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    Practicing Affiliate

    Join Appraisal Institute as a Practicing Affiliate

    Are you a valuer of real property? This is the member category for you!

    Join as a Practicing Affiliate today to gain access to a wide array of benefits and enhance your career in the vibrant world of real estate valuation.

    Practicing Affiliates find AI essential to their career through discounts on our education, regular updates on new developments in the profession, our engaging community for networking and business development, resources which provide tangible value in your daily work, and an environment which supports your professional goals.

    Why join as a Practicing Affiliate?

    • Our Chapters. Grow your business by getting involved with your local chapter and expand your knowledge through locally focused education and events.
    • Lum Library. Enhance your daily work with exclusive-to-members 24/7 online access to a vast database of information—including articles, bibliographies, books, market research and data.
    • Ethics & Professional Standards. Demonstrate to clients your commitment to the highest ethical standards in the profession via membership in AI and take advantage of AI’s professional practice counseling service—a unique exclusive resource for AI members.
    • Exclusive Education and Publications Discounts. Spend less on the best resources to increase your knowledge. AI members save up to 30% on a comprehensive catalog of appraisal education offered in-person, on demand and live-online. Save at least 20% on a diverse portfolio of valuation books.
    • Professional Tools and Reports. Leverage exclusive member discounts on professional tools, appraisal software, and more while taking advantage of resources like market data sources and our AI Reports® pre-designed appraisal report forms.
    • A Path to Designation. Demonstrate distinction in the marketplace with a MAI, SRA, AI-GRS or AI-RRS designation. Practicing Affiliate membership is a first step towards achievement of one or more of AI’s prestigious professional designations.
    • Networking. Connect with a dynamic community of real property valuation peers locally and nationally and build your business by forging valuable relationships and collaborating with industry leaders who support your brand and identity.
    • Find an Appraiser. Increase your client base and boost your exposure with our Find an Appraiser directory, exclusive to AI members. A single referral from Find an Appraiser may more than cover your annual dues!
    • Advocacy. Contribute to, and benefit from, advocacy efforts nationally and locally, where we advance the interests of AI members and the broader valuation profession.
    • Professional Development. Expand your practice and generate income with listings on our Professional Development Program registries in the areas of litigation, green consulting real estate assessment appeal, estate and family wealth planning and so much more!

    As a Practicing Affiliate, you can elevate your professional reputation by gaining credibility as a member of an organization with the highest standards of ethics and integrity in real estate appraisal. The Appraisal Institute is here to help you take your career to new heights, support your professional goals and unlock tangible value in your daily work.

    Explore all AI benefits of membership!

    Practicing Affiliates may include: Certified real property appraisers, Licensed residential appraisers, Trainee/registered/provisional appraisers, Appraisal reviewers, Tax assessors, Consultants, Analysts, Financial advisors, Realty officers, Real estate evaluators, University faculty, Researchers, Appraisal data technicians, other valuers who are not required to be licensed at the state level.

    Practicing Affiliate Policy Manual: Outlines policies and procedures of the Practicing Affiliate category.

    Catapult Your Career with Key Benefits

    • Networking and career opportunities through your local Chapter.
    • Access the Lum Library and enhance your knowledge and research capabilities.
    • Exclusive education and publication discounts.
    • Opportunities to influence key stakeholders through advocacy.
    • Specialized insurance plans and discounts on state-of-the-art appraisal software.
    • And much more.
    Dues will be prorated between February and October. If you join after November 1, you will be charged the full dues for the upcoming year. Dues are subject to change annually.

    Questions?

    Still have questions about joining the Appraisal Institute?

    Don't hesitate to call our team at 312-335-4111 or send us a message. 
    We’re here to help and happy to answer any questions.