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News and Resources
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AI Announces Key Elements of Q2 Board Meetings
May 10, 2024Reorganization continues to advance but more challenges identified
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Appraising the False Narrative of “Appraisal Bias”
Apr 30, 2024Sweeping, sensationalized claims of “bias” about our profession ignore appraiser’s core skills, ethical standards, and professional disciplines. The valuer is the only party to a real estate transaction without a financial interest in its outcome…
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President's Message, April 2024
Apr 16, 2024Friends and colleagues, it is such an honor to represent the Appraisal Institute as your 2024 President. The most gratifying part is hearing how enthusiastic members are about the changes at the Appraisal Institute.
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Appraisal Institute Update for the First Quarter of 2024
Apr 9, 2024The Appraisal Institute releases an update for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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Two Candidates Seek to Become 2025 AI Vice President
The following individuals (listed alphabetically) have announced their candidacies:
- Craig Steinley, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
- Michael V. Tankersley, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
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Appraiser Diversity Initiative
Together with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the National Urban League, AI is helping lead the Appraiser Diversity Initiative to engage talented candidates, educate them about the profession, and outline a path for success.
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What is an Appraiser?
A real estate appraiser provides an unbiased estimate of a property’s value. Learn what appraisers look for when completing appraisals, and other services they provide.
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Ready to become a commercial or residential appraiser? We’ve outlined the four levels of appraisal licensing, including education, exam and experience requirements.
Learn How to Become an AppraiserFind Your Local Chapter
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The Appraisal Journal
Volume 91, Number 2-3
- The Evolution of Land Trust Responsibilities in Reviewing Conservation Easement Appraisals
- The Price is Right? The Impact of a Scenic View on the Pricing of Residential Property
- Market Analysis for Apartment Properties
The Appraisal of Senior Housing, Nursing Home, and Hospital Properties
This comprehensive text explores senior housing, nursing home, and hospital properties from physical and economic perspectives, providing appraisers with an up-to-date set of tools for determining the productivity, marketability, feasibility, and value of these facilities. Grab your copy today!
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