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Certification

Appraisers, Real Estate
Accredited Rural Appraiser Certification Description Appraisals of agricultural enterprises and rural properties demand qualified experts who understand the complexity and intricacy of modern agriculture and today's rural environment. Rural Appraisers serve land owners and lenders in providing property valuations upon which lenders, farmers, and investors can base lending or investment decisions. Certifying Organization American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers http://www.asfmra.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Accredited Rural Appraiser Website
Certification in Distressed Business Valuation Certification Description The Certification in Distressed Business Valuation (CDBV) is a unique valuation certification program designed to train and accredit professionals who value distressed assets, including distressed and/or bankrupt companies. Certifying Organization Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors https://www.aira.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification in Distressed Business Valuation Website
Certified Appraisal Reviewer Certification Description Earning an Appraisal Review Certification displays an individual's commitment to higher education and enhances one's ethical and professional experience standards. The individual's employer is also held to these higher standards by existing and potential clients, regulators and the entire appraisal industry. Certifying Organization National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers http://www.naifa.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Appraisal Reviewer Website
Certified Assessment Evaluator Certification Description The purpose of the CAE (Certified Assessment Evaluator) designation is to recognize professionalism and competency in a wide range of matters covering property valuation for tax purposes, property tax administration, and property tax policy. Certifying Organization International Association of Assessing Officers http://www.iaao.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Assessment Evaluator Website
Certified Commercial Investment Member Certification Description A CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) is a recognized expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry. The CCIM lapel pin is earned after successfully completing a designation process that ensures CCIMs are proficient not only in theory, but also in practice. This elite corps of CCIMs includes brokers, leasing professionals, investment counselors, asset managers, appraisers, corporate real estate executives, property managers, developers, institutional investors, commercial lenders, attorneys, bankers, and other allied professionals. Certifying Organization CCIM Institute http://www.ccim.com/?gmSsoPc=1 Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Commercial Investment Member Website
Certified International Property Specialist Certification Description No matter which international audience you cater to, the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation will provide you with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize your business. Certifying Organization National Association of Realtors https://www.nar.realtor/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified International Property Specialist Website
General Accredited Appraiser Certification Description Certified general appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should pursue the GAAsm designation. The GAAsm designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the National Association of REALTORS®. Certifying Organization National Association of Realtors https://www.nar.realtor/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No General Accredited Appraiser Website
Housing Credit Certified Professional Certification Description The Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) is a specialized designation for developers, property managers, asset managers and others working in the affordable housing industry through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Certifying Organization National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year Housing Credit Certified Professional Website
MAI Designation Certification Description MAI Designated members are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties and advise clients on real estate investment decisions. Students enrolled in an Appraisal Institute-approved Master's Degree Program may work toward their MAI designation while pursuing their advanced degrees. Certifying Organization Appraisal Institute http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No MAI Designation Website
National Insulation Energy Appraiser Certifying Organization National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation http://nationalitc.com/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes National Insulation Energy Appraiser Website
Real Property Review Appraiser Certification Description The RPRA is a professional designation that demonstrates the bearer is uniquely competent to conduct appraisal reviews of complex properties or situations. The RPRA's appraisal review provides a superior evaluation for all types of enterprises and properties and ensures that an appraisal is in compliance with regulations and professional standards. The RPRA signifies the highest level of expertise in the review appraisal process, expertise that far exceeds state certification and licensing requirements. To become an RPRA you must complete a rigorous program consisting of course work, experience, submission of a demonstration report and a comprehensive exam. Certifying Organization American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers http://www.asfmra.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Real Property Review Appraiser Website
Residential Accredited Appraiser Certification Description Certified residential appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should pursue the RAAsm designation. The RAAsm designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the National Association of REALTORS®. Certifying Organization National Association of Realtors https://www.nar.realtor/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Residential Accredited Appraiser Website
SRA Designation Certification Description SRA Designated members are experienced in the valuation of residential real property. Certifying Organization Appraisal Institute http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No SRA Designation Website

Appraisers, Real Estate

Certification Description
Appraisals of agricultural enterprises and rural properties demand qualified experts who understand the complexity and intricacy of modern agriculture and today's rural environment. Rural Appraisers serve land owners and lenders in providing property valuations upon which lenders, farmers, and investors can base lending or investment decisions.

Certifying Organization
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
http://www.asfmra.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Accredited Rural Appraiser Website

Certification in Distressed Business Valuation

Certification Description
The Certification in Distressed Business Valuation (CDBV) is a unique valuation certification program designed to train and accredit professionals who value distressed assets, including distressed and/or bankrupt companies.

Certifying Organization
Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors
https://www.aira.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Distressed Business Valuation Website

Certified Appraisal Reviewer

Certification Description
Earning an Appraisal Review Certification displays an individual's commitment to higher education and enhances one's ethical and professional experience standards. The individual's employer is also held to these higher standards by existing and potential clients, regulators and the entire appraisal industry.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers
http://www.naifa.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Appraisal Reviewer Website

Certified Assessment Evaluator

Certification Description
The purpose of the CAE (Certified Assessment Evaluator) designation is to recognize professionalism and competency in a wide range of matters covering property valuation for tax purposes, property tax administration, and property tax policy.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Assessing Officers
http://www.iaao.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Assessment Evaluator Website

Certified Commercial Investment Member

Certification Description
A CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) is a recognized expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry. The CCIM lapel pin is earned after successfully completing a designation process that ensures CCIMs are proficient not only in theory, but also in practice. This elite corps of CCIMs includes brokers, leasing professionals, investment counselors, asset managers, appraisers, corporate real estate executives, property managers, developers, institutional investors, commercial lenders, attorneys, bankers, and other allied professionals.

Certifying Organization
CCIM Institute
http://www.ccim.com/?gmSsoPc=1

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Commercial Investment Member Website

Certified International Property Specialist

Certification Description
No matter which international audience you cater to, the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation will provide you with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize your business.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Realtors
https://www.nar.realtor/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified International Property Specialist Website

General Accredited Appraiser

Certification Description
Certified general appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should pursue the GAAsm designation. The GAAsm designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the National Association of REALTORS®.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Realtors
https://www.nar.realtor/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

General Accredited Appraiser Website

Housing Credit Certified Professional

Certification Description
The Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) is a specialized designation for developers, property managers, asset managers and others working in the affordable housing industry through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year

Housing Credit Certified Professional Website

MAI Designation

Certification Description
MAI Designated members are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties and advise clients on real estate investment decisions. Students enrolled in an Appraisal Institute-approved Master's Degree Program may work toward their MAI designation while pursuing their advanced degrees.

Certifying Organization
Appraisal Institute
http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

MAI Designation Website

National Insulation Energy Appraiser

Certifying Organization
National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation
http://nationalitc.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

National Insulation Energy Appraiser Website

Real Property Review Appraiser

Certification Description
The RPRA is a professional designation that demonstrates the bearer is uniquely competent to conduct appraisal reviews of complex properties or situations. The RPRA's appraisal review provides a superior evaluation for all types of enterprises and properties and ensures that an appraisal is in compliance with regulations and professional standards. The RPRA signifies the highest level of expertise in the review appraisal process, expertise that far exceeds state certification and licensing requirements. To become an RPRA you must complete a rigorous program consisting of course work, experience, submission of a demonstration report and a comprehensive exam.

Certifying Organization
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
http://www.asfmra.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Real Property Review Appraiser Website

Residential Accredited Appraiser

Certification Description
Certified residential appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should pursue the RAAsm designation. The RAAsm designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the National Association of REALTORS®.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Realtors
https://www.nar.realtor/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Residential Accredited Appraiser Website

SRA Designation

Certification Description
SRA Designated members are experienced in the valuation of residential real property.

Certifying Organization
Appraisal Institute
http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

SRA Designation Website

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