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Assess Smarter, Not Harder: Location Intelligence to Modernize Valuations
No full textWith rising development and shrinking staff resources, today’s assessment offices are being asked to do more with less—without compromising fairness, accuracy, or public trust.
Discover how Nearmap is helping assessment teams across the country modernize property valuations through high-resolution aerial imagery and AI-powered location intelligence. Learn how assessors are streamlining operations, uncovering hidden taxable improvements, and reducing the need for costly field inspections.
In this session, you’ll see how Nearmap empowers teams to:
Conduct accurate, efficient desktop reviews using frequently updated aerial imagery
Detect previously unrecorded features such as sheds, pools, and additions at scale
Defend assessments with a visual record of historical and current property conditions
Improve equity by consistently evaluating all parcels—even those that are gated, remote, or obscured
You’ll also get an exclusive look at what’s next: new automated change detection capabilities that surface property modifications with speed and precision—minimizing manual effort while maximizing tax discovery
Becoming a Board Member
No full textThis session will not earn CEUs.
This presentation will include the requirements for becoming a board member and officer of IAAO, followed by testimonials of past board members and officers, and end with a question and answer period with members in attendance
The Evolution of Data Centers: From Modest Beginnings to Booming Hubs of Data Storage and AI
No full textOnce utilitarian and low-key, data centers are now expanding rapidly, driven by the demands of data mining and AI. Explore the latest trends in secure, high-speed knowledge transfer spaces
Uncovering Hidden Value: Equitable Approaches to Identifying Taxable Properties with Aerial Imagery
No full textThis session will also provide a preview of transformative advances in change detection—automated insights that pinpoint physical changes on properties between assessment cycles. These capabilities promise to streamline discovery, enhance defensibility, and ensure no taxable improvement goes unnoticed
From Lightbulb to Legislation to Law: Effective Public Affairs Strategies
No full textWorried about dealing with legislators? Don\u27t be. With these helpful strategies and insights from experienced professionals you can approach your lawmakers with confidence. This session will present how to understand your local framework, have the ability to identify other stakeholders, and leave with a comfort level on how to engage in the process
An Interactive Leadership Conversation Among the Generations - The Sequel
No full textEffective succession planning leverages each generation\u27s strengths: Baby Boomers\u27 experience, Generation X\u27s adaptability, Millennials\u27 tech proficiency, and Generation Z\u27s innovation. Through mentorship and open communication, organizations can harmonize these traits. This session invites Millennials and Gen-Z to the table to tell us exactly what they need in preparation for leadership
Have I Got a Deal for You: Accounting for Tax Abatements in Your Income Approach
No full textTax abatements and other government property incentives can impact the market value of income-producing property. A litigation case study from City of Norfolk, Virginia, case study will be used to illustrate the impact of grant payments, exclusivity protections, parking rights and other tax advantages. Learn how to reflect the impact of such uncommon property rights in the Income Approach, and defend the market value of these rights in a tax appeal
Fair + Equitable November 2025
No full textThe November 2025 issue of F+E offers insight into the new Vertical Equity Indicator, included in the recently exposed draft Standard on Ratio Studies. In addition, the Research and Standards Committee review how IAAO technical standards are developed. Also in this issue: What\u27s trending in the IAAO library Can states convert church land into affordable housing? Voting starts on Nov. 1 for 2026 Board of Directors IAAO makes recommendations to the Delaware legislature How the Great Real Estate Transfer will reshape our cities Thought leader article on demystifying AI-powered AVMs New designees and career opportunities.https://researchexchange.iaao.org/f-e/1032/thumbnail.jp
Fair + Equitable February 2025
No full textThe February issue of F+E looks at the hidden impact of leadership choices and how a supervisor\u27s decisions have a profound impact that extend far beyond the workplace.
In addition, the issue also includes articles on: IAAO notes passing of former president (George Donatello), and former board members (Robert Lee and Patrick Shields) Nominate someone for an IAAO award Library annual report New materials in the library 2024 Legal Seminar review Opinion article on property tax reduction efforts in Iowa Registration for MAVS to open soon. Deadline to submit topic presentations extended to Feb. 14. IAAO welcomes new team member New IAAO designees Industry newshttps://researchexchange.iaao.org/f-e/1024/thumbnail.jp
Fair + Equitable December/January 2026
No full textThe December/January 2026 issue of F+E offers insight into the new laws passed in 2025 and the impact on property valuation. Also in this issue: What\u27s trending in the IAAO library IAAO accepting session proposals for annual conference Members select new Board members Meet the new IAAO instructors Mapping IAAO membership GIS/Val Tech conference registration opens IAAO annual audit information IAAO Impact Circle New IAAO designees Industry career opportunitieshttps://researchexchange.iaao.org/f-e/1033/thumbnail.jp