Obtain an Appraisal Institute Review Designation and demonstrate professional knowledge, understanding and ability in the world of appraisal review.
The AI-GRS and AI-RRS Review designations are for professionals who recognize the critically important role that appraisal review plays in risk management and mitigation for many clients/users of appraisal services.
The AI-GRS membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in general appraisal review. Learn about AI Review Designations.
The AI-RRS membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in residential appraisal review. Learn about AI Review Designations.
With an Appraisal Institute designation behind your name, you will be recognized immediately for your knowledge, experience and integrity. Review the required education below – you may find out that you already have credit for one or more of these Appraisal Institute courses. Candidates for Designation: To track your progress toward Designated membership, check your Candidate Checklist when you sign in to your AI account.
Note: Only Designated members and Candidates for Designation receive the AI Price for AI designation education courses. All others will receive the Full Price.
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Required Standards and Ethics Courses for All Appraisal Institute Candidates for Designation:
Within the initial first-year cycle, provide proof of applicable USPAP course.
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7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
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15-Hour National USPAP Course
NOTE: Candidates who practice solely outside the United States may complete the International Valuation Standards Overview course instead of the USPAP course.
Complete the Appraisal Institute course, Business Practices and Ethics.

Educational Requirements for AI-GRS Designated Membership
A general state certification (or equivalent) is required to be eligible to enter the General Candidate for Review Designation program.
Credit must be received for the following courses and examinations:
Review Theory: General |
Review Case Studies: General |
Complete list of AI-GRS designation requirements.

Educational Requirements for AI-RRS Designated Membership
A general or residential state certification (or equivalent) is required to be eligible to enter the Residential Candidate for Review Designation program.
Credit must be received for the following courses and examinations:
Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies/Part 1 |
Review Theory: Residential |
Review Case Studies: Residential |
Complete list of AI-RRS designation requirements.

Alternative Educational Requirements for Current MAI or SRPA Designated Members for AI-GRS Designated Membership
Credit must be received for the following course and examination:
OR Credit must be received for BOTH examinations:
Review Theory: General |
Review Case Studies: General |
Additional alternative requirements for AI-GRS Designated membership.

Alternative Educational Requirements for Current MAI, SRA, SRPA and RM Designated Members for AI-RRS Designated Membership
Credit must be received for the following course and examination:
Review Theory: Residential |
OR Credit must be received for BOTH examinations:
Review Theory: Residential |
Review Case Studies: Residential |
Additional alternative requirements for AI-RRS Designated membership.
