NCPAC
The North Carolina Professional Appraisers Coalition
NCPAC Annual Conference
To be held in Asheville, NC
Members receive a special insurance program: CLICK HERE to learn more.
October 1st through 3rd, 2025
Wednesday through Friday
The 2025 North Carolina Professional Appraisers Coalition
NCPAC
will be having their annual conference
in Asheville, NC
October 1st through 3rd, 2025
at:
Crown Plaza in Asheville
Booking Guest Rooms
Below are several options that your attendees can use to book their reservations:
· Call toll-free at 1-844-330-0296 (24/7) and mention the group name NC Professional Appraisers Coalition 2025 or the group code PAC to receive the special group rate.
· Call the local number at 828-285-2603 during normal business hours Monday - Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm and mention the group name NC Professional Appraisers Coalition 2025.
· Visit the hotel website, enter the dates needed, and enter the group code PAC.
· Please use this booking link in order to book your HOTEL NC Professional Appraisers Coalition 2025, which will automatically add the contracted block dates and the group code. This link can also be placed on your event website.
If you are planning to arrive on an earlier day or stay later, please update the arrival/departure dates to include the additional days. Group rates will apply to the updated times of stay.
If you require a room other than the standard, you must call 828-285-2635 and ask for Kimberly and mention that you are looking for a different type of room (i.e. King, balcony, pool access, etc) and she will complete your booking over the phone.
All contracted Villas and/or Suites must be booked directly with the hotel and will not be available in the online booking link.
If you are planning to arrive on an earlier day or stay later, please update the arrival/departure dates to include the additional days. Group rates will apply to the updated times of stay.
If you require a room other than the standard, you must call 828-285-2635 and ask for Kimberly and mention that you are looking for a different type of room (i.e. King, balcony, pool access, etc) and she will complete your booking over the phone.
Page Last Updated August 22, 2025
NCPAC 2025 Annual Conference – Complete Plan
Dates: October 1–3, 2025
Location: Crowne Plaza® Tennis and Golf Resort, 1 Resort Drive, Asheville, NC 28806
CDA Designation Eligible
Tuesday Night September 30th
Open Social for all attendees - Free to attend
Check in for CDA tour - 4:30 - 5:30; any open seats will be made available to non-CDA members at that time.
Day 1 – Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Event: Fair Housing & Valuation Bias Class (pending approval in SC, pending approval for 8 hour with exam version for Trainees wishing to upgrade)
Instructors: Dana Murray & Graham Smith
CE Credit: 7 Hours (Licensed/Certified/General) | 8 Hours (Trainees, pending approval)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, evening reception included
Tentative Schedule:
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Morning Session: Fair Housing Laws, Bias in Appraisal Practice – 4.00 CE Hours
12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch (Included)
1:00 – 4:00 PM – Afternoon Session: Case Studies, Compliance Strategies – 3.00 CE Hours
04:00-05:00 – Exam for Trainess, if approved and needed
6:30 PM – Dinner & Networking Reception
Cost: $125 Members | $150 Non-Members
Guest Fee: $65/FOR DINNER AND RECEPTION ONLY
Day 2 – Thursday, October 2, 2025
Event: CDA Tour + CE Presentations
Disaster Impact, Market Response & Risk Strategies – Laura Gourlay, Isaac Peck, Kelli Kline Mayhew, MAI, SRA, Matt Johnson
CE Credit: 4 Hours CE + CDA Credit (pending NC & SC approval for CDA portion)
Morning: The CDA Tour is open to all members; however, CDA Members have 1st priority as they have to attend every other year to maintain their CDA membership. Tour is included in CDA Dues; therefore no additional cost for tour. If not enough CDA members to fill the available spaces, any open spots will be made available to general members at an additional cost of $50 per person.
No Guests allowed due to limited transportation space
Instructor: Laura Gourley – Disaster Appraisals (4 hrs CE pending approval in NC & SC)
Laura Gourlay
Laura Gourlay is a Certified General Appraiser with over 20 years of experience in real estate valuation, specializing in complex assignments, market analysis, and disaster-related appraisal work. She is recognized for her expertise in assessing properties impacted by floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and other environmental hazards, with a focus on FEMA compliance and post-disaster market recovery. Laura has consulted for municipalities, lenders, and private clients on disaster impact studies, highest and best use analysis, and market absorption trends. A sought-after educator, she frequently leads field-based training programs that combine on-site observation with practical application of appraisal principles. Her instruction style emphasizes real-world scenarios, compliance with USPAP, and actionable strategies appraisers can apply immediately in their practice.
7:30 – 8:00 AM – Registration & Safety Briefing (No CE Credit)
8:00 AM – CDA Field Tour & CE Session
12:00 - 12:30 PM – Working Lunch (NCPAC will be providing)
12:30 - 1:45 PM - Tour continues
Afternoon Presentations: 3 hours CE Pending Approval in NC & SC
2:30 PM – Isaac Peck (OREP) – Risk Management for Appraisers
3:45 PM – Kelly Mayhew (Appraisal Institute) – Designations & AI in Practice
5 PM - Matt Johnson (SFREP) - The New UAD 3.6
7:00 PM – Dinner & Networking Reception
Cost: $50 CDA Members all day
$100 General Members afternoon and dinner only
Tour participant lunch included
Provided spots are available: Non-CDA members that attend the Tour $50 additional fee
Guest Fee with accompanying an NCPAC Member: $65/FOR PRESENTATIONS, DINNER AND RECEPTION ONLY
Day 3 – Friday, October 3, 2025
Annual Board Meeting & Stats Presentations
Board Business, Officer Elections, and State Updates – Donald T. Rodgers, Laura Smith, Linda Nelson
9:00 – Annual Board Meeting – Call to Order & Opening Remarks
9:30 – NC Stats & NC Regulatory Updates– Donald T. Rodgers - Executive Director, North Carolina Appraisal Board
10:45 – SC Stats & Licensing Updates – Laura Smith, Executive Director – South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
11:30 – Election & Installation of Officers
12:00 PM – Adjournment