Appraisal Institute News Releases

Craig Steinley, Board President, and Cindy Chance, CEO of the Appraisal Institute, the nation’s leading professional association of real estate appraisers, updated attendees of the Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officers (AARO) Fall Conference regarding progress and change at the Appraisal Institute.

Cindy Chance, CEO of the Appraisal Institute, the largest professional association of real estate appraisers, shared a message of accountability, service, and progress toward shared goals with region and chapter leaders here over two days of presentations, breakout sessions and one-on-one meetings as part of the organization’s annual Chapter Leadership Program.

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, announced today that the organization’s Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal program (AI PAREA) for the licensed residential path has launched broadly...

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today announced that Cindy Chance has been named Chief Executive Officer.

Michael J. Acquaro-Mignogna, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, was elected 2024 Appraisal Institute vice president by its Board of Directors during the Board’s Aug. 10-11 meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois.

The Appraisal Institute Board of Directors voted during its Aug. 10-11 meeting to direct notice of proposed amendments to Regulation No. 2 regarding Admission to Residential Candidacy and SRA Membership for comment.

The Appraisal Institute Board of Directors announced June 14 that they will consider two candidates for the position of 2024 vice president at its Aug. 10-11 meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois

The Appraisal Institute announced today that the Appraiser Qualifications Board has provided approval of AI’s Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal program for the licensed residential path.

The Appraisal Institute Board of Directors voted to adopt one 45-Day Notice item during its May 11-12 meeting in Chicago.  

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today encouraged homeowners to focus on easy ways to potentially improve their property’s value.

Efforts to limit real estate appraiser liability are advancing in the states as Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed HB 2230 on April 18 and the Florida legislature sent HB 213 to Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign on May 2

The Appraisal Institute announced May 3 that it is accepting nominations for its J. Scott Robinson Lifetime Achievement, Outstanding Service Award, William S. Harps DEI Award and Women’s Initiative SPOTLIGHT Award, four ways that AI recognizes some of its brightest and most deserving professionals.

The Appraisal Institute on April 13 sent a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Sandra Thompson that was critical of Fannie Mae’s value acceptance program.

The Appraisal Institute’s National Nominating Committee is scheduled to interview four candidates for 2024 AI vice president at its May 10 meeting in Chicago.

As many U.S. homeowners begin receiving their property tax bills, the Appraisal Institute today offered suggestions to potentially make the tax appeal process easier, such as working with...

Fannie Mae on March 1 updated its Selling Guide to include a range of options for property valuations as the government-sponsored enterprise moves away from suggesting that an appraisal is a “default requirement.”

The Appraisal Institute Board of Directors voted to adopt two 45-Day Notice items during its Feb. 22-23 meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

The Appraisal Institute is seeking the names of AI professionals interested in serving as the organization’s 2024 vice president.

Craig Steinley, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS, of Rapid City, South Dakota, will begin his one-year term as president of the Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1.

The Appraisal Institute announced today that CEO Jim Amorin, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, will resign effective Feb. 14, 2023. He will conclude five years of service as the organization’s CEO and is moving on to pursue other opportunities.

The Appraisal Institute Board of Directors voted to adopt one 45-Day Notice item during its Nov. 10-11 meeting in Chicago.

Whether they’re meant as rural retreats or working agricultural operations, ranch properties of all shapes and sizes are in high demand.

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, is encouraging homeowners to be prepared when an appraiser visits.

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, is seeking new faces and encourages recent graduates and aspiring appraisers to consider a career in the valuation profession.