Michigan Association of Real Estate Appraisers (MAREA)

MAREA was founded in 1993 with the gathering of 35 Michigan real estate appraisers who’s goal was to form a statewide association for the purpose of promoting continuing education opportunities for appraisers. Membership is open to all Michigan real estate appraisers; associate members may include other interested persons and organizations such as lenders and government agencies. Today, MAREA membership has grown to approximately 400 members.

Benefits include:

• Substantial tuition discounts, including Michigan Law at no charge
• Additional 10% early enrollment discount (30 days prior to class)
• Timely informational updates
• Expert support hotline for appraisal related questions: 906-428-3950
• Referrals for appraisal work
• President's Message - updated 9/2011

Dues are $125 for one-year membership and $200 for two-year membership. Members are entitled to substantial discounts on tuition.

To become a member or to renew your membership, download the MAREA Application or call us at 906-227-2103 for more information.

Please contact Tom Gilbert, MAREA president, at 906-428-3950 or appraiseup@gmail.com, regarding appraisal courses and course content. If you have specific licensing questions, contact the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DLEG) at 517-241-9295. A wide variety of information is available at  www.michigan.gov/appraisers. Appraisers may also use this web site to search for approved continuing education courses and review the continuing education credits recorded for their current licensure year.