The Appraisal Institute is a professional organization for real estate appraisers, known for its high standards in education, experience, and professionalism. It offers various prestigious designations such as MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, and AI-RRS.
The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) sets the minimum education, experience, and exam standards for real property appraisers, ensuring consistency and quality within the appraisal profession.
ASA (American Society of Appraisers) is a professional organization that offers designations for appraisers who meet rigorous criteria in various fields, including real estate, business valuation, machinery and equipment, fine arts, and more.
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation is a credential awarded to experienced and highly successful residential real estate agents by the Council of Residential Specialists (CRS). It highlights the agent's dedication to furthering their education and experience in residential sales.
A Counselor of Real Estate (CRE) is a professional designation granted to individuals who are recognized for their expertise, experience, and high ethical standards in the field of real estate. This designation is awarded by The Counselors of Real Estate organization, an international group of real estate professionals.
The General Accredited Appraiser (GAA) designation is awarded to appraisers by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), signifying a high level of expertise in non-residential property appraisal.
A licensed appraiser is a professional who holds a designation that allows them to appraise non-complex residential properties of one to four units valued up to $1 million and complex properties of one to four units up to $250,000.
The National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA) is an organization that includes real estate appraisers who pursue various professional designations to certify their expertise and competence in the field.
The National Society of Real Estate Appraisers (NSREA) is an affiliate of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers that offers professional designations such as RA, CRA, and MREA. The organization is dedicated to maintaining a high standard of professionalism and ethics in the field of real estate appraisals.
