Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for the Annual Meeting + Board Recap
In this issue:
- Register for the Annual Membership Meeting, Q3 Board Recap, and Q&A
- URAR Companion Courses Launch at Val Expo
- What Does GSE Privatization Mean to Appraisers?
- New Face Value Covers the Women’s Initiative Committee
- 2026 Annual Conference Updates, UPS Discounts and More
AI Debuts New URAR Courses, Highlights Resources as Diamond Sponsor at Valuation Expo
The Annual Meeting of the Appraisal Institute membership will take place virtually on August 19, 2025. The meeting will commence at approximately 2:00 p.m. CT and run until all business is concluded. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the state of affairs of the Appraisal Institute. The meeting will be conducted at the same time as the third regular Board Meeting Recap and Q&A.
Insights
AI Debuts New URAR Courses, Highlights Resources as Diamond Sponsor at Valuation Expo
As a Diamond Sponsor of Valuation Expo in Las Vegas, the Appraisal Institute showcased new education, advocacy, and business resources to appraisers, lenders, and industry leaders. We debuted two new companion courses in our URAR series – Reporting Market Analysis and Better Understanding the New URAR and Supporting Adjustments and Reporting the Sales Comparison Approach in the New URAR – expanding on The Appraiser’s Guide to the New URAR. Both courses enjoyed strong registration.
2025 President Paula K. Konikoff, JD, MAI, AI-GRS, delivered a featured session “Rooted in Principles, Ready for Change: Thriving as a Residential Appraiser in a Disrupted World,” sharing industry updates and Appraisal Institute resources to position appraisers for success. Appraisal Institute staff also addressed lenders and AMCs to promote the SRA Designated Member Advantage campaign and engaged attendees at the AI booth.
Our Diamond Sponsorship provided high visibility throughout the conference and created strong networking opportunities with members, prospective members, and strategic partners. Interest in associate membership was strong throughout the conference. We also offered two Mastermind sessions with certified business coaches, giving attendees a preview of our new Lunch and Learn series – practical business management programming for appraisal firm owners and operators.
Get Ready to Strike a New Chord in Valuation!
The Appraisal Institute’s 2026 Annual Conference is headed to Nashville! This year’s theme, Back in Tune: Striking a New Chord in Valuation, celebrates innovation, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of the appraisal profession.
Registration opens September 1, 2025—mark your calendar and get ready to join us in Music City.
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“AI on AI” Seminar Series
August 21, 2025, 12 PM ET
Join us for an exclusive preview of the Appraisal Institute’s newest professional development offering: AI on AI, a groundbreaking seminar series designed to help real estate appraisers explore and integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into their practice.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- How AI on AI builds on the success of Mark Linne’s previous programs
- What GenAI tools can do for real estate appraisers—today and in the near future
- What to expect from the six-month series, including format, topics, and community interaction
- How appraisers are already using GenAI for document review, data mining, prompt engineering, and more.
Featuring:
- Mark Linne, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, Chrysalis Valuation Consultants LLC
- Maureen Mahoney, Director of Education, Appraisal Institute
Advocacy Updates
Privatization Alert: How the Proposed IPO of Fannie and Freddie Could Impact Appraisers
Last month, we published an op-ed in Appraisal Buzz examining the potential impact of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac privatization on the appraisal profession. With last week’s White House announcement moving forward on plans to take both agencies public—potentially raising up to $30 billion in one of the largest IPOs in U.S. history—our analysis is now more relevant than ever.
Will privatization disrupt standard practices, alter market expectations, or shift valuation benchmarks? Read why staying ahead matters more than ever.
Real Estate Horizons
Stay updated and check out links to the latest major real estate industry stories!
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Your Community
Exciting Update: AI Annual Awards Returning to the Annual Conference
We’re excited to announce that in April 2026, the Appraisal Institute’s prestigious Annual Awards will once again be presented during our Annual Conference.
This return to our previous format reflects our commitment to celebrating member excellence in front of AI’s largest and most diverse gathering of professionals. Presenting the awards at the Annual Conference offers greater visibility for recipients and a meaningful moment to be honored among peers from across the country.
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted a nomination! At this stage, no further action is needed. Your submissions are being reviewed and evaluated. If your nominee is selected, we’ll notify you ahead of the conference.
We look forward to celebrating the exceptional contributions of our members and hope you’ll join us for this signature event.
Face Value: Leading Change in the Appraisal Profession
In a recent episode of Face Value, hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, speak with Vanessa Hall, MAI, AI-GRS (Women's Initiative Committee Chair), and Emily Braman, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, about the challenges and opportunities in the appraisal industry. From mentorship gaps to leadership barriers, they discuss how women are fostering community in a historically male-dominated field.
Hear insights on the work behind Ascend Appraisers, the Women’s Initiative Committee, and why building connections is key to advancing the profession. Face Value delivers appraiser-focused conversations that resonate across the real estate industry. Share your feedback or suggest future topics at facevalue@appraisalinstitute.org.
Until Next week
Team Appraisal Institute
