October 7, 2026 · Delta Hotels by Marriott

Panels & Topics

AMSA 26 is going Back to Basics with practical, deal-saving education for real estate professionals. Learn how to identify potential problems earlier, guide buyers more confidently, and keep more transactions moving toward the closing table.

What Every Realtor Should Know

Times & Panelists TBD

FHA vs. Conventional Appraisals

Will an FHA appraisal really ruin your deal?

Explore the important differences between FHA and conventional appraisals, common property-condition concerns, potential repair requirements, and ways realtors can prepare sellers and buyers before the appraiser arrives.

Session time: TBD

Panelists: To be announced

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Topics include

FHA versus conventional appraisal requirements
Common property issues that can delay a closing
Appraised value versus property condition
How realtors can prepare buyers and sellers
What happens when an appraisal creates a problem

Title Red Flags That Can Kill a Deal

Why your relationship with a title company matters.

Learn how title problems can affect a transaction, why early communication matters, and how the right title partner can help identify and resolve issues before closing.

Session time: TBD

Panelists: To be announced

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Topics include

Liens, judgments, and ownership issues
Common title problems that delay closings
Why title work should begin early
Vesting and ownership considerations
How realtors and title companies can work together

Credit Myths That Cost Buyers

A credit score does not tell the whole story.

Discover what mortgage credit reports reveal, why buyers sometimes see different scores, and how common credit misconceptions can prevent potential homeowners from taking the next step.

Session time: TBD

Panelists: To be announced

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Topics include

Mortgage scores versus consumer credit scores
Credit utilization and account balances
Hard inquiries, soft inquiries, and trigger leads
Common credit-report errors
How to have better credit conversations with buyers

Non-QM: Turn More Buyers Into Closings

The right loan may be one you didn't know existed.

Explore alternative mortgage options for buyers who may not qualify under traditional guidelines, including self-employed borrowers, real estate investors, and buyers with nontraditional income.

Session time: TBD

Panelists: To be announced

Sponsor logoAvailable

Topics include

Bank-statement loans
DSCR loans for real estate investors
Asset-depletion programs
Alternative income documentation
How to recognize a possible Non-QM opportunity
Questions to ask before assuming a buyer cannot qualify

Learn. Connect. Close More.

Join us at AMSA 26 for practical information you can use to serve buyers, protect transactions, and grow your real estate business.