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To show our appreciation, we are offering all members who pay their renewal invoice in full by January 6, 2025, a discount code for one seven-hour online (on demand-only) Appraisal Institute course (excluding USPAP). Stay up to date with your membership and enjoy all of the benefits, resources and opportunities that come with being part of our organization.
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Join us live with our free webinar series! Every first and third Thursday of the month, we dive deep into the latest trends and challenges shaping the appraisal industry. Our expert-led webinars are designed to empower you with the knowledge and insights you need to succeed.
Next Up: Beyond USPAP Confidentiality: Best practices for appraisers in a high-tech world
Appraisers understand the importance of maintaining client confidentiality under USPAP, but in an era of advancing technology and security threats, our panelists will explore best practices to safeguard your data and your practice.
Members, access past webinars including our last topic: A Discussion on External Obsolescence
Face Value Podcast
Don’t miss out on appraisal news you won’t find anywhere else!
Join hosts Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, each month as they share experiences, insights and stories about the latest trends in the valuation profession.
What I Value Series
The Appraisal Institute, the leading association of real estate appraisers, has a series of short videos profiling real estate appraisers, highlighting their professional commitment to the public trust and the range of high-quality professional expertise and experience that designated appraisers bring to the real estate industry.
Explore inspiring stories from our designated appraisers who exemplify the highest standards of professionalism in real estate appraisal. These videos highlight the critical role appraisers play in protecting the public trust and maintaining the health of the real estate industry.
Appraiser Diversity Initiative
Together with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the National Urban League, AI is helping lead the Appraiser Diversity Initiative to engage talented candidates, educate them about the profession, and outline a path for success.
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What is an Appraiser?
A real estate appraiser provides an unbiased estimate of a property’s value. Learn what appraisers look for when completing appraisals, and other services they provide.
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Become an Appraiser
Ready to become a commercial or residential appraiser? We’ve outlined the four levels of appraisal licensing, including education, exam and experience requirements.
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The Appraisal Journal
Volume 92, Issue 1-2
- An Introduction to Appraising Religious Properties
- Where’s the Real Estate? Redundancies, Servers, Edge Sites, and the Search for Real Property’s Role in the Modern Data Center
- Navigating Ethical Frontiers: Real Estate Appraisal in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
A Guide to Appraising Religious Properties
Our latest book, A Guide to Appraising Religious Properties, Bradley R. Carter, MAI, sheds light on the critical role of appraisers in guiding lenders, property owners, and brokers through the uncertainties of modern religious properties. This brand-new book is your roadmap to understanding and mastering the valuation of religious properties in a rapidly changing landscape.
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