ISA member benefits
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.
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Professional Designation: ISA
Signifies you have completed core ISA training in appraisal theory, methodology, ethics, and report-writing standards.
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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.
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- Student Affiliate
- Life Member
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Heather K Powers
ISA member since April 2024
Heather Powers creative expertise & curiosity (for objects & makers!) guide her passion for conducting appraisals, organizing, & consulting. She provides a comprehensive range of services tailored to fit the needs of her estate & organizing clients.
(240) 778-2804
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From the ISA Now Blog
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Sculptures, Googly Eyes, In-Person Inspection and USPAP
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Brandon Zebold’s sculpture “Orb I” was installed in 2005 on the Roundabout Art Route in Bend, Oregon, and was recently subjected to what Stephen Colbert called “lighthearted vandalism.” But how does this impact you as the appraiser?
Steve Roach, JD, ISA CAPP provides valuable insight about this lighthearted vandalism!
City of Bend, Oregon, photograph.
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Office Hours with the Director of Education - January 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025
Welcome to the ISA "Post Office Hours" blog post! This post serves as a follow-up to our recent Office Hours session, where members submitted questions in advance. Inside, you'll find answers to these submitted questions.
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Introducing the new Director of Education
Wednesday, January 08, 2025
ISA Introduces our new Director of Education!
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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property
Friday, November 08, 2024
State and national elections, conflicts in the Middle East, and global unrest have constantly been on our minds and in our daily conversations. We are bombarded with things over which we have little to no control. Our homes provide us a sanctuary by surrounding ourselves with possessions that feed our souls, keep our memories alive, tell stories, or showcase our interests. People desperately seek more positivity - as reflected in their buying trends in 2024 and moving into 2025.