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• Who Can and Should be Listed as an Intended User Under USPAP Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Ask an Instructor

  As an instructor, I often get questions about who can and should be listed as an “intended user” under the Uniform Standards for Appraisal Practice (USPAP).  And, I am also often asked what “rights” intended users have under USPAP.

  The short answer:  Generally, you want to list as few intended users as necessary to meet the client’s needs.  And, intended users do not have a right to obtain a copy of the report without client consent.

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• Introducing ISA Private Client Services' New Diminution of Value Webinar Series Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Education

  Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP, introduces the new Diminution of Value Webinar Series, presented by ISA Private Client Services. Filmed in four parts, it explores the various aspects of preparing for and completing Diminution of Value damage appraisals.

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• Updated IRS Publications are Now Available Monday, April 13, 2020 in Education Please be advised that Publication 526 on Charitable Contributions was updated in March 2020 by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service for use in preparing 2019 Tax Returns. For appraisers, it is largely the same information as included in the previous publication. View More
• Offering You Free Access to Our Webinar Library Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in News With many of us practicing social distancing and staying home due to COVID-19, we are offering you free access to ISA’s library of over 50 pre-recorded webinars now through April 30. We want to give back to you in this difficult time by making it easier to deepen your appraising knowledge and learn about new topics. View More
• 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
• Pre- and Post-Conference Courses at Assets 2020 Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Conference Along with the fabulous presentations and panels that Assets 2020 will present, ISA is also hosting an additional three courses for appraisers to take advantage of while in Denver. View More
• Updated Report Checklist and Core Course Manual Monday, February 3, 2020 in Education The Education team and I have updated the ISA Report Checklist and the Core Course Manual for 2020. This 2020 Checklist has a few updates to clarify what information is necessary for your reports to be written to the current ISA Appraisal Report Writing Standard. View More
• 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
• Apply to Be an Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts Intern Friday, January 10, 2020 in Education ISA is looking for an intern to assist with the upcoming Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts course in Alexandria, Virginia, June 22-28. CAPPs who are interested in teaching ISA courses are highly encouraged to apply for this opportunity. View More
• Meet Up in Denver for Assets 2020 Thursday, November 14, 2019 in Conference Help your skills soar and travel to Denver for Assets 2020 from April 24 to 27! The conference will be held in the Mile High City at The Brown Palace, Denver’s iconic, classic, and historic hotel in the heart of downtown. View More