The Mission of the SVAI shall be to regulate acceptable professional appraisal standards and have all members adhere to a code of conduct for Appraisers involved in and writing evaluations on Specialty Vehicles. The SVAI shall accomplish this mission through:
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• Communication
Maintain an open dialogue between Member Appraisers, Insurers, Collectors and Hobbyists to better our Institute.
• Research
Conduct research and obtain information relative to appraisal matters.
• Education
Offer and have members participate in educational programs to improve the knowledge and education. In addition, the SVAI will continually strive toward raising the level of competence and professionalism of all appraisers.
• Co-operation
The SVAI may also develop and encourage co-operation
with all other organizations whose objective is similar
in nature to our own.
The Code of Ethics referenced herein were put into place to instill confidence from the general public, insurance industry and appraiser clients that the individual appraising a vehicle follows a moral and ethical code when conducting business.