The Appraisal Institute
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Mark J. Hanson, the principal of The Hanson Organization, has been awarded the MAI, AI-GRS and SRA appraisal designations. The Appraisal Institute confers MAI Designated membership on commercial and general real estate appraisal professionals demonstrating the highest standards of education, expertise and ethics. In its continuing mission to elevate the real estate valuation profession, the Appraisal Institute specifies rigorous requirements for MAI Designated membership regarding experience, education and moral character.
The MAI and SRA designations have long been recognized by courts of law, government agencies, financial institutions and investors as a mark of excellence in the field of real estate valuation and analysis. Brokers, bankers, lenders, buyers and sellers working with appraisers who are Appraisal Institute MAI Designated members have demonstrated knowledge, experience, and commitment to the profession, and agree to adhere to the organization’s strict code of professional ethics and standards of professional appraisal practice.
The Appraisal Institute is a global professional association of real estate appraisers, with nearly 18,000 professionals in almost 50 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. Individuals of the Appraisal Institute benefit from an array of professional education and advocacy programs, and may hold the prestigious MAI, SRPA, SRA, AI-GRS and AI-RRS designations.
The Appraisal Institute currently confers the MAI designation on those who are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties. The SRA designation is held by those who are experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential real property. The AI-GRS membership designation is held by professionals who can provide reviews of appraisals of a wide range of property types, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, residential, vacant land and others. Learn more at www.appraisalinstitute.org.
