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Ethics, Standards and Professional Practice

Every member of the Appraisal Institute agrees to conduct his or her professional activities in accordance with the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute. In addition, the Appraisal Institute has developed a sophisticated peer review system through which it enforces its Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Violations of the Code of Ethics or Standards can result in remedial or disciplinary actions. 
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Complaints
Enforcement procedures
Statistics
Checking a Member's Status
Published Disciplinary Actions
Preamble
Standards
Code of Professional Ethics
Professional Practice Questions
Privacy Issues for Real Estate Appraisers
Readdressing, Reassigning, Reappraising:
Do's And Don'ts
Sample Agreements for Services
Sample Certification Statements
Use of Designations, Emblems, Logo, and References to Membership
Getting involved: Volunteer Opportunities in Peer Review
Helpful Links:

Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation - issues the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and guidance

International Valuation Standards Committee – issues the International Valuation Standards

Appraisal SubCommittee – National appraiser registry and links to State Appraiser Regulatory Agencies



Professional Practice Staff