Is there a way to get in touch with recently licensed MAI’s?
Pretty much the title. My firm is interested in bringing a freshly licensed MAI on board which we have never done. I don’t know where to start — does anyone know a good source or connection for this?
[{"id": "g0hjcwf", "text": "Pretty sure the appraisal institute\u2019s newsletter lists all the new MAI\u2019s", "replies": [{"id": "g0hrpna", "text": "Awesome thanks", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "g0hphjr", "text": "This might be a good start--it's the Appraisal Institute's search page for appraisers with AI designations, including the MAI:  \n\n\n[https://ai.appraisalinstitute.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=aifaasearch](https://ai.appraisalinstitute.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=aifaasearch)  \n\n\nOut of curiosity, why are y'all looking specifically for a newly-minted MAI? Whatever the case, good luck and I hope this helps!", "replies": [{"id": "g0hrobb", "text": "Thanks! Probably because it is easier to offer someone fresh an entry level position/salary compared to a seasoned vet. I\u2019m not sure though that is just my guess", "replies": [{"id": "g0i5m9y", "text": "An appraiser with an MAI is not going to be entry level. I think I heard it takes on average 7 years. Took me 8, but yeah it isn't easy and is certainly overqualified for an entry level appraisal job. Hope I didn't misunderstand that!", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "g0i5qv7", "text": "Can you share your general location, out of curiosity?", "replies": [{"id": "g1nreq7", "text": "Southeast region", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "g0ifcm2", "text": "As indicated, an MAI isn't entry level. States can offer different licensing designations. But an MAI is a voluntary designation that requires quite a bit of experience.\n\nWould it be safe to assume this is the first time your office has tried to hire an appraiser?", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "g0itz3f", "text": "This doesn't make sense.  \n\n&amp;#x200B;\n\nIm an MAI, if you can do it in less than 5 years; kudos to you.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "g0hqica", "text": "MAI isn\u2019t a license, it\u2019s a designation conferred by a private organization, The Appraisal Institute. Their website and newsletter publishes newly awarded ones every month.\n\nSource: Am MAI", "replies": [{"id": "g0hriz6", "text": "Thanks for correcting me!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]