ACOW 2023 Spring Conference – May 4th and 5th
This conference will be at the Spokane Club in Spokane, WA. For more information and prices click here or on the 2023 Spring Conference Tab.
This is an event you do not want to miss!
The Appraisers’ Coalition of Washington (ACOW) is a Washington non-profit corporation organized by the Washington chapters of the appraisal organizations and consists of Organization Members, Individual Members, and Affiliate Member within Washington State.
The purposes of ACOW are as follows:
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To educate and communicate with members of the appraisal profession or with any persons concerned with valuation of real or personal property in Washington about legislative and regulatory issues.
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To support the maintenance and improvement of The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and its effective enforcement by the State of Washington.
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To foster and promote the appraisal profession to the general public through education, research, and publications.
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To raise the funds necessary to administer the activities of this non-profit Corporation and to use such funds to carry out the purposes and objectives of this non-profit Corporation.
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To promote the public interest and to foster greater public trust and confidence in professional appraisal practice through non-partisan interaction with legislative bodies, government regulatory agencies and other related organizations.
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ACOW’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Statement
The Appraisers’ Coalition of Washington (ACOW) is a Washington State appraiser organization, whose Board of Directors consists of state-credentialed appraisers. ACOW fosters and promotes the appraisal profession to the public through education, communication, research, and publications as well as non-partisan interaction with legislative bodies, government regulatory agencies, and other professional organizations. In principle and in practice, ACOW values and pursues participation that is inclusive and diverse. ACOW promotes involvement and expanded access to leadership opportunities regardless of the actual or perceived race, national origin, or other protected characteristics of any person. ACOW will provide leadership, commit time, provide resources, and raise the funds necessary to accomplish this objective.
As a discipline, DE&I is any policy or practice designed to make people of various backgrounds feel welcome and ensure they have support to perform to the fullest of their abilities in the workplace. Diversity refers to the presence of differences within a given setting; in the workplace, that may mean differences in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic background. Equity is the act of ensuring that processes and programs are impartial, and fair and provide equal possible outcomes for every individual. Inclusion is the practice of making people feel a sense of belonging at work.
MEETINGS
ACOW monthly board meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM
All are welcome to attend.
Meetings are held via Zoom. If you would like an invitation to the meeting, please email info@acow-wa.org and you will be sent a link to join the meeting.
Please Plan to Begin Promptly!
ACOW NEWS
ACOW publishes a monthly newsletter and other informative information as it comes to our attention. If you would like to receive a copy of ACOW’s news and other updates, please email info@acow-wa.org, provide us your name and email address and we will add you to our contact list.
The Appraisers’ Coalition of Washington (ACOW) Joins the National Association of Appraisers (NAA) Board of Governers.
ACOW’s membership on the NAA Board of Governors will give ACOW access to a network of appraisal professionals who are committed to provide a voice for appraisers in national and local laws, regulations, rules and lender policy that affects our profession and livelihood. It also provides ACOW with continuously updated information to assure we are fully informed and current on activities, including changing requirements of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and other market participants.
It will also allow other state appraisal organizations such as ACOW to learn what the Appraisers’ Coalition of Washington has done and is doing to protect Washington State Appraisers and their profession.
Appraisal Watchdog
Need to take action now. Helpful links to programs designed to help appraisers and consumers.
Washington State Legislature
One of our jobs at ACOW is to keep track of pending legislation that affects the Real Estate Appraisers of Washington State. To learn more about what is happening in Olympia today.
Regulatory Agencies
The Appraisal Foundation provides regulation, standards and qualifications for real estate professionals. To learn more about The Appraisal Foundation click the button.
Appraisal Watchdog
Need to take action now. Helpful links to programs designed to help appraisers and consumers.
Washington State Legislature
One of our jobs at ACOW is to keep track of pending legislation that affects the Real Estate Appraisers of Washington State. To learn more about what is happening in Olympia today.
Regulatory Agencies
The Appraisal Foundation provides regulation, standards and qualifications for real estate professionals. To learn more about The Appraisal Foundation click the button.
