Appraisal Institute News

Dec 28, 2017 08:00 AM

Jim Murrett to Become President of Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1

James L. Murrett, MAI, SRA, of Hamburg, New York, will begin his one-year term as president of the Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1. The Appraisal Institute is the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers with nearly 19,000 professionals in almost 60 countries.

Dec 21, 2017 12:35 PM

New Appraisal Institute Book Addresses Subdivision Valuation Practices

Subdivision analysis is a challenging area of appraisal practice because of the complex timeline concepts and value estimates involved, according to a new book published by the Appraisal Institute.

Dec 20, 2017 08:00 AM

Valuing Flood-prone Buildings Poses Challenges: The Appraisal Journal

Remodel and repair of structures along coastlines and in flood zones requires valuation professionals to have extensive knowledge, according to an article published this week in The Appraisal Journal.

Nov 17, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Seeks Presentation Proposals for 2018 Annual Conference

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, is accepting proposals by Dec. 1 – just two weeks away – for presentations at the organization’s 2018 Annual Conference, July 30-Aug. 1, at the JW Marriott in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nov 10, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Premieres Land Valuation Seminar

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, premiered a seven-hour educational seminar on land valuation issues today in Chicago.

Nov 06, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Unveils 'Green' Commercial Valuation Course

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, premiered a two-day educational course on valuation of green commercial properties last week in Nashville, Tennessee.

Oct 31, 2017 08:00 AM

Homeowners Should Winterize Now, Appraisal Institute Says

The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers today advised homeowners to winterize their properties now for cold weather ahead to improve comfort, reduce costs and potentially increase value.

Oct 17, 2017 08:00 AM

Don’t Like Your Home’s Appraisal? Here’s What You Can Do

If consumers are unhappy with the appraisal of a home they’re buying or selling, they have options available to them, the president of the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers said today.

Sep 26, 2017 08:00 AM

New Transportation Options Could Reshape Real Estate: Valuation

Innovations in transportation, like electric cars and “on demand” options, could significantly impact the valuation of real estate in the future, according to an article in Valuation magazine’s third quarter 2017 issue.

Sep 21, 2017 08:00 AM

Overhead Lines Have Little Impact on Property Values: The Appraisal Journal

Despite negative public perception, high-voltage overhead transmission lines have little impact on nearby property values, according to an article published this week in The Appraisal Journal.

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Jim Murrett to Become President of Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1

New Appraisal Institute Book Addresses Subdivision Valuation Practices

Valuing Flood-prone Buildings Poses Challenges: The Appraisal Journal

Appraisal Institute Seeks Presentation Proposals for 2018 Annual Conference

Appraisal Institute Premieres Land Valuation Seminar

Appraisal Institute Unveils 'Green' Commercial Valuation Course

Homeowners Should Winterize Now, Appraisal Institute Says

Don’t Like Your Home’s Appraisal? Here’s What You Can Do

New Transportation Options Could Reshape Real Estate: Valuation

Overhead Lines Have Little Impact on Property Values: The Appraisal Journal