Affiliations
The Appraisal Institute
The Appraisal Institute (AI) was formed on January 1, 1991 with the unification of the
Society of Real Estate Appraisers (SREA) and the American Institute of Real Estate
Appraisers (AIREA).
Both the Society and the Institute were born out of the Great Depression of the 1930's
as a response to the failure of existing real estate brokerage and lending institutions as
well as the many foreclosures of real estate mortgages, bankruptcies and receiverships of
realty corporations.
From the beginning, the goals of each organization were based on education, ethical
practices and the admission of competent members. Today, the objectives of the AI remain
focused on three main areas: 1) The admission of competent members, 2) Professional
Standards and 3) research and education.
Relocation Appraisers and Consultants, Inc. (RAC)
Relocation Appraisers and Consultants, Inc. (formerly known as
Relocation Appraisers Consortium) is an exclusive membership association of independent
Real Estate Appraisers specializing in Relocation Appraising. Members must comply with
established admissions guidelines and a strict Code of Ethics. As a result, members of RAC
include only the most experienced, recognized and dependable appraisers in the relocation
appraisal industry.
RAC's objective is to serve the relocation industry by providing
a membership of distinguished relocation appraisers. Our clients know that the appraisers
affiliated with RAC are carefully selected, qualified, and will provide professional,
competent, experienced relocation appraisal service.
RAC's mission statement is as follows: "The Relocation
Appraisers and Consultants was established to promote and recognize the Relocation
Appraiser who has specialized in relocation training, education, industry dedication,
autonomy and professional standards as they relate to the independent valuation of real
estate for the purpose of employee relocation."
Employee Relocation Council
(ERC)
Formed in 1964, the Employee Relocation Council (ERC) is a professional membership
association of organizations concerned with domestic and international employee transfer.
Current membership includes 1,200 representatives from corporations that relocate their
employees, as well as nearly 11,000 individuals and companies from the relocation industry
such as real estate appraisers and brokers, area and personal counseling services,
consulting services, home inspection companies, household goods movers, mortgage services,
national housebuying firms, and a variety of other relocation-related services
International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) is an educational and
research association of individuals in the assessment profession and others with an
interest in property taxation. Membership is open to anyone, and includes individuals
working in government, private industry, academia and members of the general public. As an
internationally recognized educational and research institution, the association provides
leadership in accurate property valuation, property tax administration and property tax
policy throughout the world.
Appraisal
Section, Virginia Association of REALTORS®
The purpose of the Appraisal Section of the Virginia Association
of REALTORS® is: To serve the legislative, regulatory,
educational and other specialized needs of individuals with an interest in real estate
appraisal, and to be the business and legislative advocate for professional appraisers in
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
National Association of
REALTORS®
The National Association of REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate, is the nation's
largest trade and professional association. Founded in 1908 by 120 people, the National
Association presently serves nearly 750,000 members.
Membership is composed of residential and commercial REALTORS®, who are brokers,
salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects
of the real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of some 1,700 local
associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®. They are
pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Working for America's property owners, the National Association provides a facility for
professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to
the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the
right to own real property.
The Prince William Association of REALTORS®, located in the suburbs of Washington,
D.C., offers a wide range of real estate service to the entire Northern Virginia
market.
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