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The Appraisal Institute (AI) is the leading professional association of real estate appraisers. Our Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice comprises requirements for ethical and competent practice, and advance equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession.
The Appraisal Institute’s work includes an array of professional education and advocacy programs, and stewardship of the highest-level professional credentials in residential, commercial and review of real estate appraisal. If you’re engaged in real property valuation, we are your professional home.
Become part of our global community of valuation professionals! We are a diverse association of members committed to the highest standards and ethics in the valuation profession.
Learn how AI can supercharge your career!
- Unlock more earning potential and business opportunities while demonstrating the highest standards of excellence. AI’s designations (MAI, SRA, AI-GRS or AI-RRS) demonstrate distinction in the marketplace. Membership as a Practicing Affiliate or Candidate is a first step towards achievement of one or more of AI’s prestigious designations!
- Grow your business through AI’s vibrant community of local chapters. Our chapters connect you with peers and industry leaders and expand your knowledge through locally focused education and events.
- Broaden your valuation knowledge for less! AI members save up to 30% on AI classroom, on demand, and live online education. Developed by leading experts from both the marketplace and academia, AI’s education is known for its unsurpassed quality.
- Enhance your daily work with exclusive-to-members access to AI’s esteemed Y.T. and Louise Lee Lum Library, a collection of articles, bibliographies, books, photos and academic papers dating to the 1930s. Find answers to your questions and the data and information you need to bolster your daily work!
- Demonstrate to your clients your commitment to the highest ethical standards in the profession via AI membership. Expand your competency in the profession by taking advantage of AI’s Professional Practices Library and ethics & counseling service providing you with answers to your most pressing standards and ethics questions.
- Garnering thousands of hits each week, AI’s online Find an Appraiser directory boosts your exposure to potential clients as one referral can fund a year’s worth (and more) of AI annual dues.
- Do you have an opinion about AMC fee disclosures? Or the modernization of state appraisal licensing systems? AI advocates for the interests of its members and the broader profession by forming strong coalitions and focusing on numerous issues critical to residential, commercial, and review appraisers.
- Expand your knowledge, expertise and salary in specialties like green consultation, litigation and international valuation by earning a listing on a Professional Development Program Registry with the completion of our Professional Development Programs.
- Taking education for state licensure or a designation can be expensive, so let us help with the costs in the form of scholarships and emergency assistance.
- Leverage exclusive member discounts on professional tools, appraisal software, and more while taking advantage of resources like market data sources and our AI Reports® pre-designed appraisal report forms.