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  • ISA's Commitment to Inclusivity ISA's Commitment to Inclusivity Thursday, June 11, 2020 in News

    Last week was a tragic, shocking, and deeply painful week for humanity. It was a wake-up call from an untenable reality of racism, hatred, and mistreatment toward black individuals that has largely gone unanswered throughout history.

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  • Ask an Instructor: Effective Dates in Light of COVID-19 Ask an Instructor: Effective Dates in Light of COVID-19 Monday, April 13, 2020 in Ask an Instructor ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA’s instructors. One of ISA’s instructors will share answers on the ISA Blog. View More
  • Tips for Appraisal Reports During COVID-19 Tips for Appraisal Reports During COVID-19 Thursday, April 2, 2020 in Education

    Because social distancing and stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic are making it difficult for appraisers to complete reports as normal, we have provided the below information to include in your report to acknowledge the situation.

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  • The Uncertain Chinese Art Market The Uncertain Chinese Art Market Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Education An essential part of every appraisal report is the inclusion of current art market information explaining the factors, both local and global, which can affect an appraiser's valuations. Today, uncertainty surrounds the Chinese art market because Mainland Chinese buyers who are its driving force have been affected by two major challenges: the political unrest and protests in Hong Kong and the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). View More
  • Ask an Appraiser: Qualified Appraiser Statement and the Appraiser Declaration Ask an Appraiser: Qualified Appraiser Statement and the Appraiser Declaration Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Ask an Instructor ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. One of ISA's instructors will share answers on the ISA Blog. View More
  • Perfection is Impossible: Understanding Competence Under USPAP Perfection is Impossible: Understanding Competence Under USPAP Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Education When I teach ISA members on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) in the 15 Hour and 7 Hour courses, I like to stress a key point of the Competency Rule: Perfection is impossible to attain, and competence does not require perfection. View More
  • Ask an Instructor: IRS Form 8283 Ask an Instructor: IRS Form 8283 Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Ask an Instructor ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. One of ISA's instructors will share answers on the ISA Blog. View More
  • Why ISA is on Instagram and Why You Should Be Too! Why ISA is on Instagram and Why You Should Be Too! Monday, February 17, 2020 in Education ISA joined the Instagram community in November 2019 and we are off to a great start! Through the account, we have been able to promote our brand, bring our members together and highlight continuing education opportunities and events. View More
  • Ask an Instructor: USPAP Standards Ask an Instructor: USPAP Standards Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Ask an Instructor ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. One of ISA's instructors will share answers on the ISA Blog. View More
  • 2020 ISA Award Nominations 2020 ISA Award Nominations Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Conference

    Once a year, ISA members are given the opportunity to recognize individuals who go above and beyond to help make our organization exceptional with the ISA Awards Program. We ask you to take a few minutes of your day to consider who you feel put in the constant commitment to inspire, support and propel our society of appraisers to greater heights. You can also promote your chapter by nominating it for Chapter of the Year.

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