MAI Designation

Commercial Valuation Professionals

The first step in your journey is to create your personal interactive prerequisite checklist.

Although membership is not required to complete prerequisites, we encourage you to join AI as an Associate Member to take advantage of up to a 30% discount on educational offerings and additional benefits.

Step 1. Prerequisites

Be a Certified General Real Property Appraiser (or equivalent)
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher (if not a certified general real property appraiser)
Provide proof of Standards course (i.e., USPAP, IVS)
Provide proof of Fair Housing course
Complete AI Business Practices and Ethics
Pass exam for Advanced Income Capitalization
Pass exam for Advanced Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use
Pass exam for Advanced Concepts & Case Studies
Pass exam for Quantitative Analysis

Step 2. Become a Candidate for Designation

Step 3. Requirements

Pass the General Comprehensive Exam. View the full details in the Comprehensive Exam Guidebook.
Complete the General Demonstration of Knowledge. View the full details in our Official Guide to the Demonstration of Knowledge Requirement: General.
Complete 4,500 hours of specialized experience. View the full details in the Experience Credit Candidate Guidebook.
Submit your MAI Designated membership application.

Learn more about the designation requirements: Designation Requirement Overview Webinar

Candidate for Designation Policy Manual

Review the full program requirements, alternative paths and additional resources.

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Yue Wang, MAI, AI-GRS - Designated Member since 2024, Former Candidate

"I cannot recommend the Appraisal Institute highly enough. Their dedication to excellence and professionalism in the field of real estate valuation is unparalleled. The courses are comprehensive and taught by experts in the industry, providing invaluable knowledge and skills that have greatly enhanced my career. Through local chapters, I've had the privilege of connecting with seasoned appraisers from coast to coast, each offering profound insights and a shared passion for the industry. Moreover, the exceptional support and resources provided by the Appraisal Institute to its members are unparalleled.

If you are seeking to thrive in the realm of appraisal, look no further than the Appraisal Institute."

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