2025 RAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

APPRAISING LIMITED PROPERTIES with Bryan Reynolds

  • This seminar is approved by the Appraisal Institute for 4 hours of CE.

  • This seminar is approved for 4 hours of Appraiser Continuing Education in Texas.

  • Seminar ID: 28116 is approved for 4 hours of CRP CE credits.

RAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE: EMBARKING on a NEW WORLD, ADAPTING TO THE NEW NORMAL

  • This seminar is approved by the Appraisal Institute for 14 hours of CE.

  • This seminar is approved for 14 hours of Appraiser Continuing Education in Texas.

  • This seminar is approved for 14 hours of Appraiser Continuing Education in Colorado.

  • Seminar ID: 28117 is approved for 14 hours of CRP CE credits.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

  • Registration table in the back of the room in BUFFALO TRAIL.

  • Litigation for Appraisers with Craig Gilbert

    This 4-hour seminar provides licensed appraisers with a practical and comprehensive overview of the appraiser’s role in litigation support, including expert witness responsibilities, legal frameworks, standards of practice, and risk management strategies. Drawing on decades of experience, instructor Craig Gilbert, ASA, SRA, CRP, guides participants through real-world examples, evolving case law, and critical professional standards that govern litigation-based appraisal work. Attendees will gain actionable insights into engagement preparation, testimony, legal expectations, and the latest trends affecting litigation assignments, including the use of AI and expert marketing.

    This seminar is designed to equip appraisers with the knowledge and confidence to ethically and effectively serve as valuation professionals in legal settings—whether as consultants, designated experts, or rebuttal witnesses.

  • Join the group in the Atrium area of the hotel for complimentary Hotel Happy Hour.

Thursday, October 2, 2025

  • The registration table will be in the pre-conference area outside FRISCO 1 in the Conference Center.

  • President Lisa Meinczinger-Gulden, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, CRP

    Incoming President Jim Westman, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, CRP

  • Getting the Wright Value – Appraising Homes by Frank Lloyd Wright with Emily Braman

  • Please return on time for our next session at 9:45 AM.

  • Artificial Intelligence for Appraisers: Practical Tools & Risk-Aware Integration with Craig Gilbert, SRA, ASA, CRP

    This presentation introduces licensed appraisers to practical and ethical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate valuation. Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, this session focuses on how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Julius AI, and Perplexity can support productivity, consistency, and analytical rigor in the appraisal process.

  • Announcements and housekeeping items before lunch. Lunch will be provided in the Atrium area of the Hotel.

  • Relocation Updates & Forecasting Panel with the Relocation Directors Council, Linda Nesper, Michael Jackson, Kevin Felder, Harold Decena & Jeff Coe

    This comprehensive session examines the significant effects of newly implemented NAR buyer compensation forms on the corporate relocation industry, transferees, and relocation clients. The discussion addresses critical challenges emerging from these regulatory changes and provides practical guidance for appraisers navigating the transformed market landscape.

  • Please return in time for the 3:15 pm Session

  • Protecting Yourself: Vol. 1 & 2 with Craig Capilla

    Volume 1: How Your Workfile is your Best Defense

    Volume 2: How to Write Your Report for Your Readers

  • Join the group in the Atrium for Hotel Happy Hour.

  • Join the group back in FRISCO 1 of the Conference Center.

    Sponsored by OREP Insurance & True Footage.

    We will have an evening of Social Networking as well as our RAC Membership Meeting. Join us for food and drinks! All are welcome to attend.

Friday, October 3, 2025

  • President Lisa Meinczinger-Gulden, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, CRP

    Incoming President Jim Westman, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, CRP

  • American Stewards of Liberty with Margaret Byfield

    This session will cover current national policies restricting land use, such as conservation easements, federal conservation programs, and ecosystem services, with a focus on how these impact land values.  Further understanding why property rights is essential to protecting our freedoms as Americans.

  • Please return in time to for the next session at 9:45 AM

  • Developing Complex Appraisal Assignments with Real World Experiences with Brent Henry

  • Announcements and housekeeping items before lunch. Lunch will be served in the Atrium area of the Hotel.

    Forever RAC Raffle Drawing during lunch.

  • You Got That Right? Bias in Condemnation Appraising with Byron Miller

  • Please return in time for the 3:15 PM Session

  • Revising the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD), Recent Selling Guide Appraisal Policy Changes, Update on the Appraisal Quality Management program (AQM) with Lyle Radke

  • Past President Lisa Meinczinger-Gulden, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, CRP

    President Jim Westman, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, CRP

  • Join the group in the Atrium area for Hotel Happy Hour.

  • Dinner for those staying through the evening.

Saturday, October 4, 2025


RAC Board of Directors Meeting in Buffalo Trail

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Embassy Suites

by Hilton Dallas-Frisco

7600 John Q. Hammons Drive

Frisco, Texas