The Appraisal Foundation is the leading authority on the valuation profession in the United States. As an organization, they establish the Congressionally authorized standards and qualifications for real estate appraisers and personal property appraisers. They also provide voluntary guidance on recognized valuation methods and techniques for all valuation professionals.

Their mission is to ensure that appraisals are independent, consistent, and objective. The Foundation is headquartered in Washington, DC, and is directed by a Board of Trustees. It consists of two independent boards, the Appraiser Qualifications Board and the Appraisal Standards Board, which work to adapt the profession to changing circumstances and promote its advancement.

If you want to learn more about the Foundation, you can download their overview or visit their FAQs page. With close to one hundred affiliated organizations, corporations, and government agencies, the Foundation is dedicated to preserving public trust in the valuation profession