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Begin the appraisal licensing path with Appraisal Institute's October 5-8 live online 15-Hour National USPAP Course

Plus Schmutz Award nominations, 2027 volunteer applications, and the latest on appraisal waiver rates

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Dale C. Cooper, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS was elected 2027 Appraisal Institute vice president by the AI Board of Directors on August 13, 2026.

Plus what Tax Court rulings mean for highest and best use

Explore Business Practices and Ethics for appraisers and strengthen professional judgment around client pressure, scope, competency, and independence.

A message from AI President Michael J. Acquaro-Mignogna, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS.

New data, policy changes, and industry news, all in one place.

Advanced Residential Report Writing / Part 2 helps residential appraisers strengthen the communication of complex analysis through clear, complete, and defensible appraisal reports. Appraisal Institute’s August 11-21 live online course continues the applied learning sequence from Part 1, supports SRA designation education, and develops advanced reporting skills for assignments involving unusual properties, significant adjustments, limited comparable data, and complex reconciliation.

Catch up on appraisal provisions now law, FHA and VA policy updates, distressed sales trends