About the Appraisal Summit

The Columbia Institute
The Columbia Institute offers live appraisal qualify and continuing education across the United States and online.

National Association of Appraisers
The National Association of Appraisers is a non-profit 501c(6) professional association that is dedicated to advocating for the interests of professional appraisers, providing timely accurate information and professional development.

The Columbia Institute and the National Association of Appraisers are once again pleased to co-host the annual Appraisal Summit, Nov. 6-9, 2021 in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

Get ready because this year it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!  This will be our 13th year bringing together industry members to promote awareness, share expertise, and celebrate active working appraisers. Our focus is to go beyond, to educate, empower and envision the future of appraising…but, we can’t do this without you! 

The Summit is projected to attract approximately 500 appraisers, appraisal managers, regulators, and lenders. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with your peers, grow professionally, and be celebrated for all your contributions to our profession.

APPRAISAL SUMMIT HISTORY
The Appraisal Summit (formerly the Appraisal Summit and Expo) was started for three reasons.  First, with all the problems appraisers were having across the states in 2008 and 2009, we saw a need to pull them together, and give them an opportunity to exchange information on a national basis. 

Second, we believed that while traditional ACE classes might be good, they do not provide exposure to a wide variety of information from some of the most influential members of the valuation and financial services groups.  Third, it offers exposure to exhibitors who offer a wide variety of timely appraisal services.

Attending the Summit gives you the opportunity to hear from appraisal leaders who are making a difference in the profession.

The Summit is focused on “the Boots on the Ground” appraiser, not the “suits.”

Networking… a lot of business communication is done via the phone, email, post, newsletters, and social media.  No matter how great they may be, they cannot replace a face-to-face dialogue.

Earn Appraiser Continuing Education (this includes pre-Summit education).

Hear what’s going on from a national perspective.

Great door prizes from exhibitors.

Participation gives you the opportunity to meet with other appraisers and form a network of resources.

Celebrate your profession and your place in it.

The final reason… it’s just fun!