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.
- Other membership options:
- Student Affiliate
- Life Member
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Christopher T Green
ISA member since January 2023
Christopher Green, Ph.D., is a New York-area writer, art historian, and fine art specialist whose research, teaching, and curating focus on modern and contemporary art and Native North American art and material culture.
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From the ISA Now Blog
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Part II: Understanding and Determining Fair Market Value in Canadian Appraisals
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Part II: Understanding and Determining Fair Market Value in Canadian Appraisals -- Adapting valuation principles to meet CRA guidelines and Canadian legal definitions
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11 Different Ways to Achieve 700 USPAP-Compliant Appraisal Hours
Monday, May 19, 2025
11 Different Ways to Achieve 700 USPAP-Compliant Appraisal Hours
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Determining Fair Market Value Part I
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Part I: Understanding and Determining Fair Market Value for Non-Cash Charitable Contributions in the United States -- How appraisers can determine FMV using IRS guidance and market data
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Introducing ISA’s Updated Antiques, Furnishings & Decorative Arts Course Manual
Thursday, May 01, 2025
Look for the latest 2025 edition of the Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts manual to be released late this summer!