About IPREA

Advancing credible valuation practice in the Philippines

The Institute of Philippine Real Estate Appraisers (IPREA) is a professional organization established in 1961, serving the valuation community in the Philippines. IPREA promotes credible, consistent, and ethical appraisal practice and supports alignment with international best practice as a Valuation Professional Organization (VPO) member of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).

What We Do

What We Do Standardsled practice, professional capability, and institutional trust

IPREA supports valuation professionals and stakeholders by advancing standardsinformed practice, strengthening professional competence, and convening the community around quality, consistency, and public trust.

Standards & Ethics

We promote integrity, objectivity, and consistency in valuation work—supporting outcomes that stakeholders can rely on for decisions, reporting, and risk management.

Professional Development

We deliver continuing education, conferences, and structured programs that strengthen competence and promote consistent professional practice.

Community & Collaboration

We convene professionals, institutions, and partners to share practice insights, respond to evolving market needs, and encourage peer accountability.

International Alignment

We connect the Philippine valuation profession to internationally recognized standards and professional pathways, supporting comparability and credibility across markets.

How We Do It

IPREA

Advance the Philippine valuation profession through education, ethical practice, and
international standards, serving the public interest and national development.

Mission

To advance the Philippine valuation profession through standardsinformed education, ethical practice, and professional community—supporting the public interest and national development.

Vision

To advance the Philippine valuation profession through standardsinformed education, ethical practice, and professional community—supporting the public interest and national development.

Values

  • Integrity — ethical conduct and public trust
  • Competence — continuous learning and professional rigor
  • Objectivity — independence of judgment and evidencebased conclusions
  • Consistency — standardsled practice and quality outcomes
  • Accountability — responsibility to stakeholders and the profession
  • Collaboration — shared learning and constructive engagement

International alignment and professional recognition

IPREA’s work is informed by international valuation standards and professional benchmarks. These linkages support comparability, confidence, and consistency in valuation practice across jurisdictions.

IVSC Membership (VPO)

IPREA is listed as a Valuation Professional Organization (VPO) member of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), reflecting commitment to international best practice in valuation.

RICS Recognition Pathway

IPREA qualification/designation is referenced in RICS recognition/direct entry documentation, supporting an internationally benchmarked pathway for eligible professionals.

IVSAligned Standards Ecosystem

RICS valuation standards (the “Red Book”) incorporate the International Valuation Standards (IVS), reinforcing a common global language for valuation and supporting comparability across markets.

History & Milestones

A history of professional development in valuation

Since 1961, IPREA has served as a convening body for valuation professionals—supporting capability-building, community standards, and institutional trust in valuation outcomes.

1961 — IPREA established.
International alignment — Listed as an IVSC member organization (VPO).
Professional recognition — Referenced in RICS recognition/direct entry documentation.
Institutional engagement — Leadership and professional activities convene stakeholders around governance, competence, and ethics.

Leadership & Governance

Governance designed for credibility and continuity

IPREA is governed by a Board of Trustees and supported by Executive Officers and committees responsible for professional practice, education, fellowship, and member services. The organization’s governance framework supports transparency, professional accountability, and sustained capability-building for the valuation community.

Supporting decisionmakers across the valuation ecosystem

Valuation underpins capital allocation, lending, reporting, taxation, and dispute resolution. IPREA supports a professional environment where valuation outputs are credible and consistent for institutions and the public.

Engage with IPREA

Whether you are a valuation professional, an institutional stakeholder, or a strategic partner, IPREA welcomes collaboration that strengthens professional practice and trust in valuation outcomes.