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Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
The Appraisal Institute is a nonprofit professional association for real estate appraisers, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It maintains a Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice that govern ethical and competent practice and promote equal opportunity within the profession. The organization conducts professional education, advocacy, and credentialing programs supporting both residential and commercial real estate appraisal. It serves both members and non-members in the appraisal community, providing guidance and credentialing to improve the reliability of appraisals across markets. Based in Chicago, Illinois, it describes itself as a mid-sized nonprofit focused on education, advocacy, and professional standards for the industry. In 2025 it announced the launch of the Certified Residential Beta program, a new initiative related to its appraisal experience offerings.