. Sponsorship registrations are non-refundable. If AVS cancels the course, attendees may choose a full refund or transfer to a future AVS course.

Fort Worth AVS Real Estate Networking Mixer - Rex's Bar & Grill (September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join AVS for a free happy hour at Rex's Bar & Grill in Fort Worth

AVS will provide complimentary appetizers, and early bird drink coupons will be available while supplies last.

Event Details

Host: Jim Stafford
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: Rex's Bar & Grill, 1501 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX
Cost: Free for general attendees
Sponsor Option: $150 Happy Hour Sponsor

There is no formal program. Come by, meet someone new, reconnect with colleagues, and enjoy a relaxed evening with AVS.

AVS Real Estate Golf Classic (October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

An 18-hole scramble bringing together real estate, mortgage, valuation, and housing professionals.

Join the American Valuation Society for the AVS Real Estate Golf Classic on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Frisco Lakes Golf Club in Frisco, Texas.

This 18-hole scramble is designed as a fun, approachable, and high-value networking event for professionals across the real estate and housing ecosystem. Whether you are in real estate brokerage, mortgage lending, appraisal, valuation, title, data, technology, development, investment, or another related field, this event offers a relaxed setting to build relationships, strengthen industry connections, and support AVS programming.

Individual golfers and teams are welcome. Individual players will be paired with other golfers to form scramble teams.

Registration is $125 per individual golfer and includes:

18 holes of golf
Golf cart
Lunch
Networking
Awards and sponsor recognition

Teams of four may register for $500.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Title Sponsor – $5,000
Premier recognition as the title sponsor of the AVS Real Estate Golf Classic, including logo recognition on event materials, signage, registration page, event promotion, and recognition during event remarks. Includes eight golfer passes.

Lunch or Reception Sponsor – $3,000
Recognition tied to the golf lunch or post-event reception, including signage, event promotion, registration page recognition, and recognition during event remarks. Includes four golfer passes.

Beverage Cart Sponsor – $2,500
Logo recognition on beverage cart signage and event materials. Includes two golfer passes.

Player Gift or Prize Sponsor – $1,500
Recognition connected to player gifts, contest prizes, or awards. Includes two golfer passes.

Hole Sponsor – $1,000
Logo/signage at one golf hole and recognition in event materials. Hole Sponsors may add up to four golfer registrations at the sponsor courtesy rate of $100 per golfer.

Friend of AVS Supporter – $500
Supporter listing on the event registration page and post-event thank-you recognition. Golf registration, hole signage, event signage, and verbal recognition are not included.

Sponsor logo and recognition materials are due by Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Cancellations received in writing by Friday, September 25, 2026 may be eligible for a refund, less payment processing fees. Cancellations after September 25, 2026 are non-refundable due to final commitments for golf, carts, lunch, signage, and event materials. Substitutions are welcome with advance written notice to AVS. Sponsorships are non-refundable once sponsor recognition or event materials have been confirmed or produced. Golfer passes included with sponsorships have no separate cash value and are not eligible for refund, credit, or partial refund if unused. If the event is rescheduled due to severe weather, course closure, or circumstances beyond AVS’s control, registrations and sponsorships will be applied to the rescheduled date whenever possible.

RAC 2026 Annual Conference (October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The American Valuation Society is proud to sponsor the RAC 2026 Annual Conference, taking place October 7–9, 2026, in Frisco, Texas.

Hosted by Relocation Appraisers and Consultants, the 2026 conference brings together valuation professionals for education, industry discussion, and networking focused on relocation appraisal, complex assignments, UAD 3.6, insurance appraisal, AI, and the future of valuation.

The conference theme is “The Next Move: Navigating UAD, Relocation, Insurance, and the Future of Valuation.” Attendees can expect timely programming, industry updates, and networking with professionals engaged in relocation, residential appraisal, complex assignments, collateral risk, and the evolving valuation landscape.

This is a third-party event hosted and managed by RAC. Registration, pricing, hotel reservations, CE details, event access, schedule updates, and attendee support are handled directly through RAC.

Please use the registration link provided to complete your conference registration through RAC.

Bring Your Clubs

RAC attendees are encouraged to come in early, bring their clubs, and join AVS for the AVS Golf Classic. It is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, meet new industry contacts, and enjoy informal networking before the conference continues.

Whether you are attending the full RAC conference, coming in for the education sessions, or looking to build relationships across the valuation community, the golf tournament offers a relaxed way to start the week.

Lunch & Learn: Fannie Mae UAD 3.6 Update with Lyle Radke (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Join the American Valuation Society for a timely Lunch & Learn with Lyle Radke, Principal, Collateral Policy at Fannie Mae, for a practical, current update on what is happening with UAD 3.6, what the GSEs are focused on, and what appraisers, real estate agents, lenders, reviewers, AMCs, and valuation professionals should be paying attention to now.

This session is designed for the people who work with appraisal data, property information, lending decisions, and real estate transactions every day. Whether you develop appraisal reports, review them, rely on them for lending decisions, or help clients move through the transaction process, UAD 3.6 will influence how valuation information is reported, reviewed, communicated, and understood.