Appraisal Institute
Appraisal Institute and Freddie Mac to Teach Valuation of Manufactured Homes
The Appraisal Institute and Freddie Mac today announced a partnership targeted to help real estate appraisers when valuing manufactured housing, meeting an important need for homebuyers, lenders,
New Appraisal Institute Book Addresses Corridor Valuation
Appraising energy and transportation corridors presents special challenges for real property valuation professionals, according to a new book published by the Appraisal
Appraisal Institute Premieres Leasehold Valuation Seminar
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, premiered a seven-hour classroom seminar on leasehold valuation issues today
Appraisal Institute to Enhance Focus on Residential Appraisers in 2019: Valuation Magazine
As residential appraisers face new concerns, the Appraisal Institute continues spending significant time and resources on the issues and challenges impacting valuation professionals, according to an article in Valuation magazine’s fourth quarter 2018 issue
Stephen Wagner to Become President of Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1
Stephen S. Wagner, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, of West Lafayette, Indiana, will begin his one-year term as president of the Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1. The Appraisal Institute is the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers with more than 18,000 professionals in nearly 50 countries.
Current Use is Key Factor for Retail Valuation in the Age of Amazon:...
Financial statements should be used when appraising retail properties to determine the “durability of the current use” as Amazon and e-commerce threaten brick and mortar retail sales, according to a study published this week in The Appraisal Journal.
Appraisal Institute Joins 17 Groups Opposing Credit Union Administration’s Proposed Action
The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers joined 17 other organizations Monday in saying it “strongly opposed” the National Credit Union Administration’s plan to reduce the number of non-residential real estate loans requiring appraisals.
Appraisal Institute Seeks Speakers for 2019 Annual Conference
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, is accepting proposals for presentations at its 2019 Annual Conference, July 22-24, at the Hyatt Regency Denver. The deadline is 5 p.m. CST Dec. 3.
New Appraisal Institute Book Examines Condemned Properties
Appraisers who value properties subject to eminent domain are likely to find themselves in court, explaining and defending their analysis and opinions, according to a new book published by the Appraisal Institute.
Appraisal Institute Opposes Bills Raising Thresholds for SBA Loans
Citing significant risks to taxpayers, the Appraisal Institute on Monday urged the U.S. House of Representatives to turn back legislation that would virtually eliminate appraisal requirements for the Small Business Administration’s two largest loan programs. Votes on two related bills are expected today in the full House
Appraisal Institute Unveils Property Use Classification System
The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers today unveiled an information system that classifies and describes property uses and assists real estate analysts and others with their property use data storage and analysis.
Jim Amorin Named Appraisal Institute CEO
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today announced it has hired Jim Amorin, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, of Austin, Texas, as its chief executive officer after a nearly year-long search.
Appraisal Institute Honors 13 National Award Winners
Craig M. Harrington, SRA, AI-RRS, of Prior Lake, Minnesota; and Leslie P. Sellers, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, of Clinton, Tennessee, were honored Tuesday with the Appraisal Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Timothy P. Runde, MAI, of San Francisco, was named the recipient of the Outstanding Service Award during the Appraisal Institute Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee
Appraisal Institute Opens Valuation Profession’s Premier Event
More than 550 real estate professionals from around the world today attended the opening session of the valuation profession’s most important annual event, hosted by the Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers.
Appraisal Institute Opposes Effort to Reduce Risk Management for SBA Loans
The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers today announced its opposition to proposed federal legislation that would reduce the requirements for appraisals in major Small Business Administration loan programs.
Appraisers Play Distinct Roles in Arbitration: The Appraisal Journal
Alternative dispute resolution – including negotiation, mediation and arbitration – is a growing area in need of skilled real estate valuation professionals, according to a study published this week in The Appraisal Journal.
Appraisers Face Unique Challenges in Hawaii: Valuation Magazine
Hawaii’s climate and landscape are keeping the state’s property values high and are contributing to its developmental and economic growth, according to an article in Valuation magazine’s second quarter 2018 issue.
Appraisal Institute Releases Guide to Residential ‘Green’ Addendum
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today released a guide to complete and use the organization’s “Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum.”
New Appraisal Institute Book Examines Changes in Real Estate Market
When market volatility creates problems, real estate appraisers must develop a deeper understanding of the valuation process and a greater ability to handle a wide variety of assignments, according to a new book published by the Appraisal Institute.
Co-working Spaces Changing Office Real Estate: Valuation Magazine
Co-working spaces are significantly impacting the U.S. office real estate market, but it’s unclear if the explosive growth they’ve experienced since the Great Recession signals a market disruption or a passing trend, according to an article in Valuation magazine’s first quarter 2018 issue.
