I am looking for a designation

[adventure0us1]

I am in the same position as the OP and have some of the same questions. How do you tell which organizations are active in your area. I only ask this because I have never seen and kind of marketing or advertising for either the AI or NAIFA in my local area. How do I determine who has a prescence here, here being in the Lehigh Valley of PA in case anybody knows off the top of there head.

 

[Lost Cause]

How do I determine who has a prescence here, here being in the Lehigh Valley of PA in case anybody knows off the top of there head.

As far as the AI goes, I recommend checking their website to see if they have a chapter in your area. I would be surprised if the AI didn't have a presence in the Lehigh Valley.

I feel safe in assuming that such information for NAIFA could be found on their website as well.

 

[adventure0us1]

The AI appears to be located more proximate to the area while the NAIFA chapter is located in Philly. Should that be my deciding criteria?

 

[Riick]

NAIFA has dropped their free courses.

 

[JT1974]

The AI appears to be located more proximate to the area while the NAIFA chapter is located in Philly. Should that be my deciding criteria?

Go to the next meeting for each of the organizations. I'm sure they would both be happy to talk with you and let you know what their organization has to offer. You may also find that more of your peers belong to one or the other and that may help you decide which way you want to go.

Also, remember that you can become a member of both orgs if you would like to.

 

[rescom]

MAI from the Appraisal Institute

Residential?

 

[adventure0us1]

Yes residential, sorry. Looking to A. broaden my horizons and B. get quality education. Would like to transition out of lender only work and would think the education and designation might make me more marketable. But that has been debated on this thread.