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• 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. View More
• 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
• Expanding Your Comparables Resources: A Fresh Look at Sources Monday, November 14, 2016 in Education, Member Insights, Business Tips If you’re like me, you often get stuck in a rut with your tried-and-true comparable research sites. Lately, I’ve been expanding my resources, and I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few of my finds with you. View More
• Oriental Rugs: The Myths, the Market, and More Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Education, Member Insights, Business Tips

  Winston Churchill’s description of the former Soviet Union, “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma,” also serves as an apt way of depicting the world of Oriental rugs.

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• Take Advice and Make Opportunities Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Member Insights, Business Tips You may have seen the new motto spreading amongst ISA members—“ISA means business!”— particularly when fellow members are sharing the advice that they received when they were new appraisers looking to jumpstart their business. View More
• IRS Appraisal Challenges: What is the Most Common Market? Friday, March 4, 2016 in Member Insights, Business Tips

  The Core Course instructors recently received the following question...

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• About Restricted Appraisal Reports Friday, January 8, 2016 in Member Insights The content of a Restricted Appraisal Report must be consistent with the intended use of an appraisal and is allowed when there are no other intended users aside from the client, i.e. no third parties... View More