Membership in the Appraisal Institute is open to individuals with a professional interest in appraising, including those seeking to undertake a program of training and professional membership designation to prepare for or enhance a career as a real estate appraiser. The Appraisal Institute sets stringent standards for admittance to membership.

To become a designated member, an appraiser must fulfill requirements of education and experience (subject to professional review), and submit an acceptable demonstration appraisal report - all of which reflect the knowledge and judgment required of appraisers. Members of the Appraisal Institute are also encouraged to fulfill continuing education requirements.

BENEFITS

By becoming a Member of the Appraisal Institute, you will continue to grow as a professional while enjoying benefits and privileges available only to members of the Appraisal Institute. Some of these are:

• Reduced rates on nationally recognized Appraisal Institute education courses and seminars.
• Reduced rates on Appraisal Institute books and videos.
• Free subscriptions to or discounts on many of the Appraisal Institute’s periodicals.
• If you are appraising, an opportunity to apply for professional liability (E&O) insurance and group life/health insurance.
• Access to a state-of-the-art appraisal library and research service.
• Access to the Appraisal Institute’s On-line system.
• Discounted airfares, hotel rooms, and car rentals while attending Appraisal Institute national conventions.

Members receive the Appraisal Institute’s newsletters, Valuation Insights & Perspectives and Appraiser News in Brief. The electronic newsletters provide feature stories on issues affecting the real estate appraisal industry, timely updates on state and federal real estate appraisal legislation, listings of Appraisal Institute educational offerings and a forum for job listings and information exchanges.

As the recognized authority in real estate appraisal, the Appraisal Institute constantly works to promote the professional nature of the industry and is a champion in the fight for appraisal reform. Some ongoing activities in these areas include:

• Washington, D.C. representation for legislative and regulatory affecting the appraisal industry.
• Contact with both federal and legislators and regulators.
• National and local public relations and marketing campaigns.

Developing a network of professional contact is crucial for success in any field of endeavor. Affiliate Members are required to join a local chapter of the Appraisal Institute members. At the charter level, you will be able to participate in chapter functions through:

• Attendance at chapter, regional, and national meetings.
• The right to vote on certain local chapter issues.
• The opportunity to hold certain chapter offices and to serve on certain chapter committees.

The costs of becoming a member of the Long Island Chapter

• Most members of the Appraisal Institute begin as associate members and pay $310 a year in dues to the national organization and local chapter dues that vary.

• After completing designation requirements, designated residential members pay $740 a year and designated general members pay $840 a year plus chapter dues.

• For individuals not pursuing a designation, affiliate membership is available for $190 a year plus chapter dues.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION REQUEST

Begin enjoying the heightened career opportunities that joining the Appraisal Institute can provide. Please complete the membership application request below and click 'Send'.  Upon receiving the application you must send in the completed application and the appropriate fees to the Appraisal's Institute's National Office in Chicago.  All instructions are included with the application.  If you have any questions, please contact our secretary, Francine Morgenstern at (516) 248-8964.  We look forward to welcoming you as a Member of the Appraisal Institute.