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Professionals Providing Real Estate Solutions

At the Northern California Chapter, you will find a community of appraisal professionals that you can rely on with confidence.

We are well-known and respected for the unmatched, unique learning and networking opportunities that we make available. We have provided high-quality, relevant real estate appraisal education trusted by real estate professionals for decades. Whether you are embarking on your career, looking to advance to the next level, or an established veteran, you will find both synchronous (via ZOOM) and live education options to meet your needs.

For 2025, we are offering “live” entry-level (Basic / Qualifying Education) and advanced-level (Designation Education) in the geographic areas that we service. You will find a variety of timely offerings available throughout the year. As we forge ahead, our goal is to continue to serve as a hub for appraisal professionals to connect while continuing to set the standard for exceptional, impactful education in the market.

Join us in shaping the future of the real estate appraisal profession through our quality education and collaborative opportunities.

About Us

Member Spotlight

Melissa Downing

MAI, AI-GRS

Newly Designated AI-GRS and 2026 Spring Conference Committee

Mitch Margolis

MAI

Newly Designated MAI and served on the 2024 Fall Conference Committee

Matt Atwood

MAI

Newly Designated MAI and Networking Technology Chair Presenter

Stacey Thoyre

MAI, WELL AP, CDEI, LEED Green Associate

National Education Chair, 2025 National President's Award and Claudia B. Carleton Legacy in Leadership Award

Joe Cormier-Knopp

MAI, AI-GRS

2025 Education Chair and 2026 Spring Conference Chair and 2026 Chapter Secretary

Richard M. Betts

MAI, SRA (retired)

Recipient of the 2024 Appraisal Institute's National Lifetime Achievement Award

Ashley Jordan

2026 Silicon Valley Branch Chapter Chair

Joe Lynch

SRA

2025 Dawn Molitor-Gennrich Education Award, Newly Designated SRA and ADU Webinar Presenter

Dawn Molitor-Gennrich

SRA, AI-RRS (1961-2023)

2023 Northern California Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award

Events & Education

The Appraisal Institute is the acknowledged worldwide leader in residential and commercial real estate appraisal education.

All Events
  • REAA Sacramento presents “Appraiser’s Guide to the New URAR”

    It's Synchronous! Learn from Where it is Convenient and Comfortable for You

    Offered synchronously via ZOOM in two-consecutive mornings. Instructor: Lou Rusert What You’ll Walk Away Knowing   A smarter form that adapts to the property — the new URAR auto-populates and dynamically […]

  • Central California Branch Chapter “Simply Social”

    Yosemite Falls Cafe 5123 N Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA, United States

      We will gather to enjoy in-person networking with no-host beverages and complementary appetizers! RSVP / Questions? Contact Central California Branch Chapter Chair, Bob James, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS.  

  • RES-NC Residential Northern California – Interactive Chat

    It's Synchronous! Participate from Where it is Convenient and Comfortable for You

    RES-NC, a Northern California Chapter program, connects residential appraisers through quarterly interactive “chats”. We will be discussing topics of importance to residential appraisers and encourage all residential appraisers to participate. […]

Join Us

Join the Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute today to further engage with like minded professionals and benefit from the opportunities to grow your career.

Education

The Appraisal Institute is the acknowledged worldwide leader in residential and commercial real estate appraisal education.

Appraisal Literature

As the world’s largest publisher of real estate appraisal literature, the Appraisal Institute offers a wide range of books and other materials.

Equal Opportunity

Organized in 1932, the Appraisal Institute advocates equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession.

Global Organization

The Appraisal Institute is a global association of real estate appraisers, with over 17,000 valuation professionals

Access To Resources

Appraisal Institute professionals have access to a variety of benefits, including insurance programs, data resources and tools, and related business materials.

Professional

The Appraisal Institute is a global association of real estate appraisers, with over 17,000 valuation professionals