With the critical issue of racial justice being examined throughout the country, the Appraisal Institute is striving to expand opportunities for aspiring minority appraisers, combat unconscious bias in valuation and find solutions to promote the flow of credit in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
[Read more…]17 Professionals Honored with Appraisal Institute Awards
The Appraisal Institute typically celebrates some of the valuation profession’s best and brightest with awards at each year’s AI Annual Conference. Since the 2020 event was postponed due to the pandemic, we virtually celebrated with awards from the Appraisal Institute, the Appraisal Institute Education and Relief Foundation and The Appraisal Journal. Learn more about that, and other timely updates, from the past month.
[Read more…]AI’s Newest Book Discusses Core Real Estate Markets and Valuation Standards
If you are looking for new content on market analysis, highest and best use, identifying property rights and allocating value, the Appraisal Institute has just the book for you. AI’s newest book, “The Appraisal of Real Estate,” 15th edition, discusses those topics, plus more.
[Read more…]AI Seeks to Partner with TAF on Alleged Bias in Valuation
As the pandemic continues to create uncertain times for appraisers across the country, I remain very proud of the Appraisal Institute’s professionals. With these unprecedent times, and increased attention on alleged valuation bias, AI is doing everything that we can to advocate on appraisers’ behalf. Learn more about that, and other timely updates, from the past month.
[Read more…]Resources for Appraisers on Hybrid/Bifurcated Appraisals
The coronavirus pandemic certainly has created a new situation for appraisers, particularly in the residential market. Since many appraisers aren’t conducting in-home inspections during state-ordered stay-at-home restrictions, it stands to reason that they’ll take advantage of the benefits that technology provides. While alternative appraisal services like bifurcated, hybrid and desktop evaluations aren’t new, they are becoming more common.
[Read more…]4 Tips for Appraisers to Keep Their Businesses Safe During the Pandemic
Appraisers are faced with many professional uncertainties due to this unusual health and economic situation. That’s the topic of the On Point column in Valuation magazine’s latest issue.
[Read more…]AI Urges Passage of Appraisal Portal Legislation
I’m pleased to report that AI once again took a position in advocating for the valuation profession in our nation’s Congress. Learn more about that, and other timely updates, from the past month.
[Read more…]Four Appraisal Institute Resources for Rural Appraisers
Rural property appraisals can be challenging for valuation professionals, and require a lot of data and expertise to ensure that appraisers can generate credible, reliable opinions of value. While having the passion for this area of valuation is one key to success, another is having the proper knowledge and resources.
[Read more…]Golf Course HOAs Should Carefully Consider Financial Security Options: The Appraisal Journal
Homeowners associations should carefully consider all available methods for maintaining value in golf course communities, according to an article from the Spring 2020 issue of The Appraisal Journal.
[Read more…]AI Body of Knowledge Provides Cutting-edge Information to Appraisers, Others
The Appraisal Institute takes pride in its extensive body of knowledge. AI is the leading publisher of valuation literature; including topical webinars, periodicals, educational materials and more than 70 print and digital books. The variety of information that the Appraisal Institute provides reflects the depth and breadth of valuation practice and the organization’s commitment to lifelong learning and professionalism.
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