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• Defining Fair Market Value Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Member Insights, Business Tips

  FMV is probably a little bit more complex than you remember. First, there can be multiple definitions of fair market value depending upon the intended use of the report, and perhaps the state or province that you live in. Second...

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• USPAP Advisory Opinion 21: Valuation Services and Appraisal Practice Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in Education, Member Insights Your education team and I wanted to share some examples on how USPAP Advisory Opinion 21 applies to your business as you perform appraisals and valuation services... 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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. View More
• 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. View More