Rio Grande Chapter

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Connect. Learn. Thrive. Welcome to the Rio Grande Chapter!


The Rio Grande Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is your one-stop shop for professional development and locating appraisers. We're dedicated to bringing appraisers together and helping them excel. We offer a wide range of educational programs, from introductory courses to advanced topics in property economics. For the public we offer a quick link to find appraisers in your area. The Appraisal Institute: A Global Network With nearly 16,000 members in 50 countries, the Appraisal Institute is a powerful force in the real estate valuation industry. We champion ethical standards, superior education, and professional designations like MAI, SRPA, SRA, AI-GRS, and AI-RRS.





Upcoming Educational Events

The Appraisal Institute offers world-class education that will help you advance your career. Enroll today for our chapter’s To view all upcoming Rio Grande Chapter Educational Offerings visit www.appraisalinstitute.org/rio-grande

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Why Casitas Stay Unbuilt, by Mark Raney, SRA

m.raney@comcast.net · October 01, 2026

Permission is not production. Albuquerque opened the door to casitas and kept them small enough for older pipes and alleys. The...

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Ask an Appraiser

m.raney@comcast.net · September 29, 2026

Fellow members, We have added an Ask an Appraiser section to the Rio Grande website at www.ai-riogrande.org. If this section gr...

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Q&A with Mark Raney, SRA and M Realty

admin@ivsinfo.net · September 21, 2026

General Market + Appraiser Perspective 1) From an appraiser’s standpoint, how would you describe the current Albuquerque market...

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