Appraisal Institute News Releases

AI Board of Directors Adopts Two 45-Day Notice Items During February Meeting
The Appraisal Institute Board of Directors voted to adopt two 45-Day Notice items during its Feb. 22-23 meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

Nominations for 2024 Appraisal Institute Vice President Due Feb. 7
The Appraisal Institute is seeking the names of AI professionals interested in serving as the organization’s 2024 vice president.

Craig Steinley to Become President of Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1
Craig Steinley, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS, of Rapid City, South Dakota, will begin his one-year term as president of the Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1.

Appraisal Institute Announces Resignation of CEO Jim Amorin
The Appraisal Institute announced today that CEO Jim Amorin, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, will resign effective Feb. 14, 2023. He will conclude five years of service as the organization’s CEO and is moving on to pursue other opportunities.

AI Board of Directors Adopts 45-Day Notice Item During November Meeting
The Appraisal Institute Board of Directors voted to adopt one 45-Day Notice item during its Nov. 10-11 meeting in Chicago.

Ranch Properties are Grabbing the Spotlight, Appraisers Need to Understand the Land: Valuation Magazine
Whether they’re meant as rural retreats or working agricultural operations, ranch properties of all shapes and sizes are in high demand.

Appraisal Institute Tells Homeowners How to Prepare for an Appraiser's Visit
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, is encouraging homeowners to be prepared when an appraiser visits.

Appraisal Institute Offers Numerous Opportunities for Aspiring Appraisers
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, is seeking new faces and encourages recent graduates and aspiring appraisers to consider a career in the valuation profession.

New Appraisal Institute Book Shares Advice for Appraisers in Real Estate Arbitration
Arbitration is increasingly seen as an efficient and cost-effective alternative to litigation, and valuation professionals are often called on to serve as...

Appraisal Institute Reinstated as Sponsor of The Appraisal Foundation
The Appraisal Foundation today announced the Board of Trustees voted to reinstate the Appraisal Institute as an Appraisal Sponsor of The Appraisal Foundation.

Pledger M. (Jody) Bishop III to Become President of Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1
Pledger M. (Jody) Bishop III, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, will begin his one-year term as president of the Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1.

Winterize Your Home Now, Not Later, Says Appraisal Institute
The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers today advised homeowners that it’s beneficial to winterize their properties sooner, rather than later.

As Urban Areas Experience Strong Multifamily Demand, the Sector is Expanding to the Suburbs and Beyond: Valuation Magazine
With most urban areas experiencing positive rent growth and strong demand, the multifamily sector is now seeing expansion...

National Park Concessions Impact Appraised Value: The Appraisal Journal
The National Park Service’s concession program and its various attempts to compensate concessioners for the value of physical improvements put in place during the tenure...

New Appraisal Institute Book Explores Valuation of Restaurants
The restaurant business can be tricky, and while owners and operators of those establishments know the associated risks, appraisers also need to be aware how these factors impact real property value.