
Sac Sierra_Norcal Merger FAQ
The Sacramento Sierra Chapter Welcomes You!
It’s Official – We’ve Merged! Effective January 1, 2022 the Northern California Chapter and the Sacramento Sierra Chapters merged to form the Northern California Chapter.
“The merger means Sac Sierra joins one of the largest and influential chapters in the country. I’m excited to continue working with Steve Salmon, 2022 Chapter President, and I know our members will benefit from his leadership, as well as the organization and offerings of the Norcal chapter as a whole.”
– Jarrod Hodgson, MAI
2022 Northern California Chapter Vice President
Our Chapter is comprised of appraisal professionals you know and trust. Education is the core service we provide. In May 2020 we quickly pivoted and adapted our education to virtual classrooms to meet Stay in Place (SIP) requirements and COVID safety measures.
We look forward to and will continue to provide the “live” high-quality education that the appraisal community has depended upon for nearly 100 years once these regulations are lifted and it is safe for everyone to gather in person again.
ABOUT THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE
The Appraisal Institute is a global association of real estate appraisers, with nearly 23,000 valuation professionals in almost 60 countries 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. Appraisal Institute professionals benefit from an array of education and advocacy programs, and may hold the prestigious MAI, SRPA, SRA, AI-GRS, and AI-RRS designations.
THE SACRAMENTO SIERRA CHAPTER MISSION
Our mission is: (1) to support and advance our Designated members, Candidates, Practicing Affiliates, and Affiliates as the choice for real estate valuation solutions; (2) to uphold professional credentials, standards of professional practice and ethics for the public good; and (3) to promote an all-chapter focus that rallies support for chapter education, committee participation and chapter meetings.
OUR PROFESSIONALS
The majority of Appraisal Institute professionals are practicing real estate appraisers and property analysts who provide valuation-related services to such clients as mortgage lenders, financial institutions, government agencies, attorneys and financial planners as well as homeowners and other individual consumers. Appraisal Institute designated members have met rigorous requirements relating to education, testing, experience and demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability.
Those individuals holding the Appraisal Institute’s MAI and SRPA designations are experienced in commercial valuation, including industrial, retail and multifamily properties. Those holding the SRA designation are experienced in residential valuation. All Appraisal Institute professionals adhere to a strictly enforced Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
THE LEADER IN REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL EDUCATION
The Appraisal Institute is the acknowledged worldwide leader in residential and commercial real estate appraisal education. Its extensive curriculum of courses and specialty seminars provides a well-rounded education in valuation methodology for both the novice and seasoned practitioner.
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL LITERATURE
As the world’s largest publisher of real estate appraisal literature, the Appraisal Institute offers a wide range of books and other materials on subjects ranging from basic valuation theory and techniques to advanced applications. It also publishes two quarterly periodicals, The Appraisal Journal and Valuation magazine.
AI BENEFITS
Appraisal Institute professionals have access to a variety of benefits, including insurance programs, data resources and tools, and related business materials. The Appraisal Institute also houses the Lum Library, which provides support for the research needs of AI professionals as well as the profession at large.
ADVOCACY
The Appraisal Institute is active in advocacy efforts on behalf of its professionals and the industry at large. Primarily through its office in Washington, D.C., the organization communicates regularly with legislators and regulators to encourage the adoption of appraisal policies that best serve the public interest.
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