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Appraisal Institute Media Coverage Seen by Nearly 1 Billion

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StillAs the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, the Appraisal Institute works to represent the valuation profession in media coverage across the country. From January-June 2019, the Appraisal Institute and its professionals were included in more than 1,200 stories in 430 unique media outlets, with a potential audience of nearly 1 billion and a publicity value of more than $1.2 million. [Read more…] about Appraisal Institute Media Coverage Seen by Nearly 1 Billion

Live from the Appraisal Institute 2019 Annual Conference – Day 4

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Thank You for Attending the 2019 AI Annual Conference!

The Appraisal Institute thanks you for being part of the real estate valuation profession’s biggest event of the year. Hopefully you enjoyed the numerous opportunities to meet new business contacts, reconnect with old friends, learn from leaders in the valuation profession and take in some of what Denver has to offer. Thank you for making this event a success year after year! [Read more…] about Live from the Appraisal Institute 2019 Annual Conference – Day 4

Allison Massari to Deliver Keynote Address at Appraisal Institute Annual Conference

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Keynote StillEntrepreneur, artist and accident survivor Allison Massari will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2019 Appraisal Institute Annual Conference, July 22-24, in Denver. Massari, named on the “Best Keynote Speakers List” by Meetings & Conventions magazine, has survived two life-threatening car crashes, severe burns and traumatic head injury. [Read more…] about Allison Massari to Deliver Keynote Address at Appraisal Institute Annual Conference

Register Today for the Appraisal Institute 2019 Annual Conference!

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Registration stillRegistration is now open for the valuation profession’s biggest event of the year! The Appraisal Institute’s latest video features 2019 President Stephen Wagner, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, inviting valuation professionals to participate in this year’s event, to be held July 22-24, in Denver. Register today to get the best available rate for the Appraisal Institute 2019 Annual Conference. [Read more…] about Register Today for the Appraisal Institute 2019 Annual Conference!

Learn How to Value Manufactured Homes

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Couple in houseInterested in learning about the valuation of manufactured homes? You’re in luck.

The Appraisal Institute and Freddie Mac are partnering to help real estate appraisers value manufactured housing. This partnership meets an important need in the real estate industry for homebuyers, lenders, appraisers and homebuilders. [Read more…] about Learn How to Value Manufactured Homes

Current Use is Key Factor for Retail Valuation in the Age of Amazon: The Appraisal Journal

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TAJ_Fall18_Cover11Appraisers should use financial statements when appraising retail properties to determine the “durability of the current use” as e-commerce giants such as Amazon continue to threaten brick and mortar retail sales, according to an article from the Fall 2018 issue of The Appraisal Journal.
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Appraisal Institute Media Coverage Seen by Nearly 2 Billion

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UntitledThe Appraisal Institute continues to represent the valuation profession in media coverage across the country, reaching an audience of nearly 2 billion in the last six months of 2018. The Appraisal Institute and its Designated Members were included in nearly 2,000 news stories in almost 550 news outlets between July and December 2018, garnering a publicity value of more than $1.1 million. [Read more…] about Appraisal Institute Media Coverage Seen by Nearly 2 Billion