SRA designation (source: The Appraisal Institute https://appraisalinstitute.org  ) Tamora K Papas, SRA, CRP https://appraisalinstitute.org/findappraiser/default.aspx
SRA is a designation conferred by the Appraisal Institute. The Appraisal Institute is an international membership association of professional real estate appraisers, with more than 25,000 members and 91 chapters throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. Its mission is to advance its members professionalism and ethics, global standards, methodologies, and practices through the professional development of property economics worldwide. The SRA designation, the Institute's most prestigious for its members who practice primarily residential appraisal, is held by real estate solutions providers who are experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential real property. All Appraisal Institute members adhere to a strictly enforced Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices.

SRA designates must meet the following requirements:
  • Pass rigorous education requirements 
  • Submit residential experience which must meet strict criteria
  • Receive credit for a demonstration appraisal report
  • Conduct his or her professional activities in accordance with the4 Appraisal Institute's Code of Professional Ethics and are subject to a peer review process, which enforces the Code of Professional Ethics
  • Appraisal Institute SRA members are required to adhere to strict continuing education requirements to ensure they are up-to-date with the evolving real estate field.

    Because of its rigorous requirements and commitment to providing valuable information, continuing education and other valuable resources to its members, you can be confident an appraiser with an SRA designation will provide you with the very highest quality residential appraisal service.