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About Professional Designations
There are dozens of professional organizations appraisers may choose to join or associate with, all of which differ in membership requirements. Some are local or regional groups and others have a national or international membership. However, they all have something in common; continuing education requirements and admonishment procedures for violating ethics and standards.
The credible national organizations offer professional designations awarded on successful completion of appraisal courses with comprehensive examinations, proof of experience through personal interviews with admissions committees, and a demonstration appraisal report, which could be compared to a master's thesis. Once designated, an appraiser typically must participate in mandatory continuing education programs.
Tony Marks has earned the SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute (AI), and the IFA designation from the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA).
SRA Designation
This designation is held by a real estate solutions provider, who is a member of the Appraisal Institute, and experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential real property. SRA designated members have met rigorous educational, experience, professional and ethical requirements. For more information about the Appraisal Institute and the SRA designation, click on the following link: http://www.appraisalinstitute.org
IFA Designation
A "Residential Appraisal Specialist", who is a member of the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA). IFA designated members have met (and continue to meet) extensive educational, experience, professional and ethical requirements. For more information about The National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers and the IFA designation, click on the following link: http://www.naifa.com
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