Career Details

SRPA Designation

Description

The SRPA membership designation is held by professionals who provide a wide range of services on all types of real property related to providing, opinions of value and review, among other things. Property types may include valuation of commercial, industrial, agricultural, residential, and vacant land.

Certifying Organization

Appraisal Institute

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Commercial Investment Member

Certifying Organization

CCIM Institute

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified International Property Specialist

Certifying Organization

National Association of Realtors

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Accredited Land Consultant

Certifying Organization

Realtors Land Institute

Type

A - Core

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