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• What Kind of Shape is Your Report In? Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Member Insights, Business Tips As an instructor of the Core Course, Requalification and Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts, I have noticed many common errors made in reports in each of these classes. I've compiled them into a list below to assist you in making sure your reports are up to date and up to ISA standards. View More
• How Do I Market My Appraising Business? Monday, June 26, 2017 in Business Tips With changes like the explosive popularity of social media and the addition of new millennial collectors to the market, growing your appraising business looks a lot different than it did even five or ten years ago. View More
• See What's Hot in Design in Dallas This July! Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Conference Come to Dallas for the three-day Modernism: Design, Furniture and Decorative Arts course, July 26-28! Classroom time includes lectures, discussions, films, PowerPoint presentations, resource guides, and the opportunity to connect View More
• Ask an Instructor: June Office Hours Follow-Up Wednesday, June 14, 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
• Why Take a Course on Japanese Prints? Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in Education After taking my course, students will be well-equipped to offer their professional opinion on Japanese prints. View More
• Ask an Instructor: Multiple Assignments Monday, May 22, 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
• What Is USPAP and Why Is It Important to Hire a USPAP-Compliant Appraiser? Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Education

  If you need a precious item of yours appraised – perhaps a painting, your grandmother’s ring, or an antique piece of furniture – you want to make sure you hire the best person for the job.

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• The Top 7 Reasons to Take a Course on Chinese Decorative Arts Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Education This summer, I have the pleasure of teaching a course for ISA on Chinese decorative arts from the ancient to the contemporary... View More
• Assets 2017 in Review Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Conference With another successful installment of Assets behind us, we'd first like to extend our gratitude to those who made the conference possible, including the Board, the Annual Conference Committee, and all the speakers, attendees and sponsors. View More
• The Third Track: Generalist Sessions at Assets Monday, March 27, 2017 in Conference You may have heard some buzz around the term “The Third Track,” referring to our generalist break-out groups on Sunday, perfectly suited for those who specialize in appraising estates. View More