ISA member benefits
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Advance your career by earning your ISA credentials, signifying to your clients, business contacts, and the public that you are among the highest-trained personal property appraisers. |
Get help when you need it. Access a network of support with your appraisal industry peers through ISA's online forum, courses and events. |
Appear on the Find an ISA Member directory for client referrals, use the Job Board for new assignments and assistance, and take advantage of toolkit resources to market your business. |
Gain access to advanced training courses in appraising, only available to ISA members. |
Increase your value through membership and advancement
Professional advancement and requalification is important to provide the public with appraisers they can trust.
Member
Professional Designation: ISA
Signifies you have completed core ISA training in appraisal theory, methodology, ethics, and report-writing standards.
Apply for membershipAccredited Member
Professional Designation: ISA AM
Official designation of a qualified ISA appraiser with a declared specialty and significant, appraisal-related experience.
Certified Member
Professional Designation: ISA CAPP
The highest achievement and level of credentialing in the industry of personal property appraising, signifying advanced appraisal methodology, expertise and professional development.
- Other membership options:
- Student Affiliate
- Life Member
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Spotlight
Laurent Thierry Gache
ISA member since August 2015
Master Antique Restorer and ISA Member. Appraiser in fine art, antique furniture and decorative objects.
(310) 838-0458
View full profileWhy our members join and stay
Is it the training, the exposure on the ISA website, or the support of your fellow appraiser members? See why these personal property appraisers decided to become and stay members of ISA.
From the ISA Now Blog
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Ready, Set, Get Your CAPP!
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
One of the best ways you can advance your career is to get your certification in appraising personal property. ISA's credentialing program ends with the Certified Member credential, known as CAPP, the highest level of membership with ISA. Earning your CAPP credential involves professional training and shows that you are committed and competent in your area of expertise.
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ISA Introduces New Independent Study Course
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Do you ever feel like you need detailed feedback on an appraisal report? Wondering how to find and adjust parallel comparables when you can’t find any similar, recent comps? Do you have the same methodological problem popping up in your practice time and time again, but you’re not sure how to solve it? Apply for ISA's new Independent Study Course for individualized methodology training.
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Ask an Instructor: Appearance Allowance vs. Loss on Value
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors.
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Helpful Hint: Scope of Work
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Appraisers often ask how to write the Scope of Work in their appraisal report. ISA Director of Education Meredith Meuwly reviews USPAP requirements for this section of your report and the information you should be sure to include.