South Carolina
Chapter Courses
Explore All Events & EducationThis chapter offers a comprehensive selection of educational programs, from introductory courses to advanced seminars on appraisal topics throughout the year. We provide certification and continuing education courses that meet the requirements for appraiser licensing and professional designations within the market.
With flexible online and in-person options, our programs and educational opportunities cater to various learning preferences and schedules, so you're sure to find something that works for you. See our upcoming courses and lock in your registration so you can advance your appraisal career!
Leadership
Vice President TBD
Benjamin Hays
MAI
President
Deborah Tripp
MAI, SRA
Vice President
Founder and principal of Property Solutions, Deborah has been appraising commercial property in the Carolinas since 1982 and is one of the first female commercial appraisers in SC. In her 40 years in the industry, she has appraised many of “the tough ones”, including analyzing the impact of recognized environmental conditions on property value, the valuation of “air rights”, or the space above the land or building, historic properties, conservation easements, as well as complex and unusual properties.
She has developed seminars, has authored articles for professional appraisal publications, and has acted as a reviewer and advisor for professional appraisal publications. Deborah has represented appraisers' interests in the government relations arena in Washington, DC and Columbia, SC since 1994 and organized meetings to form an appraisal coalition in South Carolina in 1994-1995.
Deborah is also a founding member of CREW Midlands. She organized the first WomenBuild Habitat House in SC and was nominated in 2001 for the SC Woman of Achievement award.
Shane Santini
Treasurer
J. Marshall West
MAI, SRA
Secretary
2026 Chapter Board of Directors
Anthony “Tony” Martin, MAIImmediate Past President | Brantley Clark, MAIDirector | Stephen Griffin, MAIBoard Member | J. Follin Smith, Jr., MAI, SRABoard Member |
Annual Conference 2026
Learn through hands-on demos of today’s most relevant valuation tools and technology, network with hundreds of appraisers from across the country, gain insights from industry leaders shaping the future of appraisal, participate in interactive sessions, quizzes, and competitions, explore business strategies to strengthen your practice, and earn continuing education credit while advancing your expertise.
Join us April 14-15!
Contact Us
South Carolina ChapterAppraisal Institute
PO Box 147
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Sarah Walsh, Executive Director
312-616-9400