Advocacy Library
Welcome to the PDF and Video Library that houses documents that are related to State and Federal Government affairs.
Appraisal Licensing Modernization
We are working to bring appraisal licensing into the 21st Century with the Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act.
AI Calls for AMC Fee Disclosure
AI encourages the CFPB to mandate the separation of fees on settlement disclosure forms.
AI & REVAA on DoL's Independent Contractor Proposed Rule
AI and REVAA co-write letter to the Department of Labor on their proposed independent contractor proposed rule.
AI on Reconsideration of Value Proposal
AI joins real estate groups on a letter to the federal banking agencies endorsing the Tidewater Initiative.
Appraisal Orgs on ROV Technical Changes
The undersigned professional appraisal organizations appreciate the agencies’ collective efforts to develop guidance
around Reconsiderations of Value (ROVs) to provide financial institutions, consumers, and appraisers with a more
transparent and consistent process.
AI Team Produces Valuation Bias Report
AI Bias Research Solutions Project Team (BRSPT Project Team) reviewed available research and recommend appropriate next steps for the Appraisal Institute in Valuation Bias Report.
Appraisal Bias Advocacy Testimony
Craig Steinley, President, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS testifies to the ASC during the hearing on Appraisal Bias. His testimony discusses what AI has been working on regarding the appraisal bias issue and fostering diversity in the appraisal profession.
AI to VA on Minimum Property Requirements Proposal
AI Responds to VA Proposal on Minimum Property Requirements
Value Acceptance and Its Impact
Hear from Fannie Mae on the new Value Acceptance (Appraisal Waiver) program and its impact on appraisers.