Membership
Connect, Learn, and Grow with IPAV Membership
Membership Benefits
Professional Standing
Promote your professional standing within the industry by using IPAV’s corporate logo and being a part of the only Irish representative body catering solely for Auctioneers and Valuers.
Representation
Your professional interests are strongly represented through IPAV’s collaborative work with public representatives, stakeholders, decision makers and influencers.
International Profile
Enhance your international profile through IPAV’s affiliations with professional bodies across Europe, America & UK.
Communications
Receive industry news, reports and articles through IPAV emails, newsletters & magazines.
Accredited PSRA CPD
Attain your mandatory PSRA CPD through IPAV’s online bundle options or join one of many Live IPAV PSRA CPD webinars throughout the year.
Valuer Status*
Opportunity to up-skill to the much sought after Status of REV and TRV to conduct ‘Blue Book’ Valuations. (*criteria applies)
Education
Information and CPD webinars and in-person events detailing latest industry trends, regulations and best practices held throughout the year. Access to IPAV’s Level 6 programme and Fine & Decorative Art courses.
Networking
Meet with IPAV members at in-person and online business & social events, providing opportunities to connect with likeminded business associates.
Young Professionals Network
Young Professionals are the future of the real estate business. IPAV’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) provides a valuable connection with industry peers through a series of business and social events.
Membership FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about membership criteria, fees and member services.
Become a member of IPAV, a modern, progressive and innovative Institute representing over 1,500 Auctioneers and Valuers. IPAV membership will assure you that your professional interests are well represented by a body that knows and cares about your profession. IPAV membership affords opportunities to meet, network and connect with professionals and to gain from shared professional knowledge and experiences.
It is the only Irish representative body catering solely for the professional and educational requirements of Auctioneers and Valuers.
IPAV membership will enhance your professional standing, whether in your own community, in business circles or with financial institutions and other relevant bodies. Advice is always on hand from IPAV’s CEO, executive staff and Council Members, who are working for members throughout Ireland.
The positive benefits of membership far outweigh the negatives of not joining.
At IPAV, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in the auctioneering and valuation industry. IPAV actively promotes industry excellence and compliance through raising awareness, standards and professional advancement.
As a member, you can enjoy discounted rates on educational courses, invitations to industry events and receive industry news, reports and articles through IPAV’s monthly newsletter, quarterly magazine and regular emails.
Exclusive group schemes, partnerships and affinity deals are available to IPAV members through IPAV’s association with many leading companies.
A member’s favourite, IPAV’s annual hardback yearbook & diary* is available free of charge to IPAV members. (*must be pre-ordered)
IPAV is an Awarding Member Association of The Group of European Valuers’ Associations (TEGOVA), the pan European Association of professional bodies working for standards, ethics and quality in the real estate valuation market and representing the interests of qualified valuers from professional bodies throughout European Countries.
IPAV is the only professional Institute in Ireland which has awarding rights to administer the REV and TRV status, as governed by TEGOVA.
IPAV REV & TRV members have adopted the European Valuation Standards of the “Blue Book”, the standard now recognised by the Irish and European Central Banks for which they hold default status if any valuation conflict arises.
TRV status is the mark of excellence in residential valuation, demonstrating to international and local clients that the residential valuer is qualified to a consistent high European standard of practice.
IPAV is the only professional Institute in Ireland which has awarding rights to administer the REV status, as governed by TEGOVA. IPAV provides a complete TEGOVA CPD programme throughout the year for TRV Members.
Through IPAV’s membership of the European Association of Real Estate Professions (CEPI), IPAV members are automatically granted membership of CEPI, which represents over estate agents throughout Europe. IPAV members are entitled to use the designatory letters MMCEPI.
IPAV’s online social presence helps to publicise and promote articles specific to our industry and relate relevant information and news, while making IPAV more visible to its members and the public.
Non-refundable application fee of €100.00 is payable via IPAV’s online application.
Fee Waived:
Graduates of IPAV’s Higher Certificate in Business in Real Estate, Valuation, Sale & Management Level 6 (120 ECTS) are not required to pay the Non-Refundable application fee. To avail of this offer, graduates must apply for membership within 2 years of gaining their qualification.
Graduates who hold an academic property related qualification, Level 6 or higher in the National Framework of Qualifications can avail of this offer within 2 years of attaining their qualification. Applicants should contact IPAV to confirm if their qualification meets the criteria.
Dual Applicants are not required to the pay the Non-Refundable application fee.
IPAV membership carries a professional quality assurance that is recognised throughout the property industry, associated professionals, and the public. Members are awarded the designatory letters MIPAV, and, with relevant valuation experience, can be awarded the designation Certified Valuer, MIPAV (CV).
IPAV is an influential body at legislative level working collaboratively with all public representatives, decision makers and decision influencers to inform policy and bring market insight from every corner of the country.
IPAV established an informal cross-party Oireachtas Committee on Property Market Reform, working with all stakeholders, so that industry expertise can be leveraged to help relieve some of the blockages in the system.
IPAV also engage with regulators and others for the betterment of the profession and industry.
Members’ contributions are essential to this entire process, be it submissions to Government, contributions to Oireachtas Committees or other forums.
REV status is the mark of excellence in real estate valuation, demonstrating to international and local clients that the valuer is qualified to a consistent high European standard of practice.
IPAV is the only professional Institute in Ireland which has awarding rights to administer the REV status, as governed by TEGOVA. IPAV provides a complete TEGOVA CPD programme throughout the year for REV Members.
Attending IPAV’s in-person business events, courses, CPD and webinars provides an ideal opportunity to interface with members, to develop skills & knowledge and keeping up to date with industry trends, changes, regulation and compliance.
Throughout the year, IPAV and YPN host several social events providing a relaxed setting to network with colleagues.
IPAV operates an extensive system of professional education and development for existing members and for those wishing to enter the profession. In-person and online information & CPD events are held throughout year, and access to Level 6 courses and Fine & Decorative courses are available to IPAV members at a discounted rate.
A full list of courses are available here.
IPAV’s partnership with NAR, America’s largest trade association, is the hallmark of our mutual commitment to strengthening professional development, standards and trade amongst our members.
Principal: €400.00
Affiliate: €150.00
Overseas: €150.00
*Terms and conditions apply under IPAV membership.
Details available from info@ipav.ie
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Become a member of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV), a modern, progressive and innovative Institute representing over 1,500 Auctioneers and Valuers throughout Ireland.
Young Professionals Network (YPN)
As an IPAV member through YPN, connect with industry peers and tap into valuable resources that will help you succeed in your real estate career. Network and learn from one another by attending events, participating in online communication, and seeking out mentoring opportunities.
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) was set up 2016 to support the younger generation of Estate Agents and Valuers build a stronger link with IPAV and the real estate industry in general.
The Young Professionals Network events are a fun way for members to meet other real estate professionals from around the country, to build their network of peers.
National annual networking events include:
- Rostrum Auctioneer Competition
- Annual Golf Classic
- Summer BBQ
To engage and connect with industry peers and tap into valuable resources that will help you succeed in your real estate career. Network and learn from one another by attending events, participating in online communication, and seeking out mentoring opportunities.
Members stay in the loop on current issues facing the real estate industry. Join our online seminars that address strategies for success in the property market.
Young Professionals have unique challenges in real estate and they also face challenges shared by all in the industry. By belonging to a network of peers who face similar issues, they can bounce ideas off one another and provide support to each other.
Our association’s industry interests are well represented among all age groups and experience levels.
Tap into new ideas and fresh perspectives. The property industry continues to evolve and younger cohorts can offer unique perspectives to meet the changing demand in the business.
The Young Professionals Network continues to grow from strength to strength and the upcoming events and programmes are open to all IPAV members to attend.
Being a member of IPAV has been a game-changer for my career. The support and resources provided have helped me excel in my profession.
Contact IPAV
Email
info@ipav.ie
Phone
+353 1 6785685
Office
129 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, D02 HC84
Contact IPAV
Explore our offices and chapters across the four provinces to find your local contacts.
Email
hello@ipav.ie
Phone
+353 1 123 4567
Office
123 Sample St, Dublin, Ireland