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How Do I Earn the MAI Designation?

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MAI stands for Member of the Appraisal Institute. The Appraisal Institute is based in the U.S. with over 18,000 members worldwide, representing highly-decorated real estate appraisers. These events are also a valuable networking opportunity to meet and connect with other leaders of the valuation industry.

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How to Contest a Bad Appraisal

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Updating your house’s decor. Can You Change the Appraiser’s opinion? The appraisal itself is essentially your appraiser’s valuation opinion. If you tell the appraiser they’re wrong, you won’t get a positive response. Can You Hire Another Appraiser? Hardwood floors.