The Appraisal Institute is a global membership association of professional real estate appraisers, with 25,000 members and 91 chapters throughout the world. Its mission is to advance professionalism and ethics, global standards, methodologies, and practices through the professional development of property economics worldwide. Organized in 1932, the Appraisal Institute advocates equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession and conducts its activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
In 1986, the instability in the real estate and mortgage lending professions led nine leading professional appraisal organizations in North America to form the Ad Hoc Committee on Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. These groups agreed upon a generally accepted set of standards that were then adopted by the eight American appraisal organizations. With the adoption of the Standards, The Appraisal Foundation was established in 1987 to implement the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) through an independent board, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB).
International Association of Assessing Officers
The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) is the internationally recognized leader and preeminent source for innovation, education, and research in property appraisal, assessment administration, and property tax policy. The International Association of Assessing Officers is a nonprofit, educational and research association. It is a professional membership organization of government assessment officials and others interested in the administration of the property tax. The IAAO was founded in 1934, and now has a membership of more than 8,000 members worldwide from governmental, business, and academic communities.
Flagship GIS, Inc. is located in Suwanee, GA. Flagship GIS maintains a very extensive map and aerial photo system. Point to point measurements and the ability to zoom in on a particular parcel are possible. In addition to the map features, current year appraisal values are available. Search options include PPIN, owner name, parcel number, street, subdivision and property value.
eMapsPlus is an advanced online service available for accessing GIS property data. This powerful tool is used for the specific needs of the casual user as well as the wider, on-going commercial requirements of property related businesses. GIS data hosting service provides online access to maps and property data via the internet. eMapsPlus.com allows users to navigate the map, identify parcels, and perform various search functions as well as reporting and creating mail labels.
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Alabama Association of Assessing Officials
The Alabama Association of Assessing Officials, AAAO, is a professional association that is striving to promote equalization through the promotion of a professional educational program. The Alabama Association of Assessing Officials began in 1981. There are 400 members of the Association, as to date.
Alabama Legislative Information System Online
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