What is the most important professional designation that a residential real estate appraiser can hold?

Answer: Other
Explanation: STATE LICENSE

Answer: Other
Explanation: All that's required is a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser designation.

Answer: Other
Explanation: There is no designation need to be able to understand the complexities of a city or location. Be sure the appraiser knows the area well, and if you are working with an appraiser and have information that you think is important to the valuation, please share it with him/her.

Answer: SRA from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: The SRA designation is widely recognized as the highest standard that can be achieved by a residential real estate appraiser.

Answer: SRA from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: SRA is the acronym for Senior Residential Appraiser, and is a private designation awarded by the Appraisal Institute. SRA is not a requirement to become a State Certified Appraiser. The SRA designation is a supplemental distinction some appraisers may pursue in addition to their State Certification.

Answer: Other
Explanation: I know of excellent residential appraisers who hold the SRA, the MAI, and the IFA designations. I do not personally know appraisers with the other designations, so I cannot render an opinion.

Answer: SRA from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: The SRA designation from the Appraisal Insititute is the most prostigous

Answer: Other
Explanation: Each organization has it's equivalent designation.

Answer: Other
Explanation: not sure

Answer: MAI from the Appraisal Institute
Explanation: Again, matter of opinion