For additional information on educational paths and Appraisal Institute designations, click here . How to Join Section for additional information. Additional fees are charged for educational programs and other requirements throughout the designation process. The fundamental role of an appraiser is to provide a professional opinion, usually an estimate of market value, to be used in making real estate decisions. Typically, appraisers are employed by lenders to estimate the value of real estate involved in a loan transaction.
Appraisers also provide opinions in litigation cases, tax matters and investment decisions.
Our Education Schedules Pages will provide you with all of the information you need. An MAI is a general appraiser, certified to appraise any property from residences to industrial property or even timberland. An SRA is a residential appraiser, certified to appraise dwellings, including single family homes, apartments, condominiums, retirement homes, etc. How to Join Section . The Appraisal Institute advocates equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession and conducts its activities in accordance with federal, state and local laws.