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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.

Sep 07, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Joins 35 Groups Seeking to Halt Appraisal Waivers

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, on Wednesday joined with nearly three dozen appraiser organizations in asking Congress to call on the Federal Housing Finance Agency to prevent Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae from issuing appraisal waivers.

Aug 25, 2017 03:24 PM

Appraisal Institute Accepts CEO’s Resignation

The Board of Directors of the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Frederick H. Grubbe, MBA, CAE, on Thursday after more than 10 years of service.

Aug 25, 2017 08:00 AM

Jeff Sherman Elected 2018 Appraisal Institute Vice President

Jefferson L. Sherman, MAI, AI-GRS, of Highland Heights, Ohio, was elected 2018 vice president of the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers Thursday by its Board of Directors in Chicago.

Aug 09, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Book Helps Value ‘Green’ Commercial Real Estate

Commercial real estate valuation professionals must master a new set of terminology and concepts to identify and understand “green” property characteristics and to recognize their effects on market demand and value, according to a new book published by the Appraisal Institute.

Jul 12, 2017 08:00 AM

Valuation Professional Receives Unique Honor from Appraisal Institute

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today announced it has – for the first time – bestowed its residential review designation to a previously non-Designated member.

Jun 29, 2017 08:00 AM

Evolving Retail Landscape Challenges Appraisers: Valuation Magazine

As retailers quickly evolve to stay competitive with ecommerce, appraisers should understand how these changes can affect the valuation of retail properties, according to an article published in Valuation magazine’s second quarter 2017 issue.

Jun 27, 2017 11:15 AM

Cart Paths Can Devalue Golf Course Condos: The Appraisal Journal

Golf course condominiums located near cart paths – especially those close to tee boxes and putting greens – can sell for lower prices than other golf course condos, according to an article published this week in The Appraisal Journal.

Jun 12, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Honors 14 National Award Winners

William T. Anglyn, MAI, of Marietta, Georgia; and Donald S. Boucher Sr., SRA, of Orange, Virginia, were honored Saturday with the Appraisal Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Woody R. Fincham, SRA, AI-RRS, of Charlottesville, Virginia, was named the recipient of the Outstanding Service Award during the International Valuation Conference in Ottawa, Ontario.

Jun 09, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisers from around World Gather in Ottawa for International Valuation Conference

More than 600 appraisers from around the world assembled yesterday in the capital city of Canada for one of the largest networking and professional development opportunities within the real estate valuation profession.

May 16, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Improves Tool to Aid Valuation of ‘Green’ Home Features

The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers today released an updated research tool to assist appraisers and users of appraisal services in understanding market reactions to green and energy efficient homes.

May 11, 2017 08:00 AM

Low-cost Landscaping Can Boost Home Values: Appraisal Institute

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today reminded homeowners that inexpensive landscaping improvements can add to home values and help increase salability.

Apr 26, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Supports Bill Enhancing Consumer Protections for PACE Loans

The Appraisal Institute joined more than two dozen other real estate organizations Monday in expressing support for federal legislation that would enhance consumer protection requirements for Property Assessed Clean Energy loans, known as PACE loans.

Apr 18, 2017 08:00 AM

Lower-cost Home Renovations Offer Best Value: Appraisal Institute

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today advocated that homeowners pursue smaller-scale renovation projects in order to maximize their potential return on investment.

Apr 06, 2017 08:00 AM

New Appraisal Institute Book Addresses Challenges of Valuing Mobile Homes

The popularity of mobile homes and recreational vehicles will continue to grow as manufacturers offer new design concepts and aging baby boomers look for affordable housing and travel options, according to a new book by the Appraisal Institute.

Apr 04, 2017 01:58 PM

Appraiser Independence Critical to Veterans’ Home Loans, Appraisal Institute Tells Congress

The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers today urged Congress to protect the independence of real estate appraisers in the federal program that provides housing loans to military veterans. The Appraisal Institute testified at a Congressional subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill.

Mar 28, 2017 08:00 AM

Fracking Can Help, Harm Real Estate Values: The Appraisal Journal

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, could make land more valuable due to mineral interests, but environmental concerns could negatively affect land values, according to an article published this week in The Appraisal Journal.

Mar 21, 2017 02:12 PM

Appraisal Institute Urges Caution on Appraisal Thresholds

The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers today cautioned federal regulators over increasing the transaction values requiring an appraisal, also known as the appraisal threshold.

Mar 21, 2017 08:00 AM

Millennials Driving Multifamily Sector Boom: Valuation Magazine

Millennials have postponed home buying and are now in their peak renting years, creating a demand for multifamily properties that has pushed the sector to record-growth levels with no sign of slowing, according to an article published in Valuation magazine’s first quarter 2017 issue.

Mar 14, 2017 08:00 AM

Documentation is Key to Tax Appeals, Appraisal Institute Says

Homeowners considering a property tax appeal can make the process less burdensome by preparing themselves with the proper documentation, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers said today.

Feb 21, 2017 08:00 AM

Registration Opens for 2017 International Valuation Conference

Registration is now open for the 2017 International Valuation Conference, co-hosted by the Appraisal Institute and the Appraisal Institute of Canada, on June 8-11 in Ottawa, Ontario. It is the first event the two organizations have co-hosted in 13 years.

Feb 08, 2017 08:00 AM

New Appraisal Institute Book Enhances Understanding of Rural Property Valuation

The American landscape is changing and rural communities are changing as well, yet there is a void in the current literature of rural property appraisal, according to a new book by the Appraisal Institute.

Jan 26, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute’s New Guidance Outlines Appraisers’ Role in Arbitration

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, published guidance today to help appraisers understand their role when retained in an arbitration.

Jan 06, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Outlines 2017 Plans: Valuation Magazine

The Appraisal Institute has the plans and momentum to address opportunities and challenges facing the real estate valuation profession, the organization’s 2017 elected officers said in an article published in Valuation magazine’s Fourth Quarter 2016 issue.

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