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• Submit Your Nominations for ISA Awards Thursday, December 7, 2017 in News Once a year, ISA’s members are asked to help identify those in the organization who have inspired them by an accomplishment or act of service. View More
• Assets 2018: Spotlight on Saturday's Program Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in Conference We want to learn about innovative technology, expand our knowledge in our selected fields and advance our professional appraisal skills and report writing, and we know that the best pricing happens when we register in advance! View More
• Filling in the Gaps with USPAP's Competency Rule Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in News After doing something for a while, it's easy to get into a comfort zone that can be hard to leave. It is even easy to forget that as appraisers we enjoy one of the most interesting professions around... View More
• Discover New Markets with FindArtExperts.com Monday, November 20, 2017 in Business Tips Created by a group of professional colleagues and collectors, FindArtExperts.com is a leading source of knowledge and information on the world of art and auctioneering, and currently lists more than 5,000 art and auction service professionals in more than 200 specialty categories. 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
• 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