MAI Designation
Eligibility for the General Candidate for Designation Program
First, the prerequisites.
You don’t need to be affiliated with AI to begin your journey, though we recommend you join as a Practicing Affiliate to take advantage of education discounts and other benefits.
- Be a Certified General Real Property Appraiser (or equivalent)
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher (if not a certified general real property appraiser)
- Provide proof of Standards course (i.e., USPAP, IVS)
- Complete AI Business Practices and Ethics
- Pass exam for Advanced Income Capitalization
- Pass exam for Advanced Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use
- Pass exam for Advanced Concepts & Case Studies
- Pass exam for Quantitative Analysis
Once you’ve met these prerequisites, you’re ready to enter the General Candidate for Designation program working towards MAI Designated membership.
Achieving the MAI Designation
You’re on your way to becoming a Designated Member!
Now, the requirements.
As a Candidate for Designation, you’ll need to complete the following requirements within four years to achieve your designation.
- Pass the General Comprehensive Exam.
View the full details in the Comprehensive Exam Guidebook. - Complete the General Demonstration of Knowledge.
View the full details in our Official Guide to the Demonstration of Knowledge Requirement: General. - Complete 4,500 hours of specialized experience.
View the full details in the Experience Credit Candidate Guidebook. - Submit your MAI Designated membership application.