AIADA, NADA UCG Announce Free Appraisal Webinar
The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) and its Affinity Partner NADA Used Car Guide will offer a free Webinar this month that focuses on the appraisal process.
The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) and its Affinity Partner NADA Used Car Guide will offer a free Webinar this month that focuses on the appraisal process.
The Webinar will address the transparency of the used-car market and will be moderated by Stu Zalud, a former dealer with more than 30 years of experience in auto retailing. Zalud is currently the Director of Dealer Services at NADA Used Car Guide.
The Webinar is scheduled for June 21 at 12 p.m. EST and will be covering the following topics:
• Handling a used-car market that has turned transparent.
• Working with consumers who research trade-in values before coming to the dealership and arrive with erroneous information.
• Putting key market data at your fingertips with appraisal tools, such as NADA AppraisalPRO.
• Interpreting and applying market data to reach a precise trade-in number through a clearly defined and explainable process.
For more information, visit the AIADA’s event listing registration page here.
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