The Maryland Association offers its members:

                Unified Political Voice - Active participation in the legislative and regulatory process is a major objective. We have had a long-standing relationship with The Appraisal Foundation www.appraisalfoundation.org  in Washington, DC, which by Congressional mandate sets the licensing and ethical standards for real estate appraisers nationwide. Our appointment to The Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council, with direct input to the Appraisal Standards Board (which wrote and maintains the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, or USPAP) and the Appraiser Qualifications Board (which establishes the minimum educational and experience requirements to be followed by the state licensing programs), was a significant achievement. In addition, MAA is a founding member of the Maryland Appraisers Coalition, comprised of the local chapters of the major professional appraiser organizations, and maintains a presence in Annapolis. We have been very active in advocating and supporting appraisal legislation and regulations to enhance the image of our profession. We work closely with members of the legislature as well as the Maryland Real Estate Appraisers Commission addressing issues such as Trainee criteria and supervision, peer review and investigation of complaints, strengthening the effectiveness of the Commission, and stronger licensing requirements.

                Education - The Maryland Association is the largest approved course provider in Maryland and the surrounding states for both pre-certification/licensing and continuing education and has conducted numerous classes at regular intervals since 1991. Taught by instructors with specialized knowledge and expertise, we currently have in excess of 65 different courses approved (many are also approved for Realtor CE), covering a wide variety of subjects to meet the ever-changing educational needs of our members.

              E&O, Healthcare, Identity Theft, and Pre-paid Legal Services - Many of our Association members have expressed the need to have other options to secure health insurance. As we know too well, this often is a difficult task for small independent businesses and sole practitioners. Additionally, other benefits and services typically reserved for larger businesses may seem "out of the question" for small business enterprises.

We are pleased to announce that MAA has made available an extensive array of healthcare, E&O, and other insurance and financial products, including identity theft and pre-paid legal services that will be offered on a highly personalized level to our members. A team of experienced professionals is available to our members for a coordinated approach that will assure that, as a member, your insurance and financial needs and goals are appropriately addressed.

Professional Cooperation - accomplished through statewide and regional networks. Our Directors are practicing appraisers drawn from and representing five regions throughout Maryland and the surrounding states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and D.C.. They are: