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'This is a fantastic way to kick off our year of big, bold actions to welcome the next generation of appraisers to the profession,' said The Appraisal Foundation President Kelly Davids. 'Today fulfills a long-held dream for our organization to financially support those committed to joining the ranks of our nation's appraisers. We will continue to advance impactful steps that build public trust and advance excellence in the appraiser workforce.'
You can access the application on the Appraisal Institute's Appraiser Diversity Initiative. Click here to visit the site.
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Background: The Appraisal Foundation is the nation's foremost authority on the valuation profession. The organization sets the Congressionally-authorized standards and qualifications for real estate appraisers, and provides voluntary guidance on recognized valuation methods and techniques for all valuation professionals. This work advances the profession by ensuring appraisals are independent, consistent, and objective. More information on The Appraisal Foundation is available at www.appraisalfoundation.org.
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