Welcome to the Appraisal Institute.

The Appraisal Institute is an international organization of professional real estate appraisers and valuation consultants with more than 20,000 members and 92 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad.

Members who hold the MAI, SRA, SRPA, SREA, or RM designations have met rigorous requirements relating to education, testing, experience, and demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability. Today and throughout its 75+ year history, the Appraisal Institute has been recognized as the leading organization for professional real estate appraisers.

Leader in Real Estate Appraisal Education

The Appraisal Institute is also recognized as the leader in real estate appraisal education, and is the world's largest publisher of appraisal literature. The San Diego Chapter is one of the larger chapters in the United States, and offers a wide range of nationally sponsored courses and seminars, as well as seminars oriented to the San Diego region.

If you are looking for an appraiser who is dedicated to excellence, or you want to become a knowledgeable appraiser capable of producing high quality valuations, you have come to the right place! For more information about the Appraisal Institute, click the link to the National Office of the Appraisal Institute.