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Media Resource Center

The Appraisal Institute’s Media Resource Center is your source for all the information you need about the real estate appraisal profession. Members of the media can find news releases, fact sheets and more here. Our Communications staff is available to provide expert sources for interviews on all real estate valuation topics.

News Releases
Check out news from the Appraisal Institute on a variety of issues:
Appraisal Institute Opposes Obama Administration’s Plan for Homeowner ‘Short Sales’ – 03-09-10

AI President Featured on In-Flight Radio Show; Sellers’ Interview to Reach 10.5 Million Travelers – 03-01-10

Appraisal Institute Releases First Audio Book; ‘Scope of Work’ Available for Download, on CD – 03-01-10

Click here for more news releases.

Appraiser News Online
Appraiser News Online is the Appraisal Institute’s free online news service that provides ongoing coverage of industry trends, legislative issues and regulatory developments affecting appraisers, as well as Appraisal Institute education, publication and membership offerings.

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Fact Sheets
Learn more by downloading these handouts:
HVCC Myths & Realities
Appraising in a Declining Market
Appraisal Institute Fact Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions about Appraisals
and Real Estate Appraisers
Myths and Realities about Real Estate Appraisals and Appraisers
Officers’ Biographies, Photos

Media Contact
The Appraisal Institute’s Communications Department is here to assist members of the media. Whether it’s providing materials and other information or scheduling interviews with the Appraisal Institute’s officers and other experts, we’re here to help.
Ken Chitester, Director of Communications
O: 312-335-4290
F: 312-335-4291
kchitester@appraisalinstitute.org

Market Data
The Appraisal Institute provides a continuous monitor of the economy and real estate markets by supplying market data from a variety of sources for appraisers to keep abreast of market trends. To see the latest information, click here.