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The Demonstration of Knowledge Requirement

Successfully passing the Demonstration of Knowledge requirement (commonly referred to as "Demo") is a great achievement!

 

General Demonstration of Knowledge Requirement Options and Resources for MAI Designated membership path

Register for the General Demo Seminar
Before starting your general Demonstration of Knowledge requirement, we highly recommend that you take the General Demonstration of Knowledge 7-hour seminar. This seminar is available online or in the classroom.

The Official Guide to the Demonstration of Knowledge Requirement: General (PDF)
This document will help you get acquainted with the Demonstration of Knowledge requirement options and will assist you in selecting the right one for you.


  • Choose from one of seven options below
  • See Demonstration of Knowledge option Guidelines and Resources

Traditional General Demo

Select one subject property and write an appraisal report setting forth the analysis and conclusions, which will lead the reader to concur with the opinion of value.
Submit application

E-Demo

Those who select this option will be paired with an E-Demo Advisor(s) who will review each section of the report and provide feedback via a dedicated online community.
Submit online application
E-Demo Application Requirements and Process Overview

Educational Option – Capstone Program

Attend and pass all components of the educational option.
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Research Project Option

Submit a research project to meet the requirements. 
Submit application
Resources:
Sample Project Outline
Sample Project Topic

Peer Reviewed Publications Option

Receive credit for at least three (3) peer reviewed publications based on original research, in a field related to real property economics.
Submit application

 

Thesis Option

Receive credit for a Master’s or Doctoral thesis, as approved by the Admission committee. 
Submit application

Defense of Reports Option

Interview and defense of five (5) reports. 
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General Demonstration Appraisal Report Contact List
If you have technical questions regarding your demo, please feel free to contact the demo graders on this contact list

AI Communities of Practice
Login and visit the residential Candidate for Designation community for guidance.

General Demonstration Report Grading Sheets
These reports indicate the areas that are graded in a demonstration appraisal report.

Agricultural Demo Supplement
This supplement addresses areas that are unique to agricultural properties that are not covered in The Official Guide to the Demonstration of Knowledge requirement.

 

Residential Demonstration of Knowledge Requirement Options and Resources for SRA Designated membership path

  • Choose from one of six options below
  • See Demonstration of Knowledge Guidelines and Resources

Traditional Residential Demo

Submit a complete appraisal in the self-contained format with all three approaches to value applied to one subject property. The property must suffer from obsolescence as well as physical incurable deterioration. 
Traditional Residential Demo Guide
Submit application

Modular Demonstration Appraisal Report

The Modular Report includes three separate reports and they may be on three different properties. The reports will be the Sales Comparison Module, Income Module, and the Cost Approach Module.
Submit application

45-Hour Residential Demonstration Appraisal Report Option Course Package

PLEASE NOTE: To fulfill the demonstration of knowledge requirement, the following two courses must be taken in the package format (consecutive days at the same location): REGISTER NOW!
Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies/Part 1 
Advanced Residential Report Writing/Part 2

Publications Option

Receive credit for at least two (2) peer reviewed publications based on original research, in a field related to real property economics. Please contact demo@appraisalinstitute.org for more information.

Thesis Option

Receive credit for a Master’s or Doctoral thesis, as approved by the Admission committee. Please contact demo@appraisalinstitute.org for more information.

Defense of Reports Option

Interview and defense of five (5) reports. Please contact demo@appraisalinstitute.org for more information.

Residential Demonstration Appraisal Report Writing Online Seminar
Find out how different components of the demo report are weighted by viewing these grading sheets.

AI Communities of Practice
Login and visit the residential Candidate for Designation community for guidance.

Residential Demonstration Report Grading Sheets
Find out how different components of the demo report are weighted by viewing these grading sheets.



Need help?

If you have any questions about the demo, contact us at demo@appraisalinstitute.org or (312) 335-4111 and either an AI staffer or Designated member will get back to you shortly.

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