I’m very pleased to inform you that the Appraisal Institute will host its 2021 Annual Conference in person this year, and we have selected an excellent keynote speaker for our event! Here’s more about that, and other news, from the past month.
[Read more…]The Appraisal Institute remains dedicated to its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In that spirit, AI is working with legislators to help bring more diversity in the appraisal profession. Learn more about that, and other timely updates, from the past month.
[Read more…]It is important that we continue to move our membership and the profession forward. One of our biggest initiatives this year is to continue to collaborate with other organizations to build relationships that will strengthen the profession. Learn more about that, and other timely updates, from the past month.
[Read more…]Dear Appraisal Institute Colleague:
It is with a heavy heart that I report AI’s 2016 President Scott Robinson passed away on Jan. 22. As we grieve the loss of Scott, we will continue his legacy and dedication to the valuation profession. Here’s more about that and other news from the past month.
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As the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, the Appraisal Institute remains devoted to advocating on your behalf. AI is joining other organizations in sending a letter to the incoming Biden administration concerning commercial real estate issues. Learn more about that, and other timely updates, from the past month.
[Read more…]As the end of the year and holiday season approaches, I would like to acknowledge that the Appraisal Institute has made an abundance of progress this year. I am very optimistic about AI’s future. I want to outline some of our major achievements of which I am proudest.
[Read more…]As unprecedent times continue with the pandemic and racial justice matters, the Appraisal Institute strives to help combat unconscious bias in the valuation profession. Learn more about that, and other timely updates, from the past month.
[Read more…]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.
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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.
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