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APPRAISAL SECTION

The Appraisal Section is for members who have an interest in appraisal beyond the collective needs of the NAR. Members keep current on key developments and trends through a monthly newsletter, a section membership directory, new flashes about “hot” appraisal issues, the latest news from the Appraisal Foundation, the Appraiser Qualifications Board and the Appraisal Standards Board.

Designations:

GAA (General Accredited Appraiser). Awarded to state general certified appraisers. Candidates must have one (1) year minimum experience (in addition to the experience required to obtain state certification) and complete sixty (60) hours of tested course work.

RAA (Residential Accredited Appraiser). Awarded to state residential certified appraisers. Candidates must have one (2) year minimum experience (in addition to the experience required to obtain state certification) and complete forty-five (45) hours of tested course work.

INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECTION

Supports the unique professional needs of those interested in international real estate. Members receive a membership directory, discounts on courses leading to the CIPS designation, a newsletter containing information about trends in foreign investment, profiles of successful international transactions, a calendar of meetings, tax and legal updates, and other information essential to understanding the international marketplace, as well as information about international Section meetings, property marketing sessions and educational courses and seminars.

Designations:

CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist). Earned by completing five (5) CIPS courses totaling seven (7) days of instruction, submitting documentation for three (3) itnernational transactions, and earning 100 elective points. Elective points are earned for such things a overseas travel, speaking a foreign language, etc.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SECTION

In Partnership with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), the Section keeps members current on key developments and trends facing today’s property manager. Members receive a bi-monthly newsletter which provides a quick, easy to read synopsis of currently property management programs.