Our History

Our History

The National Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Inc., (NSREA), was organized in the State of California in 1956 as an affiliate of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. The following have been identified as the original founders: Fred Curls (MO), William Harps (DC), George S. Harris (IL), T. H. Mayberry (MO), Ripley B. Mead, Jr. (IL), Henry Morrison, Jr. (MI), Hershell Phillips (MI), Selmer Prewitt (OH), James A. Riggs (MI), P. C. Robinson (MO), Robert “Buddy” Spivey (CA).


The organization was named The National Association of Real Estate Appraisers, Inc. and was amended in 1958 to The National Society of Real Estate Appraisers. 

Our Mission

Today, the mission of NSREA is to provide exceptional services for its members in the core areas of education, designation, training/mentoring, communication, recertification and business development. The purpose of NSREA is to formulate rules of ethics and professional conduct, and to enforce these rules for the benefit of its membership, and those desirous of joining the society.

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