The Appraisal Institute is a global professional association of real estate appraisers, with nearly 16,000 professionals in almost 50 countries throughout the world. Its mission is to advance professionalism and ethics, global standards, methodologies, and practices through the professional development of property economics worldwide.Organized in 1932, the Appraisal Institute advocates equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession and conducts its activities in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Individuals of the Appraisal Institute benefit from an array of professional education and advocacy programs, and may hold the prestigious MAI, SRPA, SRA, AI-GRS, and AI-RRS designations.
Founded in 1948, the South Florida Chapter serves over 400 designated members, candidates, practicing affiliates and affiliates. Our chapter consists of real estate appraisers and professionals in allied fields in south Florida.
What We Offer
The Appraisal Institute is the acknowledged worldwide leader in residential and commercial real estate appraisal education: Florida licensing requirements. Its extensive curriculum of courses and specialty seminars provides a well-rounded education in valuation methodology for both the novice and seasoned practitioner. As the world’s largest publisher of real estate appraisal literature, the Appraisal Institute offers a wide range of books and other materials on subjects ranging from basic valuation theory and techniques to advanced applications. It also publishes two quarterly periodicals, The Appraisal Journal and Valuation magazine.
Designated members, candidates for designation, practicing affiliates and affiliates, have access to a variety of benefits, including insurance programs, data resources and tools, and related business materials. The Appraisal Institute also houses the Lum Library, which provides support for the research needs of appraisers. The Appraisal Institute is active in advocacy efforts on behalf of appraisers. Primarily through its External Affairs office in Washington, D.C., the organization communicates regularly with legislators and regulators to encourage the adoption of appraisal policies that best serve the public interest.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to empower valuation professionals through community, credentialing, education, body of knowledge and ethical standards.
Diversity Statement: The Appraisal Institute empowers individuals and nurtures an environment that inspires and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion.
