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About the Appraisal Institute
The Appraisal Institute is a global association of real estate appraisers,
with nearly 23,000 valuation professionals in about 60 countries throughout
the world. Its mission is to advance professionalism and ethics, global standards,
methodologies and practices through the professional development of property
economics worldwide. Organized in 1932, the Appraisal Institute advocates equal
opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession and conducts its
activities in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Appraisal
Institute professionals benefit from an array of education and advocacy programs,
and may hold the prestigious MAI, SRPA, SRA, AI-RRS and AI-GRS designations. Learn more at
www.appraisalinstitute.org.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to advance professionalism and ethics, global standards, methodologies,
and practices through the professional development of property economics worldwide.
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Our Professionals
The majority of Appraisal Institute professionals are practicing real estate appraisers
and property analysts who provide valuation-related services to such clients as
mortgage lenders, financial institutions, government agencies, attorneys and financial
planners as well as homeowners and other individual consumers.
Appraisal Institute designated members have met rigorous requirements relating to education,
testing, experience and demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability.
Those individuals holding the Appraisal Institute’s MAI and SRPA
designations are experienced in commercial valuation, including industrial, retail and multi-family
properties. Those holding the SRA designation are experienced in residential valuation.
All Appraisal Institute professionals adhere to a strictly enforced Code of Professional Ethics and
Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
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What We Offer
THE LEADER IN REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL EDUCATION
The Appraisal Institute is the
acknowledged worldwide leader in residential and commercial real estate
appraisal education. Its extensive curriculum of courses and specialty
seminars provides a well-rounded education in valuation methodology for
both the novice and seasoned practitioner.
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL LITERATURE
As the world’s largest publisher of real estate appraisal literature,
the Appraisal Institute offers a wide range of books and other materials
on subjects ranging from basic valuation theory and techniques to advanced
applications. It also publishes two quarterly periodicals, The Appraisal Journal
and Valuation magazine.
AI BENEFITS
Appraisal Institute professionals have
access to a variety of benefits, including insurance programs, data
resources and tools, and related business materials. The Appraisal
Institute also houses the Lum Library, which provides support for the
research needs of AI professionals as well as the profession at large.
ADVOCACY
The Appraisal Institute is active in
advocacy efforts on behalf of its professionals and the industry at
large. Primarily through its office in Washington, D.C., the
organization communicates regularly with legislators and regulators to
encourage the adoption of appraisal policies that best serve the public
interest.
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