Appraisal Institute News Releases

The Appraisal Institute supports key appraisal provisions in the ROAD to Housing Act, including measures to modernize valuation practices and expand opportunities for aspiring appraisers.

Appraisal Institute President Paula Konikoff explores how GSE privatization could impact appraisers and the valuation profession.

The Appraisal Institute is proud to announce the release of the second edition of Self Storage Economics and Appraisal by R. Christian Sonne, MAI, with contributing author Jonathan Lang.

Our newest on-demand seminar, Appraising Restaurants, led by nationally recognized appraiser and former restaurant owner Bradley R. Carter, MAI. The 7-hour program draws from the award-winning Appraisal Institute text A Guide to Appraising Restaurants.

The process for nomination and election of the Appraisal Institute’s 2026 vice president has begun. AI Members may view the candidate biographies and questionnaires.

Stay ahead with the new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report. Join our seminar to master the redesigned URAR and secure your success in real estate.

The Appraisal Institute addresses claims regarding examination procedures and reaffirms commitment to professional standards

The Appraisal Institute strongly recommends caution when considering recent research findings from Freddie Mac's justification for expanding the use of hybrid appraisals.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) held its second Valuation Modernization Summit on Feb. 26

Appraisal Institute Weighs in on New Study

The Appraisal Institute is pleased to announce the release of A Guide to Appraising Religious Properties by Bradley R. Carter, MAI.

Today’s Membership Meeting is being postponed.

Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS are back for season 3 of Face Value. 

AI President Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA today issued the following statement:

The Appraisal Institute, the leading association of real estate appraisers, released an update for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The second in a series of webinars to engage and inform our chapters' and members' advocacy work -- and build our grassroots programming in DC and our state capitals.

2025 Vice President Nominee Announced

Reorganization continues to advance but more challenges identified

The Appraisal Institute releases an update for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The first in a series of webinars to engage and inform our chapters' and members' advocacy work -- and build our grassroots programming in DC and our state capitals.

The leading association of real estate appraisers, released the highlights of its Special Board Meeting  March 18, 2024

The leading association of real estate appraisers, released the highlights of its First Quarter Board Meetings, February 22-23, 2024

Members Q and A: Post Appraisal Institute 1Q Board Meeting

View video of our Joint regional Meeting from Tuesday 2/20/24. The President, CEO and other Officers share plans for the Appraisal Institute and take Q and A, then Region leaders share Chapter updates.