Advancing the Real Estate Appraisal Profession: Governance, Growth, and the Future

LEARNING OBJECTIVES BY TOPIC

Key Elements of Effective Professional Governance and Appraiser Services on a Local and National Level

Objectives

• Identify the core components of strong professional governance within the appraisal industry and understand how they shape practice standards.
• Compare local and national structures that influence appraiser services, regulatory oversight, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Evaluate governance models to determine opportunities for improving accountability, consistency, and service delivery.

GA Appraiser Act – Identifying Areas of Improvement and Ways to Effect Modernization

Objectives

• Understand the foundational provisions of the Georgia Appraiser Act and their impact on current appraisal practice.
• Identify areas where the Act may be outdated or insufficient in addressing today’s market, technology, and regulatory needs.
• Explore practical strategies for modernization, including legislative, regulatory, and administrative avenues for change.

Strategies for Advancing the Real Estate Appraisal Profession at the State and Local Levels

Objectives

• Assess the current challenges limiting the advancement of the appraisal profession across state and local jurisdictions.
• Examine policy, partnership, and advocacy strategies that can strengthen professional standing and operational efficiency.
• Develop actionable steps Chapters, Boards, and industry partners can take to enhance appraisal quality and public trust.

Approaches for Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Future Real Estate Appraisers

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the key barriers to entering the appraisal profession and how these barriers affect workforce sustainability.
• Evaluate methods for effectively recruiting and mentoring new appraisers across diverse pipelines and career stages.
• Identify retention strategies that support long-term career growth, professional development, and industry stability.