Membership Benefits: By joining AAREA you become a member and support Arizona's largest appraisal organization, representing appraisers statewide, including those who belong to other organizations.

Advocacy: AAREA stands up for the rights of appraisers both nationally and state levels.

Statewide Representation: AAREA is not geographically based, but includes appraisers throughout the state and listens to what appraisers say through our surveys.  We give appraisers a voice!

Legislative Updates: AAREA keeps appraisers posted on changes at the Department of Financial Institutions or Arizona Legislature that affect Arizona Appraisers.

Professional Safeguards: AAREA keeps up with what is going on and the threats to our profession, whether it is from outside forces or in the modification of USPAP or appraisal qualifications.  We keep you informed.

Standards & Surveys: We analyze and report any changes in appraisal standards that are proposed by the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) and take surveys of your opinions. 

Peer Review Support: AAREA's Peer Review Committee provides a resource where you can ask questions and have appraisals reviewed without violating the Ethics Rule of USPAP.

Educational Webinars: We provide webinars that will introduce you to the people who make decisions regarding our profession and who can explain the what and why of those decisions.

Designation Programs: AAREA has a designation program that gives appraisers the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to quality appraisals and earn the DRA Designation.

Financial Benefits: AAREA offers financial benefits such as the Office Depot discount card and discounts on sponsored classes.