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The Appraisal Institute is a global membership association of professional real estate appraisers, with 22,000 members and 92 chapters throughout the world. Organized in 1932, its mission is to support and advance its members as the choice for real estate solutions and uphold professional credentials, standards of professional practice and ethics consistent with the public good. Members of the Appraisal Institute benefit from an array of professional education and advocacy programs, and may hold the prestigious MAI, SRPA, SRA, SREA and RM designations.

The Appraisal Institute is the acknowledged worldwide leader in residential and commercial real estate appraisal education, research, publishing and professional membership designation programs. Its extensive curriculum of courses and specialty seminars provides a well-rounded education in valuation methodology for both the novice and seasoned practitioner.

Membership is open to real estate appraisal practitioners as well as to individuals from allied fields who are not performing USPAP-related work, but wish to be allied with the Appraisal Institute such as bankers, attorneys, and government agency representatives.

Appraisal Institute members are identified by their experience and knowledge of real estate valuation, and adhere to a strictly enforced Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

Every Member of the Appraisal Institute agrees to conduct his or her professional activities in accordance with the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute. In addition, the Appraisal Institute has developed a sophisticated peer review system through which it enforces its Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

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