The Appraisal Institute is helping lead an Appraiser Diversity Initiative with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the National Urban League
The Appraiser Diversity Initiative is the premier nationwide program designed to attract new entrants to the real estate appraisal field while fostering diversity in the profession.
Working through the National Urban League's Regional Entrepreneurship Centers, the Appraiser Diversity Initiative is designed to reach diverse, talented candidates and educate them about the appraisal profession; provide resources for interested candidates to help them get on a path to success; and offer guidance from appraisers employed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
How Do I Become an Appraiser?
Due to Hurricane Milton, we have postponed the “How to Become an Appraiser” workshop originally scheduled for October 23, 2024 in Tampa, FL. The workshop has been rescheduled till March 2025. Please check back for updated registration details.
2555 E Hanna Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
Free parking and refreshments will be available
The Appraiser Diversity Initiative® (ADI) Team invites you to learn more about the exciting world of real estate appraisal: a profession with a wide range of increasingly attractive career options.
In the Media
Episode 7: Appraiser Diversity Initiative: Helping Aspiring Appraisers Find a Path to Success
Join hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS; Rosemary Garcia, a Practicing Affiliate with AI who successfully completed the ADI program; Mark Verrett, SRA, who is an Appraisal Institute Board member and has an ADI program participant working at his company; and Bill Garber, director of government and external relations for AI, who helps lead the ADI program and coordinates with our partners Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the National Urban League, for a discussion about the Appraiser Diversity Initiative (ADI) program, their personal experiences with the program, how to get involved and much more.
Additional Resources
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
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For more information about the ADI program, please send us a message.
