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• 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
• The ISA Ambassador Program's First Anniversary Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in News As we approach the first anniversary of the Ambassador Program, I would like to thank all our ISA appraiser volunteers who have participated in making it a success. 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
• Signing Your Appraisal Report Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in Education, Member Insights I was recently asked about where you should sign your appraisal report. It may seem like a silly question, but it’s actually not. View More
• California, Here We Come! Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Conference California’s mild climate and bountiful landscape are as appealing as the full slate of exceptional educational opportunities being offered. With in-depth and hands-on presentations, Assets 2018 is designed to both enrich and strengthen our professional appraisal practices. View More
• Announcing Your 2017-2018 Board of Directors Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in News Voting for ISA's 2017-2018 Board of Directors has ended and we would like to congratulate our three recently elected members. View More
• Collecting Information for Appraisal Reports Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Member Insights When you are on-site collecting information for your appraisal report, make sure you take the time to take the right number of good quality photos. Luckily, digital photography has made it affordable to take enough photos... View More
• Ask an Instructor: Updated USPAP Standards and Webinars Tuesday, September 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
• The Importance of Continuous Learning for Appraisers Friday, September 15, 2017 in Member Insights Whether you’ve been an appraiser for 20 years or two years, acquiring new knowledge is important not only to your business but also to your own well-being. View More