Fact Sheets

Issues

• Don’t Blame Appraisers for “Low” Appraisals
• Frequently Asked Questions - Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Bill (HR 4173)
• HVCC Myths & Realities
• Appraising in a Declining Market
• Home Improvement Tips
• Home Winterization Tips

About Appraising

• What Consumers Need to Know About Real Estate Appraisals
• FAQs About Appraisals and Real Estate Appraisers
• Myths and Realities About Real Estate Appraisals and Appraisers
• U.S. Appraiser Demographics

The Appraisal Institute

• Appraisal Institute Fact Sheet
• Officers’ Biographies, Photos
• MAI Designation Fact Sheet
• SRA Designation Fact Sheet

Brochures

• Understanding the Appraisal
• Estimating Home Value
• Professionals Providing Real Estate Solutions
• Relocation & Destination Appraisals
• Remodeling & Rehabbing
• Commonly Asked Questions About Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisals
• About the Appraisal Institute

The Appraisal Institute is your source for news and issues regarding the real estate valuation profession. For more information, contact Director of Communications Ken Chitester at 312-335-4290 or kchitester@appraisalinstitute.org.

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