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  • Sculptures, Googly Eyes, In-Person Inspection and USPAP Sculptures, Googly Eyes, In-Person Inspection and USPAP Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Ask an Instructor, Fine Art

    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 Office Hours with the Director of Education - January 2025 Friday, January 17, 2025 in Ask an Instructor, Education

    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 Introducing the new Director of Education Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Education, Member Insights

    ISA Introduces our new Director of Education!

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  • 2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property 2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property Friday, November 8, 2024 in Ask an Instructor, Education, Business Tips

    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. 

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  • Announcing ISA’s 2025 Board of Directors Announcing ISA’s 2025 Board of Directors Monday, September 16, 2024 in News

    Voting for ISA's 2024-2025 Board of Directors has ended and we would like to congratulate our recently elected members.

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  • There's only one DC! There's only one DC! Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Conference

    Start planning an unforgettable experience in the nation's capital when ISA visits DC for Assets 2025. Check out the dozens of things to do, explore wondrous neighborhoods, cultural hotspots, museum marvels, plus a dining scene filled with Michelin-approved restaurants, rooftop bars and beer gardens.  Do it all in the only place you can.  Get ready for an exciting Assets 2025!

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  • Why Join a Local ISA Chapter? Why Join a Local ISA Chapter? Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in News, Member Insights

    There are many benefits for ISA members at all accreditation levels to join a local Chapter. The ISA is a vast community of international personal property appraisers and they created a Chapter Manual to help. Have you considered joining a Chapter to help further your appraisal practice? Here are some benefits to consider:

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  • Congratulating the 2024 ISA Award Winners Congratulating the 2024 ISA Award Winners Friday, May 31, 2024 in News

    The ISA  Annual Awards Program gives us the opportunity to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond to help strengthen the mission of ISA and the personal property appraising profession. ISA would like to give a huge thank you to the board, committee members, members, and staff for their hard work in keeping ISA running smoothly throughout the year. The effort and commitment to ISA have not gone unnoticed.

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  • Why you need a Credentialed appraiser! Why you need a Credentialed appraiser! Thursday, May 16, 2024 in News

    Hiring an ISA personal property appraiser provides many benefits. There are numerous reasons to seek a professional appraisal, including planning insurance coverage, charitable donations, probate of an estate, or simply determining the value of your tangible assets. 

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  • Why do you need to have extra insurance coverage for fine art & jewelry? Why do you need to have extra insurance coverage for fine art & jewelry? Friday, April 19, 2024 in News, Fine Art, Gems & Jewelry

    Spring is a time for renewal and rebirth. It’s also a good time to take inventory while you do your spring cleaning.  One question you should ask yourself is “am I properly insured if something catastrophic happens?”

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