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How Do I Make the Most Out of Networking Events? Thursday, September 7, 2017 in Business Tips

Are you trying to grow your appraisal business but unsure how to market yourself? My advice is to attend networking events to start spreading the word about yourself and what you do.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Becoming an Appraiser (But Were Afraid to Ask) Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Member Insights, Business Tips

Are you thinking about becoming a personal property appraiser? That was me a few months ago – I’m relocating to the East Coast and wanted to begin a career I could take with me. I would like to share my recent entrée into this new chapter of my life with ISA.

In Praise of ISA's Job Board Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in Business Tips

I knew that the ISA Job Board was a great idea, but didn’t realize I would be able to utilize it so quickly.

Appraisers Qualification Board Update Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in News

Read on for more details on how the updated criteria established by the Appraisal Foundation's Appraisals Qualification Board (AQB) will affect the requirements for different levels of ISA membership.

Design Patent in a Nutshell Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Member Insights, Business Tips

When working with 20th-century design items, it's important to know how design patents and trademarks work and to use the correct terminology when describing these items.

The Case for ISA: Four Members' Stories Friday, July 28, 2017 in News, Member Insights

We asked new and long-time members to report what they value most about our society, why they joined ISA, and why they recommend ISA training and membership to colleagues.

Ask an Instructor: Who Can Use Restricted Appraisal Reports? Wednesday, July 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.

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.

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.

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

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