EARNING A DESIGNATION ARE YOU READY TO EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE? ARE YOU LOOKING TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER? WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEED UP YOUR INCOME GROWTH? IF EACH OF THESE ANSWERS IS YES, COME JOIN US! Knowledge. Experience. Integrity. These are the bywords of the professional members associated with the Hoosier State Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Appraisal Institute (AI) members pledge to abide by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice above and beyond the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Keeping this pledge through attendance at world renowned AI educational alternatives, by serving a wide range of clients for a broad array of assignments, and earning the confidence of those who rely on the highest quality real property valuation and consulting services on a daily basis sets Appraisal Institute members apart. Those who earn the MAI and SRA designations have a proven earnings advantage since AI designated members earn an average of 26 percent more than other appraisers.* New education programs being implemented by AI as part of changing requirements of The Appraisal Foundation Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) minimum criteria will allow the required courses to become licensed or certified to be brought to Indiana on a more frequent basis under Hoosier State Chapter (HSC) sponsorship. New modular course formats that take students away from their work for shorter blocks of time place AI far ahead of other education providers across the country. HSC is here to help. HSC has renewed its commitment to the Associate Guidance Committee to serve as mentors and help associate members become designated. We can provide current course, experience, test, and demonstration report requirements to earn the MAI and SRA. HSC is particularly interested in establishing an associate member group to serve as a networking opportunity and motivational resource for both residential and general associate members seeking the MAI and SRA designations. We know that just a few associates driven to earn designation will lead the way for a wave of future MAIs and SRAs. Let us know your interest and HSC will respond with support! Get your career on the fast track. Earn an AI designation. Members of the Hoosier State Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Professionals Providing Real Estate Solutions. To learn more about the designated difference, contact me personally or visit http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/membership/designated_mem.aspx. Thank you for considering the Hoosier State Chapter and the Appraisal Institute to help you grow as a professional appraiser! Carl H. Heckman, SRA Chair, Membership Development & Retention Committee *Two recent independent studies by Washington State University demonstrated that MAIs, SRPAs, and SRAs reported earnings averaging 26 percent more than other appraisers – whether designated by other associations or only licensed.