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    Appraisal Institute Professional Designations

    MAI Membership Designation

    The MAI membership designation is held by professionals who provide a range of services on all types of real property related to providing opinions of value, evaluations, review, consulting and advice on investment decisions, among other things. Property types may include commercial, industrial, agricultural, residential, and vacant land.

    These individuals have the necessary commercial property valuation experience and knowledge to produce a valuation that ensures confidence. MAI Designated Members agree to adhere to the Appraisal Institute Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice, underscoring a commitment to sound and ethical professional practice. The completion of continuing education requirements assures that MAI Designated Members remain informed on trends and changes pertaining to real property valuation, enabling them to provide valuations that reflect the latest in professional practice. The MAI designation has long been recognized by courts of law, government agencies, financial institutions, and investors as a mark of excellence in the field of real estate valuation and analysis.

    SRPA Membership Designation

    The SRPA membership designation is held by professionals who provide a range of services on all types of real property related to providing opinions of value and review, among other things. Property types may include valuation of commercial, industrial, agricultural, residential, and vacant land.

    SRPA Designated Members agree to adhere to the Appraisal Institute Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice, underscoring a commitment to sound and ethical professional practice. The completion of continuing education requirements assures that SRPA Designated Members remain informed on trends and changes pertaining to real property valuation, enabling them to provide valuations that reflect the latest in professional practice.

    SRA Membership Designation

    The SRA membership designation is held by professionals who provide a range of services for residential properties related to providing opinions of value, evaluations, reviews, consulting, and advice regarding investment decisions, among other things.

    SRA Designated Members agree to adhere to the Appraisal Institute Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice, underscoring a commitment to sound and ethical professional practice.

    The completion of continuing education requirements assures that SRA Designated Members remain informed on trends and changes pertaining to real property valuation, enabling them to provide valuations that reflect the latest in professional practice.

    AI-GRS Membership Designation

    The AI-GRS membership designation is held by professionals who provide reviews of appraisals of a wide range of property types, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, residential, and vacant land.

    These individuals possess experience and knowledge to address issues unique to commercial real property reviews. AI-GRS Designated Members agree to adhere to the Appraisal Institute Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice, underscoring a commitment to sound and ethical professional practice.

    The completion of continuing education requirements assures that AI-GRS Designated Members remain informed on trends pertaining to reviews, enabling them to provide reviews that reflect the latest in professional practice.

    AI-RRS Membership Designation

    The AI-RRS membership designation is held by professionals who provide reviews of residential appraisals.

    These individuals possess experience and knowledge to address issues unique to residential real property reviews. AI-RRS Designated Members agree to adhere to the Appraisal Institute Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice, underscoring a commitment to sound and ethical professional practice.

    The completion of continuing education requirements assures that AI-RRS Designated Members remain informed on trends and changes pertaining to reviews, enabling them to provide reviews that reflect the latest in professional practice.

    SREA and RM Membership Designations

    Some Designated Members may also hold the SREA or RM membership designations conferred by Appraisal Institute predecessor organizations. The SREA designation is held by individuals who have experience in real estate valuation and analysis and advise clients on real estate investment decisions. The RM membership designation is held by individuals who have experience in the valuation of single-family dwellings, along with two-, three- and four-unit residential properties. SREA and RM Designated Members agree to adhere to the Appraisal Institute Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice, underscoring a commitment to sound and ethical professional practice. The completion of continuing education requirements assures that SREA and RM Designated Members remain informed on trends and changes pertaining to real property valuation, enabling them to provide valuations that reflect the latest in professional practice.


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