Answer: MAI from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: There are several recognized associations of professional appraisers with their own designation requirements. The MAI is one of the oldest. |
| Residential Appraisal & Consulting Services |
Answer: MAI from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: This is the designation that I hold. |
| McCoy Appraisal, Inc. |
Answer: MAI from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: MOST RECOGNIZE DESIGNATION IN THE INDUSTRY |
| SAVVY REALTY & APPRAISALS |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: MAI from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: Designations are from private memberships of these clubs, and not necessarily an additional level of knowledge and/or experience. |
| James Eastman Appraiser |
Answer: MAI from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: When it comes to real estate appraisals in the United States having ones MAI is at the top of the list. It takes a significant effort to achieve. |
| Francis T Webster Appraisal Partners LLC |
Answer: Not sure / other
Explanation: All that's required is a Certified General Real Estate designation. |
| Fast Appraisals |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Not sure / other
Explanation: Please visit the "Appraisal Institute's" website requirements page for information about Appraisal Institute designations. |
| Real Living Kee Realty |
Answer: MAI from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: MAI |
| AEXACT APPRAISAL COMPANY |
Answer: MAI from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: The MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute is the most prestigious designation available for the valuation of commercial property. The MAI designation indicates that the individual has the highest level of experience and education. |
| Residential Appraisal Associates |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Not sure / other
Explanation: Each organization has its merits and each one has member appraisers that are qualified and experienced. In my case, I originally worked for appraisal firms with MAI members of the Appraisal Institute, and other firms with members of the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers. The American Society of Appraisers is known for having members with different areas of specialization; such as real estate valuation members, equipment valuation members, business valuation members, and others. |
| Todd G. LiPira, SCGREA |
Answer: Not sure / other
Explanation: All designations are an improvement above the standard license and all have different levels of qualifications. A designation does not automatically make an appraiser better than the next, it the level of work that goes into each report that sets the quality level. |
| Accurate Appraisals USA |
Answer: MAI from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: MAI is at the top of the list for appraisers. |
| Sacramento Valley Appraisal |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: MAI from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: MAI from the Appraisal Institute |
| Provost International Realty |
Answer: MAI from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: This is a matter of opinion. I hope to get my MAI designation some day. |
| LAKE AREA APPRAISAL FIRM |