Organizations and Accreditations
American Society of Appraisers – The Valuation Expertise You Need
All Global Valuation reports are signed by an accredited Senior Appraiser holding the coveted ASA designation from the American Society of Appraisers, a professional society dedicated to fostering excellence in its membership through education, accreditation, publication and other services.
ASA, founded in 1936 and incorporated in 1952, is the oldest and only major appraisal organization representing all of the disciplines of appraisal specialists. It is one of eight major appraisal societies that in 1987 founded The Appraisal Foundation, a national nonprofit organization created to establish uniform criteria for professional appraisers. Since 1989, The Appraisal Foundation has been recognized by the U.S. Congress as the source for the development and promulgation of appraisal standards and qualifications.
ASA’s meticulous accreditation process ensures that ASA-accredited appraisers are accurate, impartial, and credible. They are educated and experienced in their fields and are respected members of their communities. They can deliver independent valuations that assure your property is appraised at its fair market value.
When you hire an ASA-accredited appraiser, you are assured the best valuation expertise on the market, because ASA-accredited appraisers bring knowledge of the market and profession, experience, and solid reputation to the job.
The Appraisal Foundation – Authorized by Congress as the Source of Appraisal Standards and Appraiser Qualifications
Global Valuation appraisers are State-Certified General Appraisers governed by The Appraisal Foundation, a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to the advancement of professional valuation.
Established by the appraisal profession in the U.S. in 1987, the Foundation has worked to foster professionalism in appraising and is recognized by the U.S. Congress as the source for the development and promulgation of appraisal standards and qualifications.
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) are the generally accepted standards for professional appraisal practice in North America. USPAP contains standards for all types of appraisal services including real estate, personal property, business and mass appraisal.
Appraisal reports from Global Valuation are prepared by State-Certified Appraisers, and always meet or exceed USPAP standards.
Appraisal Institute – Professionals Providing Real Estate Solutions
Members who hold the MAI membership designation are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties, and advise clients on real estate investment decisions.
Members who hold the MAI, SRPA and SRA designations have met rigorous requirements relating to education, experience and demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability.
Associate members of the Appraisal Institute are individuals who engage in activity governed by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and who may be pursuing an Appraisal Institute professional membership designation
The National Association of Realtors – The Voice for Real Estate
Global Valuation appraisers are members of The National Association of Realtors and also the Florida Association of Realtors, both of which foster high standards of professionalism and ethical business practices for members.
The National Association of Realtors strives to be the collective force influencing and shaping the real estate industry. It seeks to be the leading advocate of the right to own, use, and transfer real property; the acknowledged leader in developing standards for efficient, effective, and ethical real estate business practices; and valued by highly skilled real estate professionals and viewed by them as crucial to their success.
Working on behalf of America’s property owners, the National Association of Realtors provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system, and the right to own, use, and transfer real property.
