Key initiatives and services provided by the Appraisal Institute include:
1. **Appraiser Diversity Initiative:** Collaborating with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the National Urban League, this initiative aims to increase diversity in the profession. Scholarships covering entry-level courses are offered, along with advisors to guide students through education and credentialing.
2. **Minorities and Women Course Scholarship Program:** The Appraisal Institute Education and Relief Foundation provides scholarships to minorities and women pursuing courses related to appraisals.
3. **Pathway to Success Grant:** The Appraisal Institute received the Pathway to Success Grant from The Appraisal Foundation's Board of Trustees. This grant supports the development of a Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal program, offering an alternative pathway for aspiring appraisers to gain experience hours required for certification.
4. **Student Affiliate Program:** Aspiring appraisers and students can join the Appraisal Institute as Student Affiliates. This program is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as college and university students. It offers an opportunity to learn about the profession without a fee.
The institute emphasizes the benefits of a career in real estate valuation, including flexible schedules, engaging assignments, and a strong earning potential. Appraisers play a vital role in the real estate industry by providing credible value opinions, consulting, and risk mitigation for financing, litigation, estate planning, and various property transactions.
Appraisers also engage in tasks such as estate planning, tax assessment review, eminent domain advice, dispute resolution, feasibility studies, expert witness testimony, market trend analysis, investment analysis, and more. Whether fresh out of college or considering a career change, the Appraisal Institute offers tools and resources to excel in the appraisal profession.
For those interested in learning more about a career in real estate appraisal, the Appraisal Institute's website provides further information.
https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/become-appraiser/