Which organization do you feel best represents the interests of commercial real estate appraisers? | The Appraisal Institute | 60% | National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers | 6% | Real Estate Counseling Group of America | 2% | National Society of Real Estate Appraisers | 2% | Not sure | 28% | | | Question: Which organization do you feel best represents the interests of commercial real estate appraisers? Top Answer (60% of 46 votes): The Appraisal Institute.
Answer: The Appraisal Institute Explanation: The only private club to pay for a full time lobbyist. | James Eastman Appraiser | Answer: Not sure Explanation: As with residential appraisers, to the best of my knowledge, commercial appraisers are also selected by the mortgage lender. I would suggest asking the lender or search the criteria for "Commercial Real Estate Appraisers" for additional information. | Real Living Kee Realty | Answer: The Appraisal Institute Explanation: The Appraisal Insitute is a leader in the interest of real estate appraisers | AEXACT APPRAISAL COMPANY | | ProMatcher | Answer: Not sure Explanation: I'm portuguese | João Pelayo | 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. | V.A. Solano & Associates, Inc. | Answer: Not sure Explanation: From my personal experience, the Appraisal Institute and the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers have members that are very competent commercial appraisers, and the organizations are very concerned with the interests of commercial appraisers. I am not as familiar with the the other organizations, however, I have heard favorable reports about them, and I know of very good appraisers who are members. | Todd G. LiPira, SCGREA | | ProMatcher | Answer: Not sure Explanation: I am not a commercial appraiser | Regina Heising-Certified Res. Appraiser | Answer: The Appraisal Institute Explanation: The Appraisal Institute | Provost International Realty |
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