Which organization do you feel best represents the interests of residential real estate appraisers?

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: All of these private clubs have minimal input on the best interest of residential appraisers

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Each mortgage lender has their own approved pool of appraisers. This typically is beyond the scope of the real estate agent. However, if you are assigned an appraiser that you feel is not well-versed/familiar with the area of the home he/she is appraising, you can request one that is.

Answer: The Appraisal Institute
Explanation: AI

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I'm form Portugal

Answer: The Appraisal Institute
Explanation: The Appraisal Institute is the result of the old Society of Real Estate Appraisers merging with the old American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers. Both were the oldest appraisal organizations in the U.S. that merged into one private trade association some years ago.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I am personally very familiar with the Appraisal Institute and the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers. In my experience, these two organizations are very much concerned with the interests of residential appraisers. The other organizations may be similarly concerned with residential appraisers, I am just not sufficiently familiar with them to render an opinion.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I am not a member of the above organizations. I am a member of the Maryland Association of Appraisers (MAA). MAA works with other appraisal organizations, legislators, and best represents the interests of MD residential real estate appraisers. I used to be a member of the appraisal institute, however, they have changed their membership guidelines and cost. I am no longer a member.

Answer: American Society of Appraisers
Explanation: This is an excellent organization.

Answer: The Appraisal Institute
Explanation: most widely known

Answer: National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers
Explanation: Again, matter of opinion.