Basic Appraisal Principles

Need Help? Call 888-7JOINAI (756-4624)

AI Resources
- Designation Requirements
  
  MAI/SRA Requirements Chart
  
  The Path to Designated Membership
  
  Designation Requirements (Review Designation)
  
  Standards and Ethics
  
  Continuing Education FAQs
  
  AI Regulations & Bylaws
- AI Meetings & Events
  
  AI CONNECT | 2013 Annual Meeting
  
  Leadership Development & Advisory Council (LDAC)
  
  2013 Chapter Leadership Program
  
  View All Events
- AI Resources
  
  My Appraisal Institute
  
  Career Center: Find/Post Jobs
  
  Professional Practice Center
  
  Lum Library
  
  AI Communities of Practice
  
  InfoExchange
  
  AI Business Tools
- Awards and Volunteer Opportunities
  
  Awards and Recognition
  
  Volunteers of Distinction
  
  AI Volunteer Opportunities
- The Appraisal Profession
  
  What Appraisers Do
  
  The Role of the Appraisal Institute
  
  Commitment to Diversity
- How to Become an Appraiser
  
  Starting Your Career
  
  Free Podcast - LISTEN NOW! Download the podcast for a great overview on becoming an appraiser.
Find an Appraiser
- Find An Appraiser
  
  Designated Member, Candidate, & Practicing Affiliate Directory
  
  Minority & Women Directory
  
  Affiliate Directory
  
  Life-Retired Member Directory
  
  Retired Member Directory
  
  Help and Search Hints
- Professional Development Program Registry
  
  Valuation of Conservation Easements Registry
  
  Appraising Historic Preservation Easements Registry
  
  Litigation Registry
  
  Green/Sustainability - Residential
- Update Directory Listing
  
  Manage My Account (For AI Only)
  
  Designated Member Profile (For Designated Members Only)
- Information for Clients
  
  Homeowners
  
  Attorneys
  
  Accountants
  
  Bankers
Education
- Appraisal Institute Education
  
  About AI Education
  
  Advanced Search for All Education
  
  Quick Search by State
  
  Search by Class Title
  
  State Approvals - Classroom/Online
  
  Continuing Education FAQs
  
  New and Popular Education
- Online Education
  
  About Online Education
  
  Webinars
  
  View All Online Classes
  
  Online Packages
  
  Transfer/Cancel/Extend & Other
- Student Resources
  
  Frequently Requested Student Forms
  
  Using a Financial Calculator
  
  Appraisal Forms and Resources
  
  State Appraisal Regulatory Agencies
  
  Scholarships
- Instructor Resources
  
  Become a Seminar Developer or Instructor
  
  AI Instructor Resources (For Current Instructors Only)
  
  AI Communities (For Current Instructors Only)
- Getting Started
  
  Starting Your Career
  
  Qualifying Education for Licensing/Certification
  
  Universities and Colleges
- Advanced Professional Development
  
  Education for MAI/SRA Designation
  
  Professional Development Programs
- Group Training Programs
  
  Government Staff Training
  
  Lender Staff Training
  
  Appraisal Staff Training
- Additional Resources
  
  Green Building Resources
Publications / Store
- Books
  
  View All Books
  
  View Categories
  
  New Books
  
  Book Packages
  
  For All Appraisers
  
  Commercial Topics
  
  Residential Topics
  
  Specialty Property
  
  Educational Resources
  
  Environmental
  
  Legal / Regulatory
  
  Math & Technology
  
  Report Writing
  
  Instructor Materials
- Periodicals
  
  The Appraisal Journal
  
  About The Appraisal Journal
  
  View Current Issue
  (For AI Only)
  
  Subscribe
  
  Search Lum Library Archives
  
  Valuation magazine
  
  About Valuation
  
  Subscribe
  
  Search Lum Library Achives
  
  E-Newsletters
  
  Appraiser News Online
  
  Residential Update
  
  Advertise with Us
- Digital Products
  
  Chapter Downloads
  
  NEW! Regional Downloads from Real Estate Valuation in Global Markets
  
  Webinar Recordings
  
  Legislative Resources
  
  Audiobooks
  
  Podcasts
- Store Information
  
  Printable Order Form CONTACT US:
  888-7JOINAI (756-4624)
  puborders@appraisalinstitute.org View Discount/Return Policies
  
  New Release!
Professional Practice
- Hot Topics
  (For AI Only)
  
  Value of the Going Concern
  
  Liability Issues
  
  Appraisal Review
  
  Valuation of Contaminated Properties
  
  Appraising Energy Efficient Improvements
  
  Appraising in Declining Markets
  
  Appraising in Litigation
  
  Commercial Real Estate Workouts
  
  Developing a Capitalization Rate
- Professional Practice Documents
  
  Common Appraisal Errors and Issues
  
  Sample Agreements for Services (For AI Only)
  
  Sample Certification Statements (For AI Only)
  
  Use of Designations, Emblems and Logo (For AI Only)
  
  Use of Distressed Sales
  
  Readdressing, Reassigning, Reappraising: Do's and Don'ts
- Ethics and Standards
  
  Ethics and Standards Table of Contents
  
  Ask a Professional Practice Question
  
  Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  
  Guide Notes
  
  Enforcement Procedures
  
  Statistics and Published Disciplinary Actions
- Featured Resource
  (For AI Only)
  
  NEW! Hot Topic Section: Value of the Going Concern AI AI Only may access a compilation of resources about appraising the going concern.
  
  Click here to view all resources
Lum Library
- Online Catalog
  
  Start Your Search Note: Full access is only available to AI people. The general public may access abstracts only.
- Contact the Library T 312-335-4467 F 312-335-4486 E ailibrary@appraisalinstitute.org
- Overview of Archives
  
  The Appraisal Journal (1932-current)
  
  Valuation magazine (1996-current)
  
  Real Estate Appraiser (1935-1992)
- Information Requests
  
  Submit an Information Request (Free Service for AI Only)
- Databases & Business Resources
  
  Internet Resources for Appraisers
  
  EBSCOhost Business Source Corporate (For Designated Members Only)
  
  Associations Unlimited
  
  AI Canada
News / Advocacy
- Media Resource Center
  
  News Releases
  
  Fact Sheets
  
  “Opinions of Value” blog
  
  Appraiser News Online
  
  Past Issues
  
  Subscribe
  
  Advertise With Us
  
  Residential Update
  
  Past Issues
  
  Subscribe
  
  Valuation magazine
  
  The Appraisal Journal
  
  Market Data
  
  Media Contact
- Government Affairs
  
  Key Documents
  
  Legislative Action Center
  
  Government Agency Contact
  
  Letters & Testimony
  
  State Regulatory Clearinghouse
  
  State Issues
  
  Grass Roots Advocacy
  
  Industry Coalitions
  
  APPAC - Political Action Committee
  
  Report Misconduct
- Market Data
  
  Economic Indicators
  
  PwC Real Estate Investor Survey
  (AI Only)
  
  Real Capital Analytics (RCA) Reports (AI Only)
About Us
- About the Appraisal Institute
  
  Leadership
  
  Board of Directors
  
  National Officers & Committees
  
  Appraisal Institute Chapters
  
  Regional and Chapter Structure
  
  Our History
  
  The Role of the Appraisal Institute
- Charitable Entities
  
  Appraisal Institute Education Trust
  
  Appraisal Institute Relief Foundation
- Advertising & Sponsorship
  
  Advertise With Us
- Inside the Appraisal Institute
  
  Contact Us/Staff
  
  AI Volunteer Opportunities
  
  AI Employment Opportunities
- AI CONNECT | 2013 Annual Meeting
- Region Meetings & Chapter Leadership Program

- Forgot Password/Username?
- Create an Account Create a username & password so you can register for AI classes, order books and/or receive your AI discounts.
- Need Login Help? Appraisal Institute Service Center
  Toll-free: 888-7JOINAI (756-4624)
  Hours: M-F, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT
  Fax: 312-335-4400
  E-mail: aiservice@appraisalinstitute.org
- AI and Industry News
  
  Appraiser News Online
  
  Residential Update
  
  Valuation magazine - NEW! iPhone/iPad App
  
  The Appraisal Journal

In this Section

Find Education Programs

View All Programs

AI Annual Meeting

State Approvals

Professional Development
Programs

Frequently Requested
Student Resources

Appraisal Forms
and Resources

Using a Financial
Calculator

Starting Your Career

State Certification Education

Designation Education

Continuing Education

Webinars

Online Education

Green Building Resources

Education for Lenders

Government Training

Appraisal Training

Scholarships

Universities and Colleges

Experts Needed

Education

Basic Appraisal Principles

The Appraisal Institute advocates equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession and conducts its activities in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Copyright © 2013 Appraisal Institute. All rights reserved.