The Appraisal Institute

The Appraisal Institute is an international association for professional real estate appraisers. Founded in 1991 from the merger of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, the association has more than 24,000 members and 91 chapters throughout North America and the world.

The institute’s designations are SRA (from the former Society of Real Estate Appraisers) for residential real estate appraisers, and MAI (from the former American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers) for commercial and industrial real estate appraisers.

The Appraisal Institute provides residential and commercial real estate appraisal education, research, publishing, and professional membership designation programs. Its curriculum of classroom and online courses, in addition to specialty seminars, provide a solid education in valuation methodology for both novice and seasoned practitioners. Its mission is to support and advance its members as the choice for real estate solutions and uphold professional credentials, standards of professional practice, and ethics consistent with the good of the general public.

Present Value is a proud affiliate of the Appraisal Institute.

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