REAL ESTATE VALUATION ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION

What REAL ESTATE VALUATION ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION does

REVAA (Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association) is a national 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 2010 and headquartered at a virtual office address (712 Vista Boulevard, PMB 129, Waconia, MN). It serves as the recognized advocacy body for the U.S. residential real estate valuation industry, with a stated mission to promote awareness and advocacy for the AMC ecosystem. The organization represents 21 member companies — most of the major U.S. Appraisal Management Companies, including Clear Capital, Cotality, ServiceLink, Opteon, First American Mortgage Solutions, Stewart Valuation Intelligence, Solidifi, and Accurate Group — and engages with federal regulators (CFPB, FHA), the GSEs (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), state legislatures, and state appraisal boards on behalf of its membership. REVAA does not build proprietary technology products; its core offering is a shared industry voice, regulatory monitoring, and member collaboration infrastructure.

The organization's tangible deliverables include: (i) a centralized Background Check Program delivered through Sterling Talent Solutions and ShieldHub, enabling member AMCs to vet appraisers, brokers, and real estate agents through a single low-cost channel; (ii) a public Valuation Products Information Portal educating the market on appraisals, Automated Valuation Models (AVMs), Broker Price Opinions, Appraisal Risk Reviews, and Desk Reviews; and (iii) a curated panel directory that connects licensed appraisers to member AMC work pipelines. REVAA's strategic partnerships with The Appraisal Foundation (USPAP standards body) and The Appraisal Institute provide member companies with continuing education pathways.

REVAA generates revenue through recurring membership fees paid by AMC and valuation provider members (model classified as subscription/recurring). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; membership is solicited through direct outreach by Executive Director Mark Schiffman. Operations are supported by a small staff (11–50 employees) and a cross-member Board of Directors (2026 Board: Ed Austin / SingleSource as President, Duane Andrews / Clear Capital as Treasurer, Eric Evans / ServiceLink, Jeff Dickstein / Stewart). REVAA holds no patents, no recorded funding rounds, and no parent company — it is a member-governed nonprofit.

Name

REAL ESTATE VALUATION ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION

Legal name

Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association

Website

https://revaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association (REVAA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 2010 that advocates for the U.S. residential real estate valuation industry. It represents 21 Appraisal Management Company members, including most major U.S. AMCs, and supports them with regulatory advocacy, a shared background-check program, and industry education.

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Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (531320), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Real Estate (6500)

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Real Estate Valuation Review & Litigation/Dispute Support Advisory

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Real Estate Advisory & Consulting (Investment, Strategy)

Keywords

• Appraisal management companies
• Residential property valuation
• Real estate advocacy
• Industry trade association
• Valuation industry standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: REVAA generates revenue through membership fees from Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) and valuation providers. As a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, membership dues support the association's advocacy, networking, and compliance support activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REVAA is a national 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association that serves as the leading advocate for the residential real estate valuation industry. The association provides membership services to Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) and valuation providers, including industry advocacy before federal and state regulators, networking forums for best-practice sharing, a background check program for appraisers/brokers/agents, and access to valuation resources and continuing education.

Product overview

REVAA is a national 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization that serves as the leading advocate for the residential real estate valuation industry. Rather than offering a unified software product, REVAA provides membership-based services including an innovative background check program that enables secure background verification for appraisers, brokers, and real estate agents. The organization also maintains a public resources portal that educates on valuation products such as appraisals, Automated Valuation Models (AVMs), Appraisal Risk Reviews, Broker Price Opinions, and Desk Reviews. REVAA facilitates connections between appraisers and member companies through its panel network of 20+ appraisal management company members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Background Check Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 state legislative and administrative actions monitored since 2010
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Sterling Talent SolutionscoreOthersSterling Talent Solutions provides background check services for REVAA member companies. Several REVAA members have joined forces in using Sterling for conducting background checks on appraisers, brokers, and real estate agents before they can be employed or empaneled. Some members also accept background checks from other approved vendors.
• ShieldHubminorOthersShieldHub is an approved background check vendor used by some REVAA member companies for conducting background checks on appraisers, brokers, and real estate agents.
• The Appraisal FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Appraisal Foundation is referenced as a key training and continuing education resource partner. REVAA member companies support appraiser development by directing members to The Appraisal Foundation for education. The organization sets USPAP standards and is a fundamental partner in the appraisal industry ecosystem.
• The Appraisal InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Appraisal Institute is referenced as a training and continuing education resource partner for appraisers. REVAA supports professional development by connecting members to The Appraisal Institute's educational programs and professional development opportunities.
• State Appraisal BoardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState Appraisal Boards are regulatory partners that oversee appraiser licensing and compliance. REVAA supports state appraiser oversight through mandatory reporting on appraiser violations of USPAP. Links to each state regulator are provided through REVAA resources.
• Fannie MaecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFannie Mae is a Government Sponsored Enterprise that establishes appraisal requirements. Following the 2009 financial crisis and HVCC development, Fannie Mae influenced current appraiser independence rules. REVAA members comply with GSE requirements for residential appraisals.
• Freddie MaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreddie Mac is a Government Sponsored Enterprise that establishes appraisal requirements. Working with Fannie Mae and support from the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Freddie Mac developed the Home Valuation Code of Conduct. REVAA members comply with GSE requirements for residential appraisals.
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)coreOthersThe CFPB is a federal regulatory body that governs mortgage lending and is referenced in relation to Dodd-Frank compliance. REVAA members comply with federal regulations per CFPB requirements for consumer protection in the mortgage process.
• Federal Housing Administration (FHA)minorOthersFHA establishes appraisal requirements for FHA-insured mortgages. REVAA members provide valuation services that comply with FHA requirements for residential property appraisals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS® (NAR): The dominant U.S. real estate trade association, operating a similar membership-based advocacy and education model across a broader residential real estate constituency that overlaps with REVAA's appraiser and broker ecosystem.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): Trade association representing residential construction and housing industry participants; comparable as a large, membership-funded advocacy organization engaging with federal regulators and policymakers on issues that intersect the residential real estate ecosystem.
• American Land Title Association (ALTA): National trade association for the land title insurance and settlement industry; comparable as a membership-driven advocacy body operating in the residential real estate transaction stack and engaging with the same federal regulators.
• Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International: Trade association for commercial real estate owners and managers; comparable in operating model (membership dues, advocacy, education, standards) and adjacent in subject matter to REVAA's residential focus.
• Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA): National trade association representing the real estate finance industry, including the lender side of residential mortgage origination that consumes REVAA's AMC members' appraisal output; pursues a comparable federal advocacy, education, and membership model.
• CCIM Institute: A membership-based association for commercial real estate and investment professionals; comparable as a credentialing, education, and advocacy organization within the real estate valuation and investment space, though weighted toward commercial rather than residential.

Direct peers

• The Appraisal Institute: The largest professional association of real estate appraisers in the U.S., serving a closely overlapping constituency (certified appraisers and valuation professionals) and a parallel mission of professional standards, advocacy, and education in real estate valuation.
• The Appraisal Foundation: The congressionally-authorized source of USPAP standards and the Appraiser Qualifications Board; operates as a standards-setting and advocacy body in the same residential and commercial valuation space REVAA serves, and is referenced as a core educational partner of REVAA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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