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

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.

Answer: The Appraisal Institute
Explanation: The Appraisal Insitute is a leader in the interest of real estate appraisers

Answer: The Appraisal Institute
Explanation: The MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute is the most recognized designation for individual appraisers in the commercial real estate world.

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: 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.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: They all offer designations but not one specifically advocates better than the others.

Answer: The Appraisal Institute
Explanation: The Appraisal Institute