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Educating real estate appraisers for over 60 years, the Appraisal Institute is the
acknowledged leader in residential and commercial appraisal education, research,
publishing, and professional membership designation programs.
For more information about becoming a member of the Appraisal
Institute than appears below, see Appraisal Institute.org , Click
on Membership
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Membership Options:
Affiliate Membership
Affiliate Membership in the Appraisal Institute Provides Outstanding
Opportunities for Students and Individuals in Related Fields
Affiliate Membership is ideal for professionals in allied industries
and college students who do not perform work identified by the
standards of professional practice, yet share in the interests
and concerns of the appraisal profession. Appraisal Institute
Affiliate members benefit by keeping abreast of evolving industry
issues while taking advantage of member benefits and programs
that recognize the importance of their alliance with the industry.
Affiliate members are entitled to many Appraisal Institute member
benefits, including discounts on courses and publications as well
as complimentary copies of the Appraisal Institute’s periodicals,
The Appraisal Journal and Valuation magazine. To see a list of
the many benefits of Affiliate Membership in the Appraisal Institute,
visit the Benefits of Membership Page.
The Affiliate Membership category includes two options for membership:
Standard Affiliate Membership
Through our Affiliate Membership program, the Appraisal Institute
offers individuals in related fields an outstanding opportunity
to get to know appraisal experts and understand the work they
do. Lenders, developers, attorneys, suppliers and professionals
in real estate-related businesses who work closely with appraisers
will benefit through Affiliate Membership.
National dues for Affiliate Members are $190 annually plus applicable
chapter dues.*
Student Affiliate Membership
College students can jump-start their careers by joining the Appraisal
Institute at a significant discount with the Student Affiliate
Membership. Student Affiliates receive many of the same benefits
as other members, including the opportunity to learn and network
with seasoned professionals at national and chapter meetings.
To be eligible, the Student Affiliate Member must be enrolled
in six or more credit hours in a college degree program relative
to real estate appraisal, finance and/or economics at the time
of application. They must provide proof (course schedule, college
confirmation, etc.) of their current enrollment at the time of
application and confirm proof of student status annually.
Student Affiliate Members pay just $50 per year for national
and local chapter dues.*
Students enrolled in an Appraisal Institute-approved Master’s
Degree Program may work toward their MAI designation while pursuing
their advanced degrees. Learn more about the Master's Degree Program,
including participating universities and the application process.
Apply today for Appraisal Institute Affiliate Membership.
If you have questions regarding Appraisal Institute Associate
Membership, please contact the Associate and Affiliate Member
Service Center at affiliate@appraisalinstitute.org, or 312-335-4111.
*Dues are prorated for members joining between January 1 and
October 31. Members joining after October 31 are charged the full
amount for the upcoming year. To see a calculation of prorated
national and local chapter dues, please refer to the Affiliate
Membership Application.
Associate Membership
Associate
Membership in the Appraisal Institute Helps You Stand Out from
the Crowd
The appraisal industry has become increasingly competitive in
recent years. By establishing an Associate Membership in the Appraisal
Institute, you take an important step toward distinguishing yourself
as a well-credentialed and highly qualified professional who is
committed to bringing measurable value and expertise to the appraisal
profession.
Associate Membership is open to appraisers who perform work identified
by the Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and may be
pursuing the Appraisal Institute’s prestigious MAI or SRA
designation. To set themselves apart in the marketplace, all Associate
members have a Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) requirement
for membership. Within each cycle, the Associate member must meet
both components of the SPP requirement:
USPAP - the Associate Member must provide proof of passing the
15-Hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Practice (USPAP)
course/exam within the first year of membership or within the
4 years prior to membership. If the Associate Member has previously
received credit for the 15-Hour USPAP, the 7-Hour USPAP may be
taken instead. To receive credit for USPAP courses taken from
a provider other than the Appraisal Institute, submit Course Completion
Verification forms to the Associate Member Service Center.
Business Practices and Ethics - The Associate Member must take
and pass the Appraisal Institute's Business Practices and Ethics
course (available online and in the classroom).
Associate members enjoy access to educational and reference programs
and materials specifically geared toward moving them ahead in
their profession. Read about the many benefits of Associate Membership
in the Appraisal Institute.
General Associate members may work toward the prestigious MAI
designation. Appraisers who hold the MAI membership designation
are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential
and other types of properties and advise clients on real estate
investment decisions. Learn more about the Appraisal Institute’s
MAI designation.
Students enrolled in an Appraisal Institute-approved Master’s
Degree Program may work toward their MAI designation while pursuing
their advanced degrees. Learn more about the Master's Degree Program,
including participating universities and the application process.
Residential Associate Members may work toward the highly regarded
SRA designation. Appraisers who hold the SRA membership designation
are providers of real estate solutions and experienced in the
analysis and valuation of residential real property. Learn more
about the Appraisal Institute’s SRA designation.
National dues for Associate Members are $295 per year. Dues are
prorated for members joining between January 1 and October 31.
Members joining after October 31 are charged full dues for the
upcoming year. To see a calculation of prorated national and local
chapter dues, please refer to the Associate Membership Application.
Your Associate Membership in the Appraisal Institute demonstrates
to your clients that you have gone above and beyond the level
of education and experience necessary for state certification
— that you are on your way to reaching the pinnacle of the
valuation profession.
Apply today for Appraisal Institute Associate Membership.
If you have questions regarding Appraisal Institute Associate
Membership, please contact the Associate and Affiliate Member
Service Center at prospective@appraisalinstitute.org, or 312-335-4111.
Designated Membership:
The Appraisal Institute’s MAI and SRA designations have
long been recognized by courts of law, government agencies, financial
institutions and investors as marks of excellence in the field
of real estate valuation and analysis. Obtaining the MAI or SRA
designation shows your clients that you have gone above and beyond
the education and experience needed for state certification and
demonstrated professional knowledge, understanding and ability.
As a designated member of the Appraisal Institute, you make a
commitment to advanced education, defined ethical requirements
and higher expectations for the appraisal profession as a whole.
Furthermore, an Appraisal Institute survey reports that designated
appraisers have a 31 percent higher mean income than undesignated
appraisers, indicating that our designations are highly valued
in the marketplace.
The MAI designation is held by appraisers who are experienced
in the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial, residential
and other types of properties, and who advise clients on real
estate investment decisions. View requirements for the MAI designation.
The SRA designation is held by appraisers who are experienced
in the analysis and valuation of residential real property. View
requirements for the SRA designation.
Take the first step and apply for Associate Membership. Our counselors
are available to help you work towards your designation. Questions?
Please contact the Associate and Affiliate Member Service Center
at associate@appraisalinstitute.org or 312-335-4111.
Former Designated Members
Interested in reinstating your Appraisal Institute designation?
View the Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Readmission to Designated
Membership or contact the Designated Member Service Center at
designated@appraisalinstitute.org or 312-335-4401.
If you would like more information on the above, please go to www.appraisalinstitute.org.
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