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Associate Membership in the Appraisal Institute Helps You Stand Out from the Crowd

The appraisal industry has become increasingly competitive in recent years. By establishing an Associate Membership in the Appraisal Institute, you take an important step toward distinguishing yourself as a well-credentialed and highly qualified professional who is committed to bringing measurable value and expertise to the appraisal profession.

Associate Membership is open to appraisers who perform work identified by the Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and may be pursuing the Appraisal Institute’s prestigious MAI or SRA designation. Associate members enjoy access to educational and reference programs and materials specifically geared toward moving them ahead in their profession. Read about the many benefits of Associate Membership in the Appraisal Institute.

General Associate members may work toward the prestigious MAI designation. Appraisers who hold the MAI membership designation are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties and advise clients on real estate investment decisions. Learn more about the Appraisal Institute’s MAI designation.

Students enrolled in an Appraisal Institute-approved Master’s Degree Program may work toward their MAI designation while pursuing their advanced degrees. Learn more about the Master's Degree Program, including participating universities and the application process.

Residential Associate Members may work toward the highly regarded SRA designation. Appraisers who hold the SRA membership designation are providers of real estate solutions and experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential real property. Learn more about the Appraisal Institute’s SRA designation.

National dues for Associate Members are $295 per year. Dues are prorated for members joining between January 1 and October 31. Members joining after October 31 are charged full dues for the upcoming year. To see a calculation of prorated national and local chapter dues, please refer to the Associate Membership Application.

Your Associate Membership in the Appraisal Institute demonstrates to your clients that you have gone above and beyond the level of education and experience necessary for state certification — that you are on your way to reaching the pinnacle of the valuation profession.
Apply today for Appraisal Institute Associate Membership.

If you have questions regarding Appraisal Institute Associate Membership, please contact the Associate and Affiliate Member Service Center at prospective@appraisalinstitute.org, or 312-335-4111.
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