Appraisal Institute Announces Major Strategic Initiatives for Valuation Profession

CHICAGO (Oct. 8, 2013) – The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today announced three major strategic initiatives that have the potential to fundamentally reshape the global valuation profession. The Appraisal Institute will: · Issue proposed standards of valuation practice that could serve as an alternative for valuation professionals where national or other standards are not required; · Expand delivery of Appraisal Institute education, becoming more proactive in identifying and pursuing appraisal educational