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Video: Appraisal Institute Providing Solutions for Today and Tomorrow

February 6, 2015 by Appraisal Institute Staff

The Appraisal Institute has worked for more than 80 years to support its professionals worldwide. The Institute now proudly serves nearly 21,000 professionals in almost 60 countries who hold an allegiance to the highest standards of practice and adhere to a strict code of ethics and conduct.

Video_Still In addition to serving its professionals, AI is the world’s largest publisher of appraisal literature and the global leader in appraisal education. [Read more…] about Video: Appraisal Institute Providing Solutions for Today and Tomorrow

Appraisal Institute Discusses 2015 Priorities in Latest YouTube Video

January 22, 2015 by Appraisal Institute Staff

President M. Lance Coyle, MAI, SRA, discusses the Appraisal Institute’s goals and priorities for 2015 to grow the organization’s role as a leader in the valuation profession. Among the goals outlined in the video are:

Promoting Appraisal Institute professionals, education and body of knowledge around the world;
Supporting the efforts of the International Center for Valuation Certification;
Expanding the use of the Appraisal Institute’s Standards of Valuation Practice;
Increasing the numbers of professionals who receive Appraisal Institute designations; and
Adding more appraisers to the Appraisal Institute’s commercial and residential green registries.

Appraisal Institute: Propelling the Profession Forward

January 2, 2015 by Appraisal Institute Staff

Many Americans are familiar with the term “real estate appraisal,” and what that has meant in their personal experiences. However, most may be surprised to learn about the deep and various expertise held by Appraisal Institute Designated members.

Why Join the Appraisal Institute?

December 30, 2013 by Appraisal Institute Staff

In the Appraisal Institute’s latest video, the organization invited Jim Murrett, MAI, SRA, to talk about the value of earning his Appraisal Institute designations and how his career has benefited as a result.

AI: Why did you become a Designated member of the Appraisal Institute?

JM: I decided to pursue my MAI and SRA designations so that I could operate at the top level of the valuation profession. At that time, I needed to differentiate myself from my peers. I’m also a strong supporter of the Appraisal Institute’s stringent requirements for its Designated members. It really is about increasing the professionalism of appraisers.

AI: How have you benefited from being a Designated member of the Appraisal Institute?

JM: My career began in the appraisal department of a financial institution. I knew that to be promoted to a senior position with that bank, or any other, I needed to earn the MAI designation. I did, and ultimately was named chief appraiser for a national financial institution.

Recently, I joined a full service national fee appraisal company as their director of appraisal standards. Part of the job requirements was that the individual have an MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute. Having the designation indicates to our company’s clients that my education and experience have exceeded the requirements for state certification.

Having the MAI and SRA designations have given me the experience and opportunity to become a trusted and reliable source for others in the valuation profession. [Read more…] about Why Join the Appraisal Institute?

Appraisal Institute Discusses Capstone Program

October 30, 2012 by Appraisal Institute Staff

Jim Amorin, MAI, SRA, talks about the Appraisal Institute’s Capstone program. Watch the latest YouTube video:

Jim Amorin, MAI, SRA, talks about the Appraisal Institute’s Capstone program.