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AI’s Newest Book Discusses Core Real Estate Markets and Valuation Standards

September 17, 2020 by Appraisal Institute Staff

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.

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Filed Under: Appraisal Institute Body of Knowledge, Highest and best use, market analysis, valuation careers

6 Reasons to Consider an Appraisal Career

May 14, 2020 by Appraisal Institute Staff

New faces are needed as the real estate valuation profession experiences a decline in appraisers.  As of Dec. 31, 2018, the number of active real estate appraisers in the U.S. stood at 78,015, a decrease of 5% from 2017.

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Appraisal Institute Designated Members Discuss Mentoring Trainees

May 9, 2020 by Appraisal Institute Staff

The Appraisal Institute is devoted to helping appraisers reach their highest potential and making sure they have all the knowledge needed to work in the valuation profession, according to the latest video from the organization. In the video, Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Michael V. Tankersley, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS, share their experiences working with trainees.

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Filed Under: Appraisal Institute volunteer opportunities, valuation careers

Pursuing an Appraisal Institute Designation

November 19, 2019 by Appraisal Institute Staff

Four Appraisal Institute Designated Members shares why they think others should consider pursuing a designation in AI’s latest video.

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Filed Under: Appraisal Institute Designations, valuation careers

Reasons to Pursue a Valuation Career

July 19, 2019 by Appraisal Institute Staff

Barb TW BlogTwo Appraisal Institute Designated Members share why they think someone should consider being an appraiser in AI’s latest video.

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4 Key Differences Between Assessed Value and Market Value

December 11, 2018 by Appraisal Institute Staff

Arrow Growth BlogHomebuyers and sellers may be familiar with the concept of assessed value and market value of properties. But while these values may seem similar, they differ in important ways. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Appraisers, consumer appraisal information, valuation careers

Appraisers Can Enhance Business Prospects in Arbitration Field

July 24, 2018 by Appraisal Institute Staff

TAJ_Spr18_Cover1Opportunities exist in the field of alternative dispute resolution for skilled valuation professionals. Negotiation, mediation and arbitration provide potential opportunities for appraisers to utilize their skills to offer valuable input throughout the process, according to a study published in the Spring 2018 issue of The Appraisal Journal. [Read more…]

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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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Appraisal Institute Professionals Share Their Most Unusual Valuation Assignments

March 16, 2018 by Appraisal Institute Staff

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

In the Appraisal Institute’s latest video, three Designated Members describe unusual assignments they’ve encountered in their work. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Appraisers, market analysis, rural property, valuation careers

Career Opportunity: Rural Markets

November 3, 2017 by Appraisal Institute Staff

guest-blogger-banner-1By Michael V. Tankersley, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

My appraisal practice started in a small town in southern middle Tennessee. Like many people from small towns in rural America, I dreamed of doing big things. From an appraisal perspective, that meant complex assignments that were interesting and challenging. So I appraised local properties and looked forward to the day I could expand my practice into the Nashville metropolitan area.

A few years went by, and I pursued the SRA and the MAI designations because I saw that I needed stronger skills to compete in the Nashville metro market. As my career progressed, I realized that I had been missing a big opportunity. The greatest opportunity for growth was not in the highly competitive metropolitan areas, but in the rural markets where I was already located.

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