Collecting the Presidents: Especially Lincoln

Question: I’m taking the Core Course in Appraisal Studies, and Lesson 21 discusses the IRS Preferred Appraisal Format for Works of Art Valued over $50,000. What does the IRS mean by "appraised value support"? Does this format only apply to Fine Art?

As a generalist appraiser preparing appraisals for estate functions or dissolution of marriage, you will eventually encounter a client asking you to include an automobile in your report. Should you oblige? Are you qualified to appraise a car, pick-up truck, or even a motorcycle?

Voting for ISA's 2021-2022 Board of Directors has ended and we would like to congratulate our recently elected members.

Last year or so, when life was normal or considered normal, I would never think of meeting a client, fellow appraisers, attending a conference, or taking a class online only. But life as we knew it has forever changed. Amazingly so, to my surprise, I have begun to embrace this way of doing everyday business.