Who We Are
The Appraisal Institute is a global membership association of professional real estate appraisers, with 25,000 members and 91 chapters throughout the world. Its mission is to advance professionalism and ethics, global standards, methodologies, and practices through the professional development of property economics worldwide. Organized in 1932, the Appraisal Institute advocates equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession and conducts its activities in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Members of the Appraisal Institute benefit from an array of professional education and advocacy programs, and may hold the prestigious MAI, SRPA and SRA designations.To read more about the organization and its designations, click here to visit the national site.
The Savannah Chapter
The Savannah Area Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is active in providing its members annual educational opportunities in the form of full week long courses along with seminars to help meet continuing education requirements. In addition, we have up to six chapter meetings, which are normally held over lunch with guest speakers providing information on pertinent topics such as: environmental issues, market segments, inspection techniques, and panel discussions. These meetings are free to members and most often include lunch along with occasional continuing education credit. They are also a great way to meet and network with appraisers active in our market area. We welcome members from the coastal areas of Georgia and South Carolina along with other portions of south and southeast Georgia.Although we focus much of our efforts on the educational opportunities and meetings, we also provide practical data for appraisers and other local real estate professionals on a daily basis by providing a deed record service known as the Daily Record. This service is the premier data source for tracking deed transfers in Chatham, Bryan, and Effingham Counties.
The Savannah Area Chapter also provides opportunities for networking in a more casual atmosphere. We strive to offer two socials each year. Our summer party is typically a family-oriented outing, with activities designed to allow us to fellowship and unwind in a relaxed atmosphere. The annual Christmas Party is also a casual social outing hosted by one of Savannah’s picturesque meeting facilities with plenty of good food and plenty of holiday cheer.
By joining the Appraisal Institute and affiliating with our chapter, you are provided with the above benefits along with countless others. For more information on becoming an affiliate or associate member of the Appraisal Institute, click here to visit the national site.