The day before the Second Annual Valuation Law Symposium, the North Carolina Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will host its 2026 Legislative Reception and Chapter Business Meeting in Raleigh on June 10, 2026. This event continues to grow as one of the chapter’s most important opportunities to strengthen relationships between valuation professionals, policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders from across North Carolina.

Advocacy remains one of the most important responsibilities of any professional organization. The appraisal profession continues to face rapid changes involving regulation, modernization, public trust, valuation alternatives, and housing policy. The Legislative Reception provides a meaningful forum for appraisers to engage directly with decision makers and industry partners while helping ensure the voice of the valuation profession remains represented in conversations shaping the future of real estate valuation and housing markets.

As part of the chapter’s ongoing advocacy efforts, the North Carolina Chapter of the Appraisal Institute has identified three primary policy priorities for 2026. First, the chapter continues to monitor the growing use of Property Data Collectors (PDCs) and alternative valuation products to help ensure valuation assignments maintain appropriate competency, transparency, and public trust protections. Second, the chapter is advocating for greater transparency regarding Appraisal Management Company (AMC) fees versus appraiser compensation so consumers and market participants have a clearer understanding of where valuation-related fees are allocated. Third, the chapter is supporting efforts to improve consistency in residential measurement standards and terminology across the real estate and valuation industries, recognizing the importance of uniformity for appraisers, brokers, lenders, and consumers alike.

The Legislative Reception is also an opportunity for members to reconnect with peers, expand professional relationships, and participate in chapter business and strategic discussions. Whether you are actively involved in advocacy or simply interested in the future direction of the profession, we encourage members to join us in Raleigh on June 10th and continue the conversation at the Valuation Law Symposium on June 11th. Together, these events represent two outstanding days of education, leadership, and professional engagement for appraisers across North Carolina.

Sincerely,

Nathan Pippin, SRA
Secretary – North Carolina Appraisal Institute