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Choose an Appraiser with the MAI, SRA or SRPA Designation


In today’s turbulent real estate market, you want a professional with the knowledge and experience to make sound real estate decisions. When you see the MAI, SRA or SRPA designation, you can rest assured you are making the right choice.

All Appraisal Institute members holding the MAI, SRA or SRPA designation are required to:

  • Complete rigorous education requirements, submit extensive specialized appraisal experience, demonstrate appraisal report writing abilities and potentially pass a comprehensive examination. All requirements to obtain the MAI, SRA or SRPA designations are significantly above the state and federal requirements.
  • Conduct his or her professional activities in accordance with the Appraisal Institute’s Code of Professional Ethics and are subject to a peer review process, which enforces the Code of Professional Ethics.
  • Adhere to strict continuing education requirements to ensure they are up-to-date with the evolving real estate field.

In addition, the Appraisal Institute’s MAI, SRA and SRPA designations have long been recognized by courts of law, government agencies, financial institutions and investors as marks of excellence in the field of real estate valuation and analysis.


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