Credentials
Designations & Certifications
Our credentials matter to your lender, attorney, or court. Here's what they mean and why they demonstrate our commitment to professional excellence.
Professional Designations
The MAI designation is the highest professional credential awarded by the Appraisal Institute, the nation's largest professional association of real estate appraisers. MAI-designated appraisers have completed rigorous coursework, demonstrated experience in the valuation of commercial, industrial, and other income-producing properties, and passed comprehensive examinations. Our principals hold the MAI designation.
Awarded by: Appraisal Institute
The CCIM designation is awarded by the CCIM Institute to commercial real estate practitioners who have demonstrated expertise in financial and market analysis, user decision analysis, investment analysis, and ethical standards. CCIMs bring a commercial investment perspective to appraisal and consulting engagements.
Awarded by: CCIM Institute
The CRE designation is awarded by The Counselors of Real Estate to professionals who have demonstrated exceptional expertise and judgment in providing real property counsel. CRE members are recognized for their objectivity, integrity, and high standards of professional practice — making the designation particularly valuable in complex consulting, litigation, and advisory engagements.
Awarded by: The Counselors of Real Estate
The ASA designation is conferred by the American Society of Appraisers to professionals who have met rigorous education, experience, and examination requirements. The ASA credential is widely recognized across valuation disciplines including real property, and signals a commitment to the highest standards of appraisal education and ethical practice.
Awarded by: American Society of Appraisers
All appraisers at our firm hold the State Certified General (SCG) classification issued by the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board (LREAB). SCG appraisers are licensed to appraise all types of real property, including complex commercial and income-producing properties. This is the highest state-level appraisal credential in Louisiana.
Awarded by: Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board
All appraisals are prepared in conformance with USPAP, established by The Appraisal Foundation and adopted as the national standard. USPAP compliance is required for federally regulated lending transactions and is the baseline for defensible, legally credible appraisals.
Awarded by: The Appraisal Foundation
Regulatory & Lender Compliance
FIRREA Compliance
Our appraisals meet requirements of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) for federally regulated lending institutions.
Interagency Appraisal Guidelines
Reports conform to current interagency appraisal and evaluation guidelines issued by federal banking regulators (OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, NCUA).
Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac
Our multifamily appraisals conform to agency guidelines for primary market and secondary market deliverables.
SBA Appraisal Requirements
We are experienced with SBA 7(a) and 504 appraisal requirements for small business lending.
Professional Affiliations
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