How Appraisal Institute Designations Can Help Valuation Careers

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Receiving designations from the Appraisal Institute can go hand-in-hand with helping build a successful valuation career, say three AI Designated Members.

Appearing in a video are Appraisal Institute Designated Members Michelle A. Alexander, MAI; Robert P. Caringella, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS; and Frank J. Lucco, SRA, discussing the many ways their careers have been improved by receiving their AI designations. Among the benefits are:

  • A first-rate valuation education;
  • Networking opportunities with top-raking professionals;
  • Ability to stand out from non-designated professionals; and
  • An indication of level commitment and professionalism.

Watch the video to learn more about these, and other benefits:

Take your valuation career to the next level by becoming a Designed Member of the Appraisal Institute. Learn how on the Appraisal Institute website.

AI Publishes Book on Green CRE Valuation

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The Appraisal Institute has further expanded its thought leadership in the growing area of commercial green valuation with a new book. Here’s more on that news and other important developments at AI during the past month.

AI Publishes Book on Green CRE Valuation

The Appraisal Institute on August 9 published “The Valuation of Green Commercial Real Estate” by Tim Runde, MAI, LEED AP, and Stacey Thoyre, WELL AP, that helps valuation professionals identify and understand “green” property characteristics and to recognize their effects on market demand and value.

The book also explains how valuation professionals may incorporate the effect of green building into current appraisal methodology.

Order your copy.

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AI Bestows First AI-RRS Designation to non-Designated Member

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AI Bestows First AI-RRS Designation to non-Designated Member

The Appraisal Institute for the first time has bestowed a residential review designation to a non-Designated Member. Kathy Kocour of Olathe, Kansas, received her AI-RRS designation in June.

Kocour is a review appraiser for UMB Bank in Kansas City, Missouri, where she manages private wealth appraisals. She also is a certified general appraiser, and has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Kocour is a candidate for the Appraisal Institute’s SRA designation.

Learn more about Kathy Kocour, AI-RRS.

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VIDEO: Advice to Potential Appraisal Institute Designees

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UntitledThree Appraisal Institute Designated Members share their advice for valuation professionals who are considering pursuing an AI designation.

Michelle A. Alexander, MAI; Kenneth M. Konrath, MAI;  and Don R. “Randy” Scheidt, MAI, SRPA, SRA, share the benefits they’ve received and encourage others to dedicate the time and effort to obtaining the prestigious AI designations. [Read more…]

VIDEO: 2017 Media Coverage of Appraisal Institute and Professionals Seen by More Than 1 Billion

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More than 1 billion.

That’s the potential viewing audience for first half 2017 media coverage featuring the Appraisal Institute and its professions, notes a video of AI’s latest media highlights.

AI and its professionals were featured in 1,337 stories appearing in 544 unique media outlets that includes print, television and online. The potential audience was more than 1 billion with a publicity value of nearly $3.5 million.

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VIDEO: How Volunteering for the Appraisal Institute Helps Appraisers

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Volunteering for the Appraisal Institute gives appraisers the opportunity to advance their careers, give back to the valuation profession and contribute to their communities.

The organization released a video in which David W. Binz, SRA; Rob P. Caringella, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS; Allen W. Gardiner, SRA; and Jean W. Moss, MAI, share the reasons why they find volunteering with the Appraisal Institute to be rewarding, including:

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