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.
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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…]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.
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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…]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…]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.
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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…]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.
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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.
[Read more…]We’ll work to get through this challenging time together! I remain extremely impressed by the manner in which AI professionals across the country are adapting and exceeding the basic requirements of their clients. The Appraisal Institute is committed to providing you with the most current information about the coronavirus. Learn more below about that and other news from the past month.
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