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• The Appraiser, the Umpire, and USPAP Friday, May 25, 2018 in Education If you appraise personal property long enough, you will come across an assignment for a damage claim that will require you to choose a mediator, also known as an umpire. It took me 17 years of appraising to come across this situation... View More
• Ask an Instructor: Requal Exams and USPAP Required Disclosures Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Ask an Instructor ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. View More
• Looking at Buddha Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Education Identifying when a work is Buddhist, judging its quality, and assigning a value estimate can be difficult. This brief article is designed to help appraisers understand these challenges. View More
• 2018 ISA Award Winners Monday, March 26, 2018 in News

  This year at Assets, we recognized the following award recipients for their contributions to ISA...

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• Ask an Instructor: Comparables and the Report Writing Checklist Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Ask an Instructor ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. View More
• USPAP Advisory Opinion 21: Valuation Services and Appraisal Practice Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in Education, Member Insights Your education team and I wanted to share some examples on how USPAP Advisory Opinion 21 applies to your business as you perform appraisals and valuation services... View More
• Planning Your Appraisal Appointment Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Member Insights First things first, when that phone rings or that email pings with a potential client, I like to have a client data form/activity log handy. Because our lives are so hectic, I like to write down as much info as I can... View More
• Less is More: How Appraisers Can Assist You in Your Downsizing or Minimalism Journey Thursday, November 9, 2017 in Member Insights You are ready to downsize. A spring-cleaning is overdue. It’s finally time to go through that storage unit. You have decided to donate your prized collection. The family is about to move across the country. View More
• Protecting Your Collection and Your Wallet: What You Could Lose If You Suffer a Loss Without an Appraisal Friday, October 20, 2017 in Member Insights As an appraiser, I have worked on a lot of insurance claims, including losses due to fire, theft, transit damage, and flood. The number one mistake most insureds make is not being prepared in advance. View More
• Ask an Instructor: Office Hours and Appraising Experience Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Ask an Instructor ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. View More