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A Really Scary Halloween Story Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Member Insights, Business Tips

One of the scariest creatures that I have ever met is the dreaded TEMPLATE MONSTER!! She sneaks into appraisers' templates, making little changes or gnawing at key words necessary for one appraisal and not another, ultimately making items from the ISA checklist disappear...

What Appraisers Can Learn From the Expanding Global Art Market Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Business Tips

Appraisers in America may be surprised to learn that reaching global markets is not as daunting as it initially seems. Like any endeavor, there are steps to take and pitfalls to avoid.

Determining Value Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in Member Insights, Business Tips

An essential aspect of our valuation services and specifically in our appraisal practice is determining value. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) provides guidance in the form of a definition of value...

Tips for Writing a Great Appraisal Report Monday, July 23, 2018 in Member Insights, Business Tips

Members of ISA can give a wide range of answers when asked why they joined the organization. Popular answers are for networking, continued education, and taking advantage of name recognition. The less exciting but basic truth is that most of us joined ISA to learn how to write an appraisal report.

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...

Protect Your Business with Higginbotham Insurance Monday, April 9, 2018 in Business Tips

It was such a pleasure to attend Assets 2018 in Pasadena this past month! I am very pleased to announce that we have officially launched the insurance program for the International Society of Appraisers.

How to Evaluate a Basic Coin Collection Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Member Insights, Business Tips

Many appraisers dread encountering a client’s coin collection, where there might be thousands of individual items. Appraisers are worried they’ll miss something...

New Year is Time for New ISA Report Checklist Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in Business Tips

With the new year, it is new USPAP time. Everyone should now be writing to the USPAP 2018-2019 Edition, even if you have not taken the class...

Discover New Markets with FindArtExperts.com Monday, November 20, 2017 in Business Tips

Created by a group of professional colleagues and collectors, FindArtExperts.com is a leading source of knowledge and information on the world of art and auctioneering, and currently lists more than 5,000 art and auction service professionals in more than 200 specialty categories.

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.

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