Join us for the 2026 MAAO Educational Conference featuring expert-led sessions on valuation, inspection, legal updates, and emerging tools including Excel and AI. Attendees can earn continuing education credits while engaging with professionals across the field.
When: May 5th – 8th, 2026
Where: Holiday Inn – Ocean City
Educational Sessions
*Continuing Education Credits pending approval by the Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors.
Tuesday – May 5 (Evening Session – 3 CEC*)
Blighted Properties and Value Impacts & Considerations
Speaker: Glenn Irwin
Please note this class is limited to 30 participants and requires a separate free ticket
- Walking tour of Historic Ocean City.
- Blight, redevelopment, and valuation impacts
- Façade grants and effective age
- Public-private redevelopment strategies
Wednesday – May 6
Morning Session (2 CEC)
How Excel and AI Simplify the Valuation Process
Speaker: Sean Lyons
- Pivot tables and data analysis
- Practical Excel techniques
- AI applications in valuation
Afternoon Session (3 CEC*)
What Lies Beneath? How Condition Impacts Valuation
Speaker: Chris Haynes
- Identifying hidden defects
- Inspection insights
- Depreciation and valuation adjustments
Thursday – May 7 (6 CEC Total)
Morning (3 CEC)
Maryland Tax Court: Recent Cases
Vincent M. Guida, Jr.
Afternoon (3 CEC*)
Personal Safety During Property Inspections
Dr. Kathleen McPhaul
Full-Day Alternative
2026–2027 USPAP Update Course
Speaker: Les Pruitt
- Required 7-hour certification course
- Case studies and practical applications
- USPAP navigation and compliance
⚠️ Note: This course runs concurrently with other Thursday sessions.
Friday – May 8 (3 CEC)
Understanding Deeds & Fraud Prevention
Tracey V. Fye & Adam J. Fye
Conference Activities & Amenities
Tuesday Evening – Walking Tour & Tacos
Participants in the Tuesday walking tour will be provided tacos during the event.
Wednesday Evening – Bonfire
Join us for a casual bonfire gathering Wednesday evening. Details will be provided at the conference.
Refreshments
Light snacks will be available during scheduled class breaks throughout the conference.
Hospitality Suite
A hospitality suite will be available for attendees and guests during the conference.
Please select the appropriate registration option:
• Full Conference registrations include all sessions except the USPAP course.
• The USPAP course is a separate, full-day session on Wednesday and cannot be combined with other Wednesday classes.
• Single-day registration allows attendance for one day only.
• Extra Banquet Tickets are for guests.
The Tuesday evening walking tour is limited to 30 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you wish to attend, please be sure to select the “Tuesday Walking Tour” option during registration.
If you are unsure which option to select, please contact us before registering.
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Full Conference - MAAO Member | $185.00 | |
| Full Conference - Non-Member | $325.00 | |
| Full Conference - First-Time Attendee | $175.00 | |
| Single-Day Registration | $150.00 | |
| Extra Banquet Ticket (Guest) | $75.00 | |
| USPAP Course (Thursday Only, Included with Registration) | $0.00 | |
| Tuesday Walking Tour (Limited to 30) | $0.00 | |
| MAAO Annual Membership Dues (May 1st, 2026 - April 30th, 2027) | $35.00 |