About AIC – Nova Scotia
AIC-NS is the first point of contact for those in Nova Scotia wishing to join the AIC and to become a registered member of the Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association (NSREAA). AIC-NS will:
- Help individuals become a member of AIC and NSREAA by:
- Reviewing education and experience of prospective members
- Providing necessary application forms
- Processing the applications for Student and Candidate Members
- Guide members through the designation process by:
- Liaising with AIC’s education partner, UBC
- Informing members of current requirements and deadlines
- Administering the Applied Experience Program
- Administering the Professional Competency Interviews examinations
- Seek and post career opportunities for members
- Organize Professional Practice Seminars within a classroom setting
- Organize professional development seminars within Nova Scotia to attain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits
- Change membership status for retirement, resignation or compassionate leave, as required
- Reinstate a membership
- Provide guidance on how to become a volunteer for AIC
- Inform members on key issues through newsletters, publications and notices
- Promote members and the profession through local marketing, promotion and advocacy activities
- Host provincial networking opportunities and meetings
AIC-NS also assists the public by:
- Answering inquiries about the appraisal process
- Providing expert advice to the media on appraisal topics
- Providing information about appraisal as a career
- Ensuring that members adhere to mandatory professional standards