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Assets 2025: Interview with Tom Kline Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Education, Conference, Business Tips

Assets 2025 Speaker Interview: Thomas R. Kline in Conversation with Ashley Crawford (ISA AM)

We are very excited for the celebrated art lawyer Thomas R. Kline to join us at this year’s ISA Assets Conference to present his lecture Appraiser Self-Protection: Avoiding Title and Ownership Claims! In preparation for this general session presentation, Asian art specialist Ashley Crawford (ISA AM) met with Tom to learn more about his important work, the Washington DC art market, and what appraisers need to know about art law.

2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property Friday, November 8, 2024 in Ask an Instructor, Education, Business Tips, For Appraisers

State and national elections, conflicts in the Middle East, and global unrest have constantly been on our minds and in our daily conversations. We are bombarded with things over which we have little to no control. Our homes provide us a sanctuary by surrounding ourselves with possessions that feed our souls, keep our memories alive, tell stories, or showcase our interests. People desperately seek more positivity - as reflected in their buying trends in 2024 and moving into 2025.

Nectar of the Gods: Unveiling the Top 5 Most Expensively Appraised Wines Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in News, Education, For Consumers, For Appraisers

The world of fine wines is a realm where craftsmanship, terroir, and history converge to create liquid masterpieces. Wine, often referred to as the nectar of the gods, has long been revered for its complexity, flavor profiles, and the unique stories encapsulated in each bottle. Some wines, however, transcend the ordinary, commanding astronomical prices at auctions and appraisals. In this blog, we explore the world of luxury wines, unveiling the top 5 most expensively appraised wines that have become symbols of prestige and exclusivity in the world of oenophiles.

Hog Wild Appraisal Problems Saturday, March 2, 2024 in News, Ask an Instructor, Education, For Consumers

Yesterday I received the following voicemail message:
“Potential Client calling from Nashville Suburb. I have a hundred-thousand-dollar hog I need appraised for insurance purposes. That’s what I paid for it so I would expect that it would appraise for that. I have all of the paperwork to show what I paid for it. What would you charge to come out and appraise the hog? Give me a call on the fee for that.

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

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.”

The Post-Pandemic New "Work" Order & Design Trends Tuesday, August 29, 2023 in Ask an Instructor, Education, Member Insights

The media speculated that after the long COVID lock-down, consumers’ day-to-day life would return to the fast paced, activity-filled, dining-out-often existence, including returning to the office for work, that was typical of pre-pandemic life. Quite the opposite, the reality has been that people are continuing to use their homes as their primary workplace, the preferred place to entertain, and a sanctuary to relax and exercise a more financially conservative lifestyle.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Ready, Set, Get Your CAPP! Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Education One of the best ways you can advance your career is to get your certification in appraising personal property. ISA's credentialing program ends with the Certified Member credential, known as CAPP, the highest level of membership with ISA. Earning your CAPP credential involves professional training and shows that you are committed and competent in your area of expertise. View More

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