Is It Important to Join a Real Estate Appraisal Association? | Yes | 60% | No | 26% | Not sure | 13% | | | Question: Is It Important to Join a Real Estate Appraisal Association? Top Answer (60% of 45 votes): Yes.
Answer: Yes Explanation: It gives an opportunity to network | AEXACT APPRAISAL COMPANY | Answer: Yes Explanation: There are many good real estate appraisers that are not part of a national Appraisal association. Some are excellent appraisers and some are poor appraisers. But those appraisers who demonstrate their skills, experience, and education by being designated by one of the large appraisal organizations are a better bet for assuring homeowners and other clients that they are hiring one of the best appraisers available. | Residential Appraisal Associates | Answer: No Explanation: A majority of the appraisals performed in the U.S. are by State Certified appraisers that are licensed in their home state. In order to acquire a State Certification, one must complete rigorous course work and have enough experience to qualify. Appraisal associations are helpful in providing educational course to prepare for state exams, and can be helpful with political lobbying on behalf of appraisers. | V.A. Solano & Associates, Inc. | | ProMatcher | Answer: No Explanation: While I advocate for being part of a professional organization it is not does not indicate that one individual is better than the next. | Accurate Appraisals USA | Answer: Yes Explanation: The Appraisal Institute | West Valuation Inc. | Answer: Yes Explanation: That's subjective. It is important to some and not others. | Gilpatric Consulting LLC | | ProMatcher | Answer: No Explanation: It really is not necessary, but is nice if one decides to. | Sacramento Valley Appraisal | Answer: Yes Explanation: Yes | Provost International Realty | Answer: No Explanation: Because you are not doing appraisals | Int'l Property Investment | | ProMatcher | Answer: Yes Explanation: To keep current with your peers, USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) | TriCoast Appraisal, LLC |
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