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    Appraisal Institute's comprehensive real property valuation professional’s database lists all practicing AI professionals from all over the world. It has become an indispensable resource to those seeking real property valuation services, as well as a source of business for AI professionals themselves.

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    AI Ethics & Counseling Hotline
    Get help with questions related to professional practice and the application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice.

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    Appraisal Institute is the globally recognized resource for education in the field of real property valuation with nearly 800 offerings annually. AI professionals receive up to a 30% discount on Appraisal Institute education.

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    As an AI Professional, you have access to this prestigious world class research library. Select from thousands of articles, documents, industry research and more!

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    The Appraisal Institute has been publishing professional texts for 65 years. With more than 60 titles currently in print, including recent editions of The Appraisal of Real Estate and The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, the Appraisal Institute is the world's largest publisher of real estate valuation literature. Many Appraisal Institute books are available in both print and PDF formats.

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    Benefit from local networking and professional development. Meet colleagues, participate in education and events, and grow personal business by getting involved with a local chapter.

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    A quarterly print, peer-reviewed journal, TAJ serves as a forum for information and ideas on the practice and theory of valuation and analysis of real estate and related issues. AI Professionals have access to all editions.

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    AIERF fosters the advancement of real property valuation and plays a critical role in supporting valuation education. AIERF supports a vast range of initiatives, from world-renowned resources such as the Y.T. and Louise Lee Lum Library, to programs that will help secure the future of the valuation industry, including research grants and scholarships.

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    A resource for job seekers and employers alike, the Career Center specializes in opportunities in the field of real property valuation.

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    InfoExchanges are requests posted by AI professionals to search, exchange, or sell needed appraisal information. Postings are displayed through the library's online catalog in reverse chronological order and may be searched by keywords or topic/subjects. A 10-year master list is maintained of these postings.

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    Leadership Resource Registry
    Get involved and lead! Gain leadership skills and experience by volunteering to serve at the local, regional, or national level.

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    Sample certification statements for written appraisal and appraisal review reports are available for AI Professionals to use as one resource in developing their own Certification Statements.

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    LIA

    LIA Administrators and Insurance Services is the endorsed provider for Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance for Appraisal Institute professionals. LIA is the oldest active program for appraisers and multi-disciplined real estate professionals nationwide, insuring more than 20,000 valuation professionals. LIA’s National Claims Counsel is headed by Claudia Gaglione of Gaglione, Dolan & Kaplan, with more than 8,000 claims handled. LIA also offers education in risk management with articles, claim alerts and liability prevention seminars.

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    AIIT is the exclusive insurance home for Appraisal Institute Professionals. AI Insurance Trust provides comprehensive insurance solutions, designed to keep your finances safe throughout every stage of your personal and professional life. And through the power of group purchasing, AIIT is able to offer plans at competitive, member-only rates. With insurance options for life, health, business, and more, AIIT is committed to helping keep your finances safe—no matter what life throws your way.

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    Market Data. We provide a continuous monitor of the economy and real estate markets by supplying market data from a variety of sources for appraisers to keep abreast of market trends. Economic Indicators The PwC Investor Survey National Market Indicators, Zonda Indicators, Mortgage Rates from MBA, Dodge Construction Network Forecasts and Trends Standard and Poor (S&P) Reports and Indices.

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    AI Service Center. Knowledgeable representatives are available to help you with your membership and other service needs.

    Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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    Common Errors and Issues. Explore some of the most common errors that are found in valuation work reviewed by experience and professional practice screeners for the Appraisal Institute.

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    Common Errors and Issues in Review. Identify some of the most common errors that are found in valuation review work reviewed by experience and professional practice screeners for the Appraisal Institute.

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    Readdressing, Reassigning, Reappraising: Do's and Don'ts. Appraisers are often confronted with one of a variety of questions relating to the same general problem. The scenario is as follows: You completed an assignment for a client some time back - maybe a year ago, a month ago, a week ago - and now another party wants your opinion of the value of the same property. The request may be to simply “readdress” the report you prepared for the previous client. Or the request may be to “recertify” the report, or to “reassign” it. Other times, the request may be for you to provide an “update”, or a “letter update”. And other times the requesting party has no knowledge of, and therefore doesn't mention, the previously prepared report.

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    Appraisal Institute Designation Emblems. Learn how to effectively and properly use your designation emblem on letterhead, business cards, web sites, and other specifically permitted material in accordance with our guidelines.

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