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Art Authentication Can be a Tricky Business! Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in News, Ask an Instructor, Education, Business Tips

Art authentication can be tricky business. The International Society of Appraisers Core Course in Appraisal Studies teaches, “Authentication is a matter of informed and reasoned opinion, explaining, “Authentication is rarely definitive or absolute…. It is subject to revision as additional information becomes available…. It is subject to disagreement among experts.”

Housework: Making Onsite Inspections Easier Monday, June 26, 2023 in Business Tips

Though some of our members have a very narrow specialty most of us are called to catalog an estate at some point. A common question many new appraisers have is how to handle an inventory that is inclusive of all the property in a home.

4 Tips for New Appraisers Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Business Tips

Taking the Core Course in Appraisal Studies can be overwhelming to new appraisers. It is like learning an entirely new language or learning the correct language for concepts absorbed through prior business practices. A significant amount of information is presented in a short amount of time, and sometimes it is difficult to take in all the nuances and apply them to your appraisal practice...

Starting or Moving Your Appraisal Business Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Business Tips

For those of you who have “been around the block” and have no plans of moving, you may pick up some tips for tightening up your business practices or obtaining more work. For new appraisers, this article will hopefully get you off to a great start on your new adventure. This article will focus on selecting a name, registering your business, insurance, marketing tips, and business resources ISA provides its members.

Tips for Canadian and Foreign Appraisers Completing IRS Charitable Donation Appraisals Thursday, December 9, 2021 in Business Tips

In the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated their rules for charitable donation appraisals for 2019. IRS charitable donation appraisals must have a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Chances are if you are a Canadian or foreign appraiser, you don't have one. Here is everything you need to know about TINs and how to make a "qualified appraisal."

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... View More

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. View More

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... View More

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. View More

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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