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Certificates

Download the RAA/GAA certificate to use in your marketing—just add your name as you want it to appear and save it to your desktop:

• GAA certificate
• 5/18/2012 3:59:53 PM

Anaheim, November 12, 2011

Accurate home appraisal valuations are vital in today’s market; inaccurate appraisals can slow down or even cancel a home sale. Today Realtors® and other real estate experts gathered at the “Appraisals: What You Absolutely Need to Know” forum during the Realtors® Conference & Expo to addre...

Check your HUD-FHA Registry Status

Appraisers concerned about their registry status with HUD-FHA can check to see if they are on the Registry of HUD Appraisers.

Note: If the "exam passed" field is filled with a date in the appraiser's record, the appraiser i...

Legislative and Legal Initiatives

Legislative and Regulatory Lobbying Campaigns—Your voice is heard at all levels of government: local, state, and national. NAR protects the real estate industry from cumbersome legislation and undue regulation, and advocates legislative and regulatory changes that enhance your abilit...

The National Association of REALTORS® awards two appraisal designations:

• RAA - Residential Accredited Appraiser
• GAA - General Accredited Appraiser

The only appraisal designations with the strength and tradition of the REALTOR® name!

Criteria for the designations are:

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Market your business!

There are a number of ways you can promote your RAA/GAA Designation. Take advantage of the following benefits to get the most out of your membership, and market yourself as an accredited expert.

Exclusive Webinars

Special experts cover timely topics to keep you up-to-date on appraisal issues an...

Amendment I of the U.S. Bill of Rights states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to ...

Note: Some state associations, also have carriers they recommend (check with your state association for this information).

State/Local Appraisal Groups

Real Estate Appraisal Structures provide a vehicle for packaging and delivering products and services to appraisers at the state and local Association level. Structures that exist at this level include: Task Forces, Subcommittees/Committees and State Sec...