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Unusual Challenges Faced During an Appraisal Assignment

July 3, 2018 by Appraisal Institute Staff

Appraisal Institute professionals have the knowledge, experience and expertise to complete even the most challenging of valuation assignments.                      still perfect

In the Appraisal Institute’s latest video, two Designated Members describe the most interesting challenges they’ve faced as an appraiser.

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Not ‘Just’ a Residential Appraiser

March 1, 2018 by Appraisal Institute Staff

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By Rachel Massey, SRA, AI-RRS

I am not “just” a residential appraiser!

There’s no doubt that obtaining a certified general appraisal license opens doors to varied and interesting work. If it’s in one’s capacity to obtain this level, it’s a great idea.

But the idea of being “just” a residential appraiser must stop. Competent, highly qualified residential appraisers who study the market, know how to analyze and solve problems – and who can communicate effectively and succinctly – are very valuable to their clients.

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4 Reasons to Hire an Appraiser Trainee

December 14, 2017 by Appraisal Institute Staff

Appraisers who take on trainees can experience numerous benefits, including enhancing earning opportunities, saving time, learning new skills and planning for the future.

Enhance Earning Potential

Although it costs money to hire a trainee, doing so could allow appraisers to spend more time meeting with prospective clients and marketing the business. In other words, if a trainee can be in the office taking care of certain tasks, the appraiser should have more time to network and focus on bringing in new business. And when appraisers land new clients, they have a trainee to help them do the work.

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VIDEO: AI Helps Appraisers Explore Valuation’s Possibilities

October 25, 2016 by Appraisal Institute Staff

The Appraisal Institute has been the thought leader of the valuation profession for more than eight decades, offering appraisers the tools they need for business success. With a proud history and a vital presence in today’s market, AI helps appraisers explore the new opportunities and possibilities of the evolving valuation profession.

For nearly 20,000 professionals in 60 countries, AI is a world-wide influence, providing: [Read more…]

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VIDEO: How Appraisal Institute Designations Can Help Advance Careers

September 27, 2016 by Appraisal Institute Staff

Video StillIn the latest video from the Appraisal Institute, three Designated Members discuss how receiving their designations helps them stand out as being among the best in their profession by giving them credibility with new clients, opening new career opportunities and gaining market share while building their business.

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Video: Appraisal Institute Brings Together the Pieces for Business Success

September 21, 2016 by Appraisal Institute Staff

For more than 80 years, the Appraisal Institute has been providing the tools and standards valuation professionals can use to be successful in their businesses. As the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, AI is the valuation profession’s thought leader and proudly advocates for appraisers throughout the country and around the world. Today nearly 20,000 professionals in almost 60 countries are able to turn to AI for business-building tools and high ethical standards.

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5 Reasons to Become an Appraiser

June 2, 2016 by Appraisal Institute Staff

With about 3 percent of licensed U.S. appraisers leaving the profession each year – a cumulative 22 percent decline since 2007 – now might be an ideal time to consider a career in real estate valuation.
team_mentorThe Appraisal Institute is highly active in recruiting the next generation of appraisers. Some of the key benefits of being an appraiser include: [Read more…]

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